# \#hardware **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/hardware/23.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [New Hacker Gadgets Dual 21700 Battery Holder](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-hacker-gadgets-dual-21700-battery-holder/23216)
**Author:** [@Wander\_Menezes](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Wander_Menezes)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-hacker-gadgets-dual-21700-battery-holder/23216 "2026-10-06T00:34:40Z")
The new dual 21700 batteries and NVMe board offer 4 hours and 31 minutes of 1080p video play time, while the dual 18650 battery board offers only 2 hours and 27 minutes. I’ve already bought my unit, and I’m … --- ## [Introducing the Omega Chassis for the uConsole 🚀](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/introducing-the-omega-chassis-for-the-uconsole/22584)
**Author:** [@beams](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/beams)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/introducing-the-omega-chassis-for-the-uconsole/22584 "2026-10-05T03:33:31Z")
After 8 months of relentless prototyping, production experiments, and cost optimizations, I am thrilled to finally share the Omega Chassis: a highly customizable, personalized backplate upgrade designed specifically for … --- ## [A New Spacer — Giving the uConsole Some Room to Breathe](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a-new-spacer-giving-the-uconsole-some-room-to-breathe/23338)
**Author:** [@Wander\_Menezes](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Wander_Menezes)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a-new-spacer-giving-the-uconsole-some-room-to-breathe/23338 "2026-10-04T10:06:59Z")
Hey everyone, It has been a long time since I last posted here. As always, I try to share useful things with the community. I have already written quite a bit about temperature, and one of my criticisms of the uConsole… --- ## [Is Carbon Computers Still in Business?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-carbon-computers-still-in-business/23273)
**Author:** [@RoberttheBruce](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/RoberttheBruce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-carbon-computers-still-in-business/23273 "2026-10-02T16:43:18Z")
Is Carbon Computers still in business??? I tried to check on my order placed around August 1 on their website, and this is what I saw. --- ## [HackerGadgets' uConsole Upgrade Kit - adding NVME SSD(PCIe), RJ45 Ethernet and USB 3.0 to your Uconsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-uconsole-upgrade-kit-adding-nvme-ssd-pcie-rj45-ethernet-and-usb-3-0-to-your-uconsole/20019)
**Author:** [@vileer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/vileer)\ **Replies:** 1003\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-uconsole-upgrade-kit-adding-nvme-ssd-pcie-rj45-ethernet-and-usb-3-0-to-your-uconsole/20019 "2026-10-02T10:16:27Z")
Update(2025-11-13): We just received the production boards for the NVMe and Battery board, and RJ45 & USB 3.0 expansion board, shown as following: 9 boxes for all these two board. Testing will start next week. … --- ## [Uconsole daily driver thread](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-daily-driver-thread/21912)
**Author:** [@Astrox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Astrox)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-daily-driver-thread/21912 "2026-10-02T10:10:11Z")
This is a thread where I will be sharing my progress of using the uconsole as my main, and only computer. The challenge has already started! This was written on the uconsole. If anyone else daily drives the uconsole, f… --- ## [uConsole Science Tricorder](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-science-tricorder/23424)
**Author:** [@peterj](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/peterj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-science-tricorder/23424 "2026-09-30T01:44:58Z")
I thought I would share a device that I’ve been working on for a few years, called the Open Source Science Tricorder Cyberdeck. It’s essentially a uConsole that’s been modified to include a large number of sensors. The… --- ## [Adding LTE to internal port on AIOv2](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/adding-lte-to-internal-port-on-aiov2/23293)
**Author:** [@ibrent77](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ibrent77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/adding-lte-to-internal-port-on-aiov2/23293 "2026-09-29T01:59:59Z")
Hello all, I just got my uconsole built with a cm5 and the AIOv2 from hacker gadgets installed. It all works great, but was looking into options to add cellular connectivity back to the system while keeping the AIOv2. M… --- ## [Cheap monitor mode mt7821 wifi dongle](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cheap-monitor-mode-mt7821-wifi-dongle/22950)
**Author:** [@wtsh](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wtsh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cheap-monitor-mode-mt7821-wifi-dongle/22950 "2026-09-28T03:27:40Z")
I found cheap MT7821 dongle with monitor mode on aliexpress. My adapter aliexpress link is broken :broken\_chain: --- ## [Blank expansion board design files](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/blank-expansion-board-design-files/23419)
**Author:** [@Fid](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Fid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/blank-expansion-board-design-files/23419 "2026-09-27T09:24:43Z")
Hi everyone, Would anyone happen to know where one can find CAD files, ideally Fusion/Eagle, for a blank expansion board? Alternatively a drawing with precise dimensions. Cheers! --- ## [Reversed 5V ribbon cable on HackerGadgets board + flickering/black screen (CM4 eMMC) — need help diagnosing](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/reversed-5v-ribbon-cable-on-hackergadgets-board-flickering-black-screen-cm4-emmc-need-help-diagnosing/23271)
**Author:** [@kolhoznik](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/kolhoznik)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/reversed-5v-ribbon-cable-on-hackergadgets-board-flickering-black-screen-cm4-emmc-need-help-diagnosing/23271 "2026-09-24T22:09:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some help diagnosing a problem with my uConsole. Setup: uConsole with a HackerGadgets expansion/carrier board CM4, 8GB RAM, eMMC variant (no NVMe) Purchased from a local shop in my country… --- ## [ESP32-P4-WIFI6 on the PicoCalc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/esp32-p4-wifi6-on-the-picocalc/23095)
**Author:** [@Pedrocasf](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Pedrocasf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/esp32-p4-wifi6-on-the-picocalc/23095 "2026-09-24T20:56:46Z")
With help from an AI I managed to get waveshare’s ESP32-P4-WIFI6 board to work in the PicoCalc. The main features (display, keyboard and WiFi/Bluetooth) work. You need to recomiple MicroPython with access to GPIO24 and … --- ## [Mainline Linux 7.1/7.2 on uConsole + Radxa CM5 — new panel working, sources published](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/mainline-linux-7-1-7-2-on-uconsole-radxa-cm5-new-panel-working-sources-published/23251)
**Author:** [@TDeval](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/TDeval)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/mainline-linux-7-1-7-2-on-uconsole-radxa-cm5-new-panel-working-sources-published/23251 "2026-09-21T11:18:15Z")
Mainline Linux 7.1/7.2 on uConsole + Radxa CM5 — new panel working, sources published Short version: mainline kernel, no BSP tree, on a uConsole with a Radxa CM5 — including the new December-2025 LCD (TXW500170B0-BL) tha… --- ## [Arch Linux for Radxa CM5 on uConsole \`](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-for-radxa-cm5-on-uconsole/21569)
**Author:** [@randomlinuxuser](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/randomlinuxuser)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/arch-linux-for-radxa-cm5-on-uconsole/21569 "2026-09-17T16:37:23Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve successfully gotten Arch Linux running on my uConsole with Radxa CM5. (Pre-Built Image Available) If you just want to get up and running quickly, I’ve created