Pi Zero Cluster

Add http://www.realtek.com/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=4&PNid=19&PFid=17&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=335 and you could have a private switched network!

But 1 network cable doesn't have the wow factor : )

Also definitely some moral there about sourcing parts.. : )

Demand is very high for the Zero. Please do not make the biggest mistake you can make in business, by doing a knee jerk ramp up of production. If the capacity can't cover the need, either ask people to wait, or raise the price. Performing emergency production increases is the quickest way to kill any profit margin you had. Especially if it means starting a new line or switching over a line from another product.

Jack

Like this kit at 45 dollars

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-Budget-Pack-Accessories-and-Pi-Zero-2015-Adafruit-In-Hand-/201500429922?rmvSB=true

or just the Pi zero at 30 plus dollars

http://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=raspberry+pi+zero&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=&rmvSB=true

Ugh

Clem

Since I really don't need one, I didn't mind cancelling my order. I would have just played with it to get exposure to it. Right after I hit the buy button though, I was a little bit bothered that I was spending $46 before shipping on two boards that were advertised at $5 each. I didn't need the bits that came with it. So it didn't bother me too much to cancel. One day they'll show up for the advertised price and I might get one then.

Mike

Cool Components were getting flak yesterday for pricing their Zero at £36

At these prices I may go order the kickstarter Pine 64 at $15 plus shipping! http://www.techvirals.com/2015/12/12/pine-a64-vs-raspberry-pi-vs-arduino-uno-which-diy-microcomputer-should-you-get/

What do you think?

Clem

Like this https://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/raspberry-pi-zero.html? A lot of price gouging. I got mine in MagPi for $15 plus tax. Sweet!

Clem

That's good, Clem. Unfortunately the closest B & N is like 75 miles away from me, so I wasn't able to get one. I don't know that I'm missing a whole lot though.

Mike

Maybe I should try selling my Zeros for £30 or something

No, seriously, setting up notifications from webshops like Pimoroni, PiHut, PiSupply, it's really not that hard to get some (in the EU).

Maybe I should try selling my Zeros for £30 or something

 

 

No, seriously, setting up notifications from webshops like Pimoroni, PiHut, PiSupply, it's really not that hard to get some (in the EU).

You'd probably get it on ebay.

I'm not too worried about it. I'd play with it for a day, then it would sit on my desk

Eventually they'll show up

Mike

Oh dear, I believe I might have been a little misunderstood.  The shortage of Pi Zeros creates a secondary market (Ebay $35). The problem was the initial price point, combined with unexpected demand level. The result is a shortage.  If the price changes from the initial price (unless it is down), people will complain. Marketers call this an early adopter discount.  Recovery from the shortage is where it can go bad.  Don't put corrections in place that cause the cost of production to force sales at a loss.  Example is to add an additional production facility, and incur a large expense, in order to supply the device at the lower cost.  This can cause the break even number to exceed production capacity, which will force an overall loss.  Everybody gets a great device at a great price, but the company goes out of business.

Jack. (a few too many econ classes I'm afraid)

Oh dear, I believe I might have been a little misunderstood.  The shortage of Pi Zeros creates a secondary market (Ebay $35). The problem was the initial price point, combined with unexpected demand level. The result is a shortage.  If the price changes from the initial price (unless it is down), people will complain. Marketers call this an early adopter discount.  Recovery from the shortage is where it can go bad.  Don't put corrections in place that cause the cost of production to force sales at a loss.  Example is to add an additional production facility, and incur a large expense, in order to supply the device at the lower cost.  This can cause the break even number to exceed production capacity, which will force an overall loss.  Everybody gets a great device at a great price, but the company goes out of business.

Jack. (a few too many econ classes I'm afraid)

Oh... by the way. I think the A+ sells for around $20 USD, and runs nearly the same as the Zero (a little less memory), and I think there are lots of them available too.

Way to go, Jack. One day as member of the month and you start causing problems.

I got what you were saying, and completely agree. I'm just saying if I want a pi zero, I will wait until the market stabilizes, as I don't need one, and my only purpose in buying one would be

to gain experience with it.

I don't remember if it was in this thread or another where people are complaining about the only way to get a $5 board is to buy it in a bundle with $18 (or more) of unnecessary accessories.

That kind of defeats the purpose of making a cheap device.

I expect that eventually supply will catch up with demand and it will be able to be purchased at the expected price.

I remember when the ras pi was first introduced, they had the same issue, now you can get one at near the original target price any day of the week.

Mike

This is exactly what I need in my life. People to say "thank you, please take your seat" to me from time to time. The goals of the Pi community are very noble, and I applaud them for their successes. This is precisely why I don't wish it to kill itself unnecessarily. Growing pains are part of all success stories, and it's best not to examine dimensions except in hindsight.

Jack.