# DevTerm **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/devterm/28.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [PSA: Test your DevTerm screen before mounting](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/psa-test-your-devterm-screen-before-mounting/7622)
**Author:** [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/psa-test-your-devterm-screen-before-mounting/7622 "2024-05-22T23:45:42Z")
Ok, so. I see multiple people who have issue with the screen after mounting their DevTerm. Considering how you have to mount the screen you can break it while mounting, but there is also a chance your screen is dead on … --- ## [The DevTerm category](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-devterm-category/7706)
**Author:** [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-devterm-category/7706 "2022-07-24T17:47:47Z")
When you create a topic for help of explanation, please don’t forget to mention which Core Module you are using, either CM3, A06 or A04, as they are really different system, something applying to the CM3 will probably no… --- ## [For Sale - DevTerm CM4 - UK only - £200 + p&p (SOLD)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/for-sale-devterm-cm4-uk-only-200-p-p-sold/21761)
**Author:** [@thwill](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/thwill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/for-sale-devterm-cm4-uk-only-200-p-p-sold/21761 "2026-10-05T06:52:56Z")
Subject says it all. Barely used with all original accessories and packaging except the shrink wrap. Tom --- ## [Original os on devterm working fine, but rex's image only displaying white screen. HELP!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/original-os-on-devterm-working-fine-but-rexs-image-only-displaying-white-screen-help/21945)
**Author:** [@J\_2010](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/J_2010)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/original-os-on-devterm-working-fine-but-rexs-image-only-displaying-white-screen-help/21945 "2026-09-30T20:42:40Z")
I just got a DevTerm, and i started with installing one of rex’s images of rpi os trixie. The only output that i got was a white screen. I wanted to verify if my DevTerm was broken, so i loaded the official rpi os bullse… --- ## [New DevTerm A06-G 4GB for sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-devterm-a06-g-4gb-for-sale/22147)
**Author:** [@stannewdel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/stannewdel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-devterm-a06-g-4gb-for-sale/22147 "2026-09-24T16:01:36Z")
I bought a brand new DevTerm on a whim on EBay, but am kind of getting a buyer’s remorse, I think I want the uConsole instead. I paid $250 + 26 s/h, and just want to get my money back. No mark up, will provide eBay rece… --- ## [NixOS on the DevTerm A06, on a mainline kernel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-on-the-devterm-a06-on-a-mainline-kernel/23343)
**Author:** [@cckuoescxethyomogoet](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cckuoescxethyomogoet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-on-the-devterm-a06-on-a-mainline-kernel/23343 "2026-09-15T06:22:09Z")
I’ve been porting NixOS to the DevTerm A06. Rather than carrying the vendor kernel, I rebased the patch set onto mainline — it now runs Linux 6.18, U-Boot 2026.07 and upstream Trusted Firmware-A, with no vendor blobs i… --- ## [DevTerm A06 (Retro Gray, 4GB) for sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-retro-gray-4gb-for-sale/23221)
**Author:** [@metasyn](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/metasyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-retro-gray-4gb-for-sale/23221 "2026-09-06T06:57:02Z")
Hey Folks, I’m looking to sell my DevTerm after having not found an adequate use for it. The unit works fine except I never found the trackball really acceptable. I attempted replacing the trackball but ended up just ke… --- ## [Tips for the printer compartment?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/tips-for-the-printer-compartment/23142)
**Author:** [@Rallemikken](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rallemikken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/tips-for-the-printer-compartment/23142 "2026-08-14T23:33:22Z")
Got an 8gb CM4 DevTerm from Ebay. After some cleaning-up and tuning software-wise, it’s as fast and snappy as a CM4 can be. While the UConsole is buildt for horizontal doom-scrolling on the couch, the DevTerm can actual… --- ## [DevTerm A06-G for sale/trade (SOLD)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-g-for-sale-trade-sold/22145)
**Author:** [@stannewdel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/stannewdel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-g-for-sale-trade-sold/22145 "2026-07-14T14:17:27Z")
Hi guys, I bought a brand new DevTerm on a whim on EBay, but am kind of getting a buyer’s remorse. I paid $250 + 26 s/h, and just want to get my money back. No mark up, will provide eBay receipts. Would be interested in… --- ## [Devterm vs uConsole, a look back today](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-vs-uconsole-a-look-back-today/22926)
**Author:** [@Greg\_E](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Greg_E)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-vs-uconsole-a-look-back-today/22926 "2026-07-11T12:04:52Z")
I’ve had a Dev term from pretty much the beginnings, had some ups, and a whole lot of downs. Most of that time has had it sitting in a drawer. I finally broke down and bought a cm4/4gb for it and got Rex’s Trixie image l… --- ## [Building my own DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/building-my-own-devterm/22909)
