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Upgrade Pi Zero to Pi Zero 2
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:05 pm
by M7NWL
Hello,
I have the latest version of Pi-Star running on a Pi Zero and have no issues.
I was recently given a Pi Zero 2, is it worth the effort of upgrading? Or should i just keep the Pi Zero 2 for another project?
Re: Upgrade Pi Zero to Pi Zero 2
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:53 am
by M1DNS
You'll get faster boot up and faster response times when interacting with the dashboard. Other than that will make no noticable difference to the actual radio / in use operation.
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Re: Upgrade Pi Zero to Pi Zero 2
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:41 pm
by K4ED
How difficult (or not difficult) is the upgrade? Does the PiZ 2 just plug in exactly where the PiZ 1 is? No soldering needed?
Re: Upgrade Pi Zero to Pi Zero 2
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:05 pm
by G8SEZ
K4ED wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:41 pm
How difficult (or not difficult) is the upgrade? Does the PiZ 2 just plug in exactly where the PiZ 1 is? No soldering needed?
If you order one with the header installed already then yes, otherwise you have to solder the 40 pin header in yourself.
Once you have physically swapped over all that's needed is to plug in the SD card and apply power.
Re: Upgrade Pi Zero to Pi Zero 2
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:18 am
by YL3IM
I bought a Zero 2WH with pre-soldered GPIO pins and just replaced the previous board. Works great.