Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+

The original first generation Raspberry Pi Board

The Raspberry Pi A+ is the upgraded version or the Raspberry Pi A. It is a great platform for learning about programming and allows you to create exciting and innovative DIY projects. It is an afforadable platform and is suitable for embedded low-power projects that do not require Ethernet or multiple USB ports. The Pi A+ incoporates 40 pin GPIO header, enhanced audio functionality in a small form factor design.

Why Pi?
•It's low-cost
•It's really easy to use
•It's Linux-based open source, with access to free software and downloads to help you with your project
•A large Pi community for support and ideas

The A+ board has also been designed with add-on boards in mind. This means that you can be more flexible with your projects and add the functionality that you need.
A Hardware Attached on Top (HAT) board enables the A+ to automatically configure GPIO and driver setup for compatibility with any add-on boards.

Note: HAT boards are not backwards compatible