**Author:** [@Jose\_SV](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Jose_SV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/building-my-own-devterm/22909 "2026-07-10T19:52:26Z")
I got my PicoCalc last year and I’ve been learning a lot, but I don’t like the keyboard very much. I decided that I wanted a DevTerm basically for typing on the go, but then I found that they aren’t making them anymore. … --- ## [Any new and working images for Devterm with CM3?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-new-and-working-images-for-devterm-with-cm3/22045)
**Author:** [@Greg\_E](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Greg_E)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-new-and-working-images-for-devterm-with-cm3/22045 "2026-07-10T07:07:47Z")
Any one have an image for the Devterm with CM3 with a working screen? I dragged mine back out and trying to see what I can do with it to get something like Trixie and XFCE since there is small amounts of ram on this boar… --- ## [Screen Issues (Was: Display Damaged from Factory - Bad Luck or Common Flaw?)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-issues-was-display-damaged-from-factory-bad-luck-or-common-flaw/7344)
**Author:** [@ghalfacree](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ghalfacree)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/screen-issues-was-display-damaged-from-factory-bad-luck-or-common-flaw/7344 "2026-06-13T20:02:17Z")
I’ve been spending more time with my DevTerm, and as I was using an application with a plain white background I spotted some damage to the screen: (Not the best photo, I’m afraid - it was taken on my phone!) It’s vi… --- ## [Devterm A06 Transparent Gray 4GB For Sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-transparent-gray-4gb-for-sale/9173)
**Author:** [@jaimari](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jaimari)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-transparent-gray-4gb-for-sale/9173 "2026-05-31T00:02:44Z")
Good Afternoon All, I’m selling my A06 Devterm. It’s in perfect working condition with only about 5-10 hours of use, assembled and ready to ship with the box and instructions. (Batteries not included due to issues with … --- ## [ISO Newer Raspberry Pi OS for DevTerm CM3/CM3+](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/iso-newer-raspberry-pi-os-for-devterm-cm3-cm3/21937)
**Author:** [@TheNavyBear](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/TheNavyBear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/iso-newer-raspberry-pi-os-for-devterm-cm3-cm3/21937 "2026-03-25T20:57:02Z")
If anyone has a newer Raspberry Pi OS image than the one provided by ClockworkPi that works on the DevTerm with CM3+ installed, please let me know or share the download link. The ClockworkPi image is severally out of dat… --- ## [Using the DevTerm's built-in printer with mGBA to print Game Boy Camera photos](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-the-devterms-built-in-printer-with-mgba-to-print-game-boy-camera-photos/21913)
**Author:** [@omgmog](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/omgmog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-the-devterms-built-in-printer-with-mgba-to-print-game-boy-camera-photos/21913 "2026-03-24T12:00:52Z")
I’ve been using the DevTerm’s thermal printer as a Game Boy Printer, with mGBA running the GB Camera ROM and a cheap USB webcam as the camera sensor. Getting the printer working took a bit of doing as I haven’t used the… --- ## [Does anyone have a DevTerm for sale?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-devterm-for-sale/21474)
**Author:** [@J\_2010](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/J_2010)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-devterm-for-sale/21474 "2026-03-24T11:06:57Z")
Does anyone have a DevTerm for sale? I am looking for one for over a year now, and i haven’t found one in my budget. I live in the netherlands, and i am willing to drive a good bit to come and pick it up. My budget is ar… --- ## [Dead a06 DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dead-a06-devterm/21759)
**Author:** [@DNSGeek](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/DNSGeek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dead-a06-devterm/21759 "2026-03-06T20:31:28Z")
I have a dead a06 DevTerm. It worked great, until it suddenly didn’t. I no longer have the time or motivation to try and fix it. If anyone wants it for parts or to try and fix it themselves, you can have it, I’m in the U… --- ## [DevTerm A06-4gb for sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-4gb-for-sale/21311)
**Author:** [@Stacy\_Lacy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Stacy_Lacy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-a06-4gb-for-sale/21311 "2026-03-01T22:39:52Z")
If you are interested, I am selling my DevTerm A06-T 4GB model. Lightly used, It has been sitting an a drawer for a while, so I thought I would send it on to someone else who wants to experiment with it. It includes th… --- ## [LF: DevTerm for sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lf-devterm-for-sale/21689)
