# \#cm5 **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/cm5/199.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [Headless uConsole like Cyberdeck/CyberConsole Idea](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/headless-uconsole-like-cyberdeck-cyberconsole-idea/23363)
**Author:** [@Davkenrem](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Davkenrem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/headless-uconsole-like-cyberdeck-cyberconsole-idea/23363 "2026-09-27T15:12:36Z")
I have some parts laying around. A Waveshare Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 IO Board w/ case, and a CM5016064 CM5 16GB/64GB EMMC. I’d like to add the RTL-SDR/LoRa/GPS/RTC hat for Raspberry Pi and AC1200 USB-C WiFi Card. … --- ## [Bookworm 6.12.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bookworm-6-12-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/15847)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 933\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bookworm-6-12-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/15847 "2026-09-19T16:32:56Z")
UPDATE: 6.12.45 Image Updated and enabled PCIE and Ethernet to get it ready for the new adapter boards that are coming out. This will also be the last release of Bookworm. Debian is one of the oldest operating systems b… --- ## [EEPROM config and the CM5 lite](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/eeprom-config-and-the-cm5-lite/19649)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/eeprom-config-and-the-cm5-lite/19649 "2026-09-17T12:22:31Z")
With the upcoming release of NVME capable adapter boards from @vileer & @lululvlv I have changed up the EEPROM config to be able to use them. If you have a CM5 lite and are having problems with the sd card booting or ha… --- ## [CM4 & CM5 uConsole Setup Guides with Scripts](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm4-cm5-uconsole-setup-guides-with-scripts/22818)
**Author:** [@pnwcomputers](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pnwcomputers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm4-cm5-uconsole-setup-guides-with-scripts/22818 "2026-09-14T19:09:52Z")
I have working on making complete, step-by-step build guides and automated deployment scripts for the uConsole (both CM4 & CM5 based) and the HackerGadgets AIO v2 extension board and their NVMe/Battery board as well. The… --- ## [Ubuntu 26.04 7.1.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ubuntu-26-04-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/17397)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ubuntu-26-04-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/17397 "2026-09-12T19:17:43Z")
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution derived from Debian and composed mostly of free and open-source software. Features: Kernel updates though my APT repo. External WiFi antenna already set in config.txt. linux-headers inclu… --- ## [uConsole + CM5 Lite: Black screen / Won't boot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-cm5-lite-black-screen-wont-boot/23218)
**Author:** [@Mahmoud\_Rashed](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Mahmoud_Rashed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-cm5-lite-black-screen-wont-boot/23218 "2026-09-11T10:22:07Z")
Hi all, After a long wait, my uConsole finally arrived! However, after assembling it with a CM5 Lite, the screen stays black and it won’t boot despite all my attempts. I need help—how can I get my uConsole working? Th… --- ## [Parrot OS 7.1.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/parrot-os-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/14076)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/parrot-os-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/14076 "2026-09-01T16:27:19Z")
Parrot OS provides a huge arsenal of tools, utilities and libraries that IT and security professionals can use to test and assess the security of their assets in a reliable, compliant and reproducible way. From informati… --- ## [Sick of trying to make uConsole + Radxa work](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sick-of-trying-to-make-uconsole-radxa-work/22867)
**Author:** [@hannover](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hannover)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sick-of-trying-to-make-uconsole-radxa-work/22867 "2026-08-31T10:33:03Z")
Hardware: -uConsole -Radxa CM5 16GB/128GB -Hackergadgets Radxa CM5 Adapter -Hackergadgets Battery Upgrade Kit -Hackergadgets USB and Ethernet Extension -Radxa CM5 IO Board -SD card After a very long wait to get t… --- ## [Kali 7.1.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kali-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/14463)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kali-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/14463 "2026-07-27T15:24:53Z")
Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering. Features: Ext… --- ## [RPI CM5 support with stock raspberry pi os](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rpi-cm5-support-with-stock-raspberry-pi-os/22960)
**Author:** [@och95v](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/och95v)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rpi-cm5-support-with-stock-raspberry-pi-os/22960 "2026-07-22T17:32:36Z")
Hello! I was asked on reddit to write a small post here about my small project, maybe someone would find it useful. Recently got a uConsole with a CM5 board. While looking into available OS options, it turned out that n… --- ## [Trixie 7.1.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trixie-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/19457)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trixie-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/19457 "2026-07-20T09:03:59Z")
