When will the raspberry pi zero be in stock again?

Question

I have been looking to get one for quite some time now. It is still completely sold out. An ETA would be nice.

shabaz · Answer

The product features mix is just not there for the 'zero.. it has a great perceived low price, but if it doesn't meet customer needs in terms of actual product functionality then it is a failure. Today it meets some hobbyist needs, but does nothing for education in schools due to technical issues like lack of usable interfaces without additional hardware and soldering, nor for business use due to low supply levels and sourcing difficulties from their conventional suppliers. It is rapidly becoming a case-study of how a product can eventually fail in my opinion! I think RPF are wise enough to now see that though, they should use it for publicity but concentrate on their core products. (Just an opinion.. as always best taken with a pinch of salt : ).

Problemchild · Answer

I admit I will find the zero as is usefull for a range of tasks Shabaz. Anything not using a network will be fine. For example I've boughtg a few for balloon launches where the weight and power reduction is relevant also certain tasks that you may put an Arduino in you can use an RPI and get code execution speeds and sizes many 100's of timesbigger . Any thing using the network is a bit poor unless you fancy gluing a WIFI to it. If fulfills a hacker tinkerer need as seen by the number of some times forced hacks you see on Hackaday for example. As an educational tool I don't think it's suitable which is afterall it's proposed primary function.

fvan · Answer

The Pi Hut will be making some stock available this evening. Stock was also available this morning. Shall I get one for you ?

michaelkellett · Answer

I looked on the RPi website and they show RS and E14 as distributors for the B+ and others but NOT for the zero (where they list 4 hobby suppliers)

It just confirms my long held belief that the RPi Org is not a credible source for a key component for any commercial activity.

MK

fvan · Answer

Set up stock notifications for various webshops and follow them on social media. Usually the replenished stock is announced, allowing you to order immediately. But as shabaz mentions, you could use any Pi model for your project. Or at least use a regular pi for the prototype until you get a Zero in your hands.

gadget.iom · Answer

Keep an eye out on PiHut! They are going to be stocking at 6PM (UK Time) today. Raspberry Pi Zero – The Pi Hut

Problemchild · Answer

How come when we see this question the answer is always that some other company had x but had already sold them y days ago or they occasionally have 1 or 2 hanging around 1 per order if you are lucky. I would like to know when E14/Farnell/CPC will have them in if at all ...it's been over 2 months since they have had any for other than back orders.

Personally I would rather pay say £10 for a zero using the modern SOC and 1GB or something like it. After all you can now get 64 bit Pine boards and Odroid C0s which are just a bit more and have some real compute grunt and sweet peripherals!!

clem57 · Answer

There are Pi Zero's in stock at Micro center around New York area at several locations.