**Author:** [@PhenixStar](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/PhenixStar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lf-devterm-for-sale/21689 "2026-03-01T06:14:54Z")
Hello everyone, Looking to expand my inner nerd collection, stumbled upon clockworkpi and now devterm, much appreciated :slight\_smile: I sat it goes are 200$ for 2nd hand , so why not . --- ## [DevTerm for sale?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-for-sale/20691)
**Author:** [@murm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/murm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-for-sale/20691 "2026-02-26T22:01:48Z")
Does anyone has an extra devterm for sale ? sorry for bothering. --- ## [\[How-to\] Fix thermal printer blank lines](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-fix-thermal-printer-blank-lines/10137)
**Author:** [@Petrakis](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Petrakis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-fix-thermal-printer-blank-lines/10137 "2026-02-14T07:13:46Z")
Issue: Causes: The lines are most likely caused by dye blobs accumulated on the printer head. Fix: You can clean the head with some isopropyl alcohol and q-tips and your prints should look flawless again. In m… --- ## [Can I Use a CM4 TF Card on a CM5 Without Reinstallation?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-a-cm4-tf-card-on-a-cm5-without-reinstallation/21006)
**Author:** [@mikamitomoya](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mikamitomoya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-a-cm4-tf-card-on-a-cm5-without-reinstallation/21006 "2026-01-11T19:25:43Z")
Hello everyone, I’m planning to upgrade my DEVTERM from a CM4 to a CM5. I’m hoping to avoid a full system reinstallation and would like to know if it’s possible to directly use the TF card that currently boots my CM4 on… --- ## [DevTerm RPI-CM4 for sale](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-rpi-cm4-for-sale/20913)
**Author:** [@xordspar0](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/xordspar0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-rpi-cm4-for-sale/20913 "2026-01-09T21:25:47Z")
$250 or best offer, as it includes several add-ons. My used ClockworkPi DevTerm is in perfect condition. What’s included: DevTerm model: RPI-CM4 Lite: https://www.clockworkpi.com/product-page/devterm-kit-cm4-serie… --- ## [Devterm CM4 printer prints nothing but "bar codes"](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-cm4-printer-prints-nothing-but-bar-codes/13316)
**Author:** [@forbidden64](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/forbidden64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-cm4-printer-prints-nothing-but-bar-codes/13316 "2026-01-08T22:32:53Z")
Hi all. I finally got some paper for my devterm printer. Unfortunately, all it prints is the exact pattern of bars no matter what I try to print. I eventually tried sudo apt install -y devterm-thermal-printer after rea… --- ## [DevTerm screen seems "burned" after screen saver](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-screen-seems-burned-after-screen-saver/7101)
**Author:** [@hengying](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hengying)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-screen-seems-burned-after-screen-saver/7101 "2025-12-30T10:19:58Z")
1 Leave the DevTerm some period, and the screen is black out. 2 Wait some period, for example 1 hour. 3 Then wake up the screen, there some “ghost” pattern on the screen. The border of the screen is much brighter then … --- ## [Axp228: properly report energy/power readings](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/axp228-properly-report-energy-power-readings/9318)
**Author:** [@yatli](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yatli)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/axp228-properly-report-energy-power-readings/9318 "2025-12-30T08:43:07Z")
The AC adapter now shows up in power management apps Instead of reporting 8Wh total energy, it now reads customizable battery full energy from devicetree. … which allows better remaining time estimation Device curr… --- ## [FS DEVTERM CM4 with 128GB](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/fs-devterm-cm4-with-128gb/20410)
**Author:** [@ToTalXS](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ToTalXS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/fs-devterm-cm4-with-128gb/20410 "2025-12-18T12:07:57Z")
Looking to sell my DevTerm. I just don’t use it and its taking up shelf space. fresh install of bookworm 6.12.45 on a 128gb sd card. message me offers. Ships from 75601 in the usa. --- ## [DevTerm construction](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-construction/20687)
**Author:** [@murm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/murm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-construction/20687 "2025-12-17T22:12:52Z")
Is there any way to make your own dev term using the models made by clockwork pi and buying the parts from clockwork pi? I assume the case can be also made from another material too… --- ## [DevTerm keyboard construction and connectors](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-keyboard-construction-and-connectors/20769)
**Author:** [@murm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/murm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/devterm-keyboard-construction-and-connectors/20769 "2025-12-15T18:52:13Z")
Ok guys I am starting to advanced on how to start to build one of these guys from scratch but I have a few doubts. The keyboard; I do not mean the pcb but the actual physical keys-module. I am assuming getting one from… [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/devterm/28.md?page=1)