Debian is one of the oldest operating systems based on the Linux kernel, and is the basis of many other Linux distributions. The Debian Project is an association of individuals, sharing a common goal: We want to create a… --- ## [CM5 + HackerGadget AIO Build: Keyboard/Trackball Issues & USB 3.0 Not Working on Rex Trixie Image](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-hackergadget-aio-build-keyboard-trackball-issues-usb-3-0-not-working-on-rex-trixie-image/22829)
**Author:** [@nimrodkadim](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/nimrodkadim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-hackergadget-aio-build-keyboard-trackball-issues-usb-3-0-not-working-on-rex-trixie-image/22829 "2026-07-10T19:59:18Z")
Hi everyone, I just got my uConsole setup put together! I’ve been reading through the extensive posts here, which were incredibly helpful for getting the system up and running. I managed to get the OS running smoothly f… --- ## [RetroPie 6.12.y for uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/retropie-6-12-y-for-uconsole-and-devterm/13572)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/retropie-6-12-y-for-uconsole-and-devterm/13572 "2026-07-04T17:11:56Z")
UPDATE: 6.12.22 Image Out of box support for the “new uConsole panel” that is shipping with new uConsoles. The CM3 currently does not work with the new panel though, just the CM4/5. RetroPie builds upon Raspbian, Emul… --- ## [Arch Linux ARM for uConsole w/ RPi CM5](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-arm-for-uconsole-w-rpi-cm5/16382)
**Author:** [@PeterCxy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/PeterCxy)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-arm-for-uconsole-w-rpi-cm5/16382 "2026-06-13T23:52:01Z")
It seems that there has been a few attempts to run Arch Linux ARM on a uConsole with RPi, but mostly back in CM3/CM4 days and haven’t been updated in a while. I got a CM5 with my uConsole, and rather than a Debian image,… --- ## [Request for an update for RadxaCM5-uConsole Images](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/request-for-an-update-for-radxacm5-uconsole-images/22632)
**Author:** [@hannover](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hannover)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/request-for-an-update-for-radxacm5-uconsole-images/22632 "2026-06-11T12:53:16Z")
Recently I recieved the uConsole and a Radaxa CM5 for it (16/128GB), with the Hackergadgets upgrade and an I/O board for the Radaxa on their way. I’ve taken some time for a couple of days of untangling the state of the … --- ## [Using RPIBOOT on the HackerGadgets CM4/5 adapter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-rpiboot-on-the-hackergadgets-cm4-5-adapter/21767)
**Author:** [@trinity](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/trinity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/using-rpiboot-on-the-hackergadgets-cm4-5-adapter/21767 "2026-05-20T15:33:57Z")
This is a guide to upgrading the firmware on a non-bootable CM5 using the HackerGadgets CM4/5 adapter board for the uConsole. I am a human and I wrote the entirety of this post without external help or tools; I am just l… --- ## [Error when apt upgrade - "raspi-firmware"](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-when-apt-upgrade-raspi-firmware/22387)
**Author:** [@Shmeeb](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Shmeeb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/error-when-apt-upgrade-raspi-firmware/22387 "2026-05-16T15:44:35Z")
Summary: Upgrading: 0, Installing: 0, Removing: 0, Not Upgrading: 0 1 not fully installed or removed. Space needed: 0 B / 113 GB available Continue? \[Y/n\] y Setting up raspi-firmware (1:1.20260513-1) … /var/lib/dpk… --- ## [Onboard screen, keyboard, and trackpad do not function](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/onboard-screen-keyboard-and-trackpad-do-not-function/22367)
**Author:** [@Tingles](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Tingles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/onboard-screen-keyboard-and-trackpad-do-not-function/22367 "2026-05-13T17:21:11Z")
I am in a bit of an odd issue, i have had previous issues but do not believe I described them very well in the past. Issue: Device will not recognize the keyboard, screen and trackpad. The device will boot and the scre… --- ## [Trackball and keyboard not working with uconsole and cm5 module](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trackball-and-keyboard-not-working-with-uconsole-and-cm5-module/21976)
**Author:** [@lppy1234](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/lppy1234)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trackball-and-keyboard-not-working-with-uconsole-and-cm5-module/21976 "2026-04-19T15:00:04Z")
Hi there, Just got my uconsole and cm5 module. I was using @Rex ‘s most recent image for clockwork: But after couple of attempts, I still don’t have my keyboard and trackball working. They seem not to be connected. A… --- ## [Manjaro MATE 6.12.y for uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/manjaro-mate-6-12-y-for-uconsole-and-devterm/14496)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/manjaro-mate-6-12-y-for-uconsole-and-devterm/14496 "2026-04-13T06:46:58Z")
UPDATE: 6.12.27 Image Now supports the CM4 & 5 on the uConsole\* and DevTerm! Fully updateable, some packages are held that will replace the custom kernel. \*CM3 also works with old uConsoles. Manjaro is a free and ope… --- ## [uConsole with CM4 & CM5 - with and without Waveshare board](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-with-cm4-cm5-with-and-without-waveshare-board/18642)
