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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B $54.45 (or $528 for 10) at element14, Free Case with Orders over $99

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The store element14 have dropped their price on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to $54.45, or $52.8 when ordering 10 or more.

They are also offering a free case on ordered over $99 using the code above.

From my testing, shipping appears to be included the price.

Edit: Adjusted price as that they don't include GST until you get to the end of the checkout

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B builds upon the features of its predecessors with a new, faster processor on board to increase its speed. It also features WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities to enhance the functionality and the ability to power more powerful devices over the USB ports.

• Quad Core 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM2837 64bit CPU
• 1GB RAM
• BCM43438 WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
• 40-pin Extended GPIO
• 4x USB 2 ports
• 4 Pole stereo output and composite video port
• Full size HDMI
• CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera
• DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display
• Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
• Upgraded switched Micro USB power source up to 2.5A

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  • leTintin on 16/05/2017 - 10:19
    +1

    What was the price for the Pi 3 previously?

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 10:24

      $55 + GST (so $60.5) when I ordered one in November 2016.

  • OnTheMark on 16/05/2017 - 10:23
    +3

    Unfortunately, all prices listed on Element14 are excluding GST - actual cost will be $54.45!

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 10:23

      Yeah I just realised an updated the deal a minute ago.

      • OnTheMark on 16/05/2017 - 10:24
        +1

        Yep - sorry, didn't see the edit until after I posted!

        • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 10:24

          No worries

  • Scab on 16/05/2017 - 10:38
    +1

    OP, is that you in the avatar, you look like you just scored a bargain?

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 10:40
      +2

      Yeah that's me at a friend's wedding a couple of years ago :-)

      • Scab on 16/05/2017 - 10:46
        +2

        I'd invite you to my wedding if I was having one.

        • SwampCrack on 16/05/2017 - 11:26
          +7

          When was your avatar picture taken Scab?

        • Scab on 16/05/2017 - 14:03
          +1

          @SwampCrack:

          That was taken by some friends when they walked into my room while I was on a porn site.

          You can see the joy and happiness etched on my face.

  • grizz_li on 16/05/2017 - 10:39

    Not a bad price.
    Been starting to research into getting one and setting up an emulator machine.
    Most prices on eBay from Aussie sellers will cost more.

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 10:47
      +9

      I put one in an $8 ikea LACK table, and mounted a monitor and some arcade controls in it.

      It's not finished yet (although it is playable), but here is a low-quality photo of mine: http://imgur.com/a/AvvZN

      Using RetroPie to drive it all.

      • grizz_li on 16/05/2017 - 10:57

        That looks awesome but I wouldn't have the space in my place so I'm going to get a Nintendo NES case and put the Pi in there.

        • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 13:16

          Hopefully you don't gut a working NES to make it :-)

        • grizz_li on 16/05/2017 - 13:45
          +1

          @Stoz:
          No I've got one luckily from Gumtree at an ok inflated price for collecting.
          Plugged it in and tested all working. Now stored away in the glass cabinet.
          This Pi project is to actually use for retro gaming.

      • BeefBiryani on 16/05/2017 - 11:26

        Great work OP. Would you mind making a tutorial for this so us non-tech-savvy bargain hunters can follow along?

        • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 11:57
          +6

          I mostly followed this guide (free Login / Signup required): https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-80946/l/pik3a-t…

          I used an I-PAC 2 that I already had instead of the Arduino Leonardo, and the BenQ monitor I had was 19" rather than 17".

          Things still to do on mine are:

          • Internal speakers (currently have an X-mini attached with velcro to the under side of the table)
          • Mount 2 SNES controller ports on the side (can be wired directly to the GPIO pins)
          • Shorter power and usb cables so everything fits better
          • Perspex top

          I'm hoping to do a write up of mine when I'm done (could be a few weeks though). I'll link it here or in the forums.

        • venomx2 on 16/05/2017 - 15:11

          @Stoz: that would be cool

      • nstyle on 16/05/2017 - 13:18
        +1

        That looks brilliant!

        • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 13:27

          Thanks! My 4 year old has a great time with it.

    • joeflacco on 16/05/2017 - 11:34

      I wouldn't bother. The input lag is horrendous and really sours the experience.

      You're better off emulating from a more powerful desktop or laptop.

      • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 12:02
        -1

        Clearly no idea.

      • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 12:02

        A year ago they were getting ~1 frame extra lag compared to Windows 10, but I think things might have improved a bit since then.

        Mine has felt great so far for Super Mario World 1 and 2, but I suppose I should drag out my SNES and CRT TV and set them up side by side to see if I can feel a difference.

        • joeflacco on 16/05/2017 - 15:20
          +1

          I feel a huge difference between playing on the actual hardware and emulating. I have to change the way I play platformers like Mario to compensate.

          I probably shouldn't have said "I wouldn't bother", because I have got my money worth playing RPG's and other games that aren't really affected by input lag.

  • bargaino on 16/05/2017 - 10:51

    I wonder how many people buy these and never use the i/o pins?

    If so, for less money you can get an Android box with case, power, flash storage, remote control, cables, more RAM, faster, more ports … and capable of booting Linux.
    But I guess the community support is lacking.

    • Reverse Snorkel on 16/05/2017 - 10:58
      +2

      People would still rather ran Linux distros than Android on these kinds of devices due to the fact that the source is open. Droid is very closed.

      • bargaino on 16/05/2017 - 11:17
        +1

        As I said, you can run Linux on many of those Android TV boxes. e.g. LibreElec.

