Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Contributors:
M-Short, El Duderino
Resources and Going Further
At this point your Pi Zero 2 W should be acting similar to any other computer. From here, you can teach yourself the finer points of Linux, learn Python, program the GPIO pins, setup a Minecraft™ server, build a network storage system, game console, or media center, or just surf the web.
For more information about the Pi Zero 2 W or Raspberry Pi in general, check out these resources:
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Product Brief
- Raspberry Pi Software
- Raspberry Pi Resource Page
- Raspberry Pi Foundation
- Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
- Raspberry Pi Documentation
- Raspberry Pi Projects
- Pi Foundation Forums
Looking to make the Raspberry Pi Zero W a dongle? Check out the Pi Zero USB Stem:
Need some inspiration? Check out these tutorials and projects.
Qwiic Distance Sensor (VL53L1X, VL53L4CD) Hookup Guide
The Qwiic Distance Sensor - VL53L1X is a time of flight sensor that is capable of several modes, as well as having a range of 4M. It's cousin VL53L4CD is also a time of flight sensor with similar characteristics but it has a range of about 1.3M. Let's hook it up and find out just how far away that thing over there is.
SparkFun Auto pHAT Hookup Guide
The pHAT to get your projects moving. This guide will help you get started using the Auto pHAT.
Nintendo Switch Macro Recording on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how to record and playback controller 'macros' for your Nintendo Switch using a Raspberry Pi, SparkFun Top pHAT, and Joycontrol.
RP2040 Thing Plus Hookup Guide
Want to take a stab at advancing your programming skills? Check out the Thing Plus - RP2040, with the first microcontroller from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. This guide will get you started working with the RP2040 and programming in MicroPython and C/C++.