**Author:** [@L\_Huddy](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/L_Huddy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-with-cm4-cm5-with-and-without-waveshare-board/18642 "2026-04-12T14:37:05Z")
I hope this helps someone new or those wondering which CM module to buy. Now that I’ve had a few days playing with both CM4 and CM5 with and without the Waveshare spacer board, here’s what I think about the setup… Ther… --- ## [Help Needed: uConsole Keyboard, Trackball, and Display Issues on ClockworkPi-Bookworm-6.6.70](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-needed-uconsole-keyboard-trackball-and-display-issues-on-clockworkpi-bookworm-6-6-70/15494)
**Author:** [@cvalentine](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cvalentine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-needed-uconsole-keyboard-trackball-and-display-issues-on-clockworkpi-bookworm-6-6-70/15494 "2026-04-02T01:53:20Z")
Help! :slight\_smile: I’m seeking assistance with my uConsole setup. Here’s a summary of my current situation: Hardware and Software Details: Device: uConsole Core Module: Raspberry Pi CM4 with 32GB eMMC and 4GB RAM Op… --- ## [Full Disk Encryption with the Trixie image](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/full-disk-encryption-with-the-trixie-image/20850)
**Author:** [@OE4DNS](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/OE4DNS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/full-disk-encryption-with-the-trixie-image/20850 "2026-03-05T23:30:21Z")
With the arrival of the Hackergadget NVME board I finally found the need to encrypt my uConsole’s storage. Searching for how to accomplish this I found many howtos - most of them overly complicated and hard to follow. T… --- ## [Cerebrum™ - Distributed Interactive AI Code Assistant](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cerebrum-distributed-interactive-ai-code-assistant/20912)
**Author:** [@Unicorn-1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Unicorn-1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cerebrum-distributed-interactive-ai-code-assistant/20912 "2026-01-23T08:31:47Z")
Token-streaming code generation optimized for Raspberry Pi CM4 + cloud architecture I’ve been working on this latest for about the last 4-5 months, and after much testing (including complete isolation from my VPN-router… --- ## [CM5 Wi-Fi was slow on 2.4 GHz – now connecting to 5 GHz](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-wi-fi-was-slow-on-2-4-ghz-now-connecting-to-5-ghz/20869)
**Author:** [@blackperl337](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/blackperl337)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-wi-fi-was-slow-on-2-4-ghz-now-connecting-to-5-ghz/20869 "2026-01-20T06:37:13Z")
Hello Everyone Posting this in case it helps others using Raspberry Pi CM5 (in my case on uConsole). Initially, Wi-Fi performance felt very slow, and it turned out the system was connecting to 2.4 GHz by default. Pro… --- ## [CM5 speaker static got you down?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-speaker-static-got-you-down/19834)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-speaker-static-got-you-down/19834 "2026-01-12T13:50:53Z")
So I’ve had enough of the static from the speakers when the battery is low. I was dealing with it manually but I just put a script together and packaged it up for everyone to use. It even has a App Menu entry in Debian u… --- ## [\[Jammy, Bookworm, Trixie\] for uConsole and DevTerm CM3, CM4 & CM5 (flashable .xz images built by CI/CD)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/jammy-bookworm-trixie-for-uconsole-and-devterm-cm3-cm4-cm5-flashable-xz-images-built-by-ci-cd/14240)
**Author:** [@crossplatformdev](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/crossplatformdev)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/jammy-bookworm-trixie-for-uconsole-and-devterm-cm3-cm4-cm5-flashable-xz-images-built-by-ci-cd/14240 "2025-12-25T15:53:06Z")
\[UPDATE\] Hi everyone, I’ve converted the original script into a CI/CD GitHub workflow that automatically generates new releases. It currently supports Jammy, Bookworm, and Trixie builds for all CM models. In total ther… --- ## [Questions about Mathematica license](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/questions-about-mathematica-license/20338)
**Author:** [@JDwinkle](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/JDwinkle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/questions-about-mathematica-license/20338 "2025-11-12T23:35:20Z")
Hello, I’ve read that on PiOS you get a free license of Mathematica when running on a pi. This is of importance to me as my original plan for the uConsole was to be a gray-zone uber calculator running Mathematica. I’m p… --- ## [How to install Sway to the uConsole on CM5?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-install-sway-to-the-uconsole-on-cm5/19960)
**Author:** [@acelot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/acelot)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-install-sway-to-the-uconsole-on-cm5/19960 "2025-10-14T03:24:41Z")
Hey guys! I’m trying to setup Sway WM on my uConsole. AFAIK Rex’s images are the only images that supports CM5 (tell me if I wrong). So I decide to install the lite version (without DM) of Debain Trixie from here. Curren… --- ## [TwisterOS 6.12.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/twisteros-6-12-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/16617)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/twisteros-6-12-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/16617 "2025-09-11T22:19:28Z")
UPDATE: 6.12.45 Image Updated and enabled PCIE and Ethernet to get it ready for the new adapter boards that are coming out. Twister OS is a Raspberry Pi-focused operating system developed by Pi Labs, based on Raspbian… [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/cm5/199.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cm5)