        Its good for Kodi or game emulators. You just lack the GPIO headers. Much easier than trying to use a phone. Phone has advantage of built-in UPS though.

    • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 12:02
      +1

      I've got an IR receiver connected to my i/o ports.

      • bargaino on 16/05/2017 - 12:33

        Android box comes with that included, or you can use a USB one.
        Of course if you want GPIO, the Pi is the way to go. I just think an awful lot of people buy Pis, but never use the gpio.

        • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 14:03

          Android box comes with that included

          And limited to what ever shitty remote they bundle with it.

          Thanks to LIRC, I can control my RPi with literally any infrared remote. I've used Apple Remote, 360 and Xbone.

        • bargaino on 16/05/2017 - 16:00

          @PainToad:
          Yes, the remotes are not great. LIRC doesn't work on them? Pity.
          Mind you, I used to use lirc, but prefer RF remotes these days. No need to aim them.

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 12:12
      +1

      You can actually connect up to 4 NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, PSX or PS2 gamepads directly to the GPIO pins. NES is a bit hit and miss as they were designed to work with 5v but the GPIO is 3.3v. Some individual controllers will work, others won't.

      • bargaino on 16/05/2017 - 12:40

        Don't most people use USB controllers?

        • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 13:09
          +1

          Probably, but this allows you to use the original controllers if you prefer the feel of them, without needing a USB adapter in the middle (all you need is a $5 SNES socket).

          For custom projects (like my table, linked above) you can even integrate the socket directly into the project itself.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/05/2017 - 10:52

    What does it do better than my spare 4G phone with better specifications, touchscreen, camera, AC WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1, 4G, lots of sensors and stuff!? It also has android already installed.

    • Reverse Snorkel on 16/05/2017 - 11:01
      +2

      Has better decoding for video, has 4x USB inputs, has ethernet, Ability to run different OS, has GPIO pins for other projects, HDMI out.. Phone is a phone, this is a mini PC.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/05/2017 - 11:20

        Has better decoding for video, ;
        has 4x USB inputs, ;
        has ethernet, ;
        Ability to run different OS, ;
        has GPIO pins for other projects, ; <—- I accept this one
        HDMI out.. ;
        Phone is a phone and a mini PC!

        Thank you

    • Thrifty McGifty on 16/05/2017 - 12:02
      +3

      apt-get update

      • [Deactivated] on 16/05/2017 - 23:50

        Sudo yum update

        • PainToad on 17/05/2017 - 09:18
          +2

          Heathen.

        • [Deactivated] on 17/05/2017 - 10:10

          @PainToad:
          dnf?

    • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 14:04

      It also has android already installed.

      That's a negative.

      Wish my Nexus Player wasn't running Android TV. It wouldn't be collecting dust then.

  • thoreon on 16/05/2017 - 10:52

    Is this UK or China version?

    • grizz_li on 16/05/2017 - 10:57

      Can you explain the difference?

      • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 12:03
        +8

        One's from UK, the other is from China.

    • grizz_li on 17/05/2017 - 14:46

      The one I just received from Element14 is made in PRC.

  • isidore12 on 16/05/2017 - 10:55
    +1

    Exactly the same price at Core-Electronics
    https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-b.html

    So how this a deal? Am I missing something?

    • leTintin on 16/05/2017 - 11:12
      +1

      It looks like you would have to pay $7 extra at Core for shipping?

      Nice to have strong competition in the space though thanks for pointing that out.

  • jv on 16/05/2017 - 10:57
    +2

    have dropped their price on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to $49.50, or $52.8 when ordering 10 or more.

    They're not very good at maths… Either that, or they don't want you to order 10 or more.

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 12:05
      +2

      Thanks jv, $45.50 is the ex-GST price that I very briefly listed in the title of the deal. Fixed now.

  • mitcheo on 16/05/2017 - 11:18

    OZadvertising

    • Stoz on 16/05/2017 - 13:14

      Free case on orders over $99 so there's still a deal even if $54.45 is their 'normal' price now.

      • mitcheo on 18/05/2017 - 11:32

        I bought my case for $2.00 shipped.

  • grizz_li on 16/05/2017 - 13:43

    Just bought one with a power adaptor came to total $68 including and delivery.

  • skyva on 16/05/2017 - 14:49

    I was about to buy from rs-online, pi3, official case and psu for about $80. This doesn't seem cheaper. RS-online currently has case and pi3 fr $59.90 +gst and shipping is free I think.

    Is this deal better?

    • PainToad on 16/05/2017 - 14:53
      +1

      Personally, I'd rather deal with element14.

      • skyva on 16/05/2017 - 15:05

        Well I am hoping these guys are better than gearbest, but I also might buy a capacitor to fix something so I was going to order from someone anyway.

  • greenie4242 on 16/05/2017 - 16:34

    I wonder if anybody in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is taking advantage of this offer, or if they are close to putting together an order soon with enough stuff for free postage. I need to order about $10 worth of capacitors to fix an amplifier, but the cost of postage ($12.95+GST) is much more than the components.

    I live near Bondi Junction so could pick up from you if not too much trouble. Please PM me if you're able to help. Thanks in advance!

  • grizz_li on 17/05/2017 - 14:45
    +1

    Ordered yesterday at 11:43AM and received today just now.
    No problem with their services at all.
    Now just waiting for the Buffalo SNES controller(eBay Japan), heatsinks and Pi case(Banggood) which will no doubt take over 2 weeks.

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