# Pi Zero 2W to CM3 adapter on uConsole?

**URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619
**Category:** uConsole
**Tags:** feedback, tinkering, community, help, hardware
**Created:** [July 29, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619 "2023-07-29T23:00:52Z")
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### Author: ![dbzhsthf](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/dbzhsthf/32/7687_2.png) [@dbzhsthf](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/dbzhsthf)
#### Post date: [July 29, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619/1 "2023-07-29T23:00:52Z")

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So I just ordered a CM4 Lite-Non version (order 223XX)  
I’m planning on getting the CM4108000 module.

But out of curiosity I’d like to ask:  
I have a Pi Zero 2W and would like to try it with a Pi Zero to CM3 adapter like the one they have at WaveShare. The rom provided for CM4 would work for it?

Adapter link:

> **[Raspberry Pi Zero 2W To CM3 Adapter, Alternative Solution for Raspberry Pi CM3...](https://www.waveshare.com/zero-to-cm3-adapter.htm)**
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> Raspberry Pi Zero 2W To CM3 Adapter, Alternative Solution for Raspberry Pi CM3 / CM3+ | Zero-to-CM3-Adapter

If it does, that would make the uConsole an upgraded Pocket C.H.I.P. in terms of low powered pocketable computer.

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### Author: ![pkr](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/pkr/32/6084_2.png) [@pkr](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pkr)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619/2 "2023-07-30T04:50:50Z")

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Probably won’t work, unless you don’t need the display…

 ![Screenshot_20230729-214927](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/0/09e6ddc950fc2e511c1f33185314cf292dd628b3.png)

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### Author: ![markatlnk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@markatlnk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/markatlnk)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619/3 "2023-07-30T14:19:19Z")

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The Pi Zero 2W is the same processor as the CM3. You would likely be better off attempting to get a CM3 working in the uConsole. I looked at it briefly, but too much going on and it is a bit out of my area of expertise.

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### Author: ![dbzhsthf](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/dbzhsthf/32/7687_2.png) [@dbzhsthf](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/dbzhsthf)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619/4 "2023-07-30T15:24:16Z")

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By display you mean the main display right? But then, would the hdmi output be active?

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### Author: ![pkr](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/pkr/32/6084_2.png) [@pkr](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pkr)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pi-zero-2w-to-cm3-adapter-on-uconsole/10619/5 "2023-07-30T16:49:58Z")

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I _think_ the HDMI output would still work. But in that case why not just pull the keyboard and use it with the RPi instead of futzing around with an adapter and drivers, etc?