The Raspberry Pi 3A+ is the newest release in the “A” form factor from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The A form factor is a minimalist version of the standard Raspberry Pi and has most of the same features crammed into a smaller footprint. This variation retains the same 64-bit 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.3/BLE as the Raspberry Pi 3B+ but the Ethernet and 3 USB ports have been removed to fit into the smaller 65 x 56mm form factor. The onboard RAM has also been slimmed to 512MB.

The Pi 3A+ has the same 40 pin GPIO header and mounting holes, so any standard HATs and mounting plates that work with the 3B+ will work with this version as well. Any software or operating systems compatible with the 3B+ should also be compatible with the 3A+.

New to the Raspberry Pi? Here is what you need to get started:

• A microSD card to host the operating system
• A power supply with 5V output rated to at least 2A
• A Television or computer monitor with HDMI input and an HDMI cable
• A USB Keyboard and Mouse – just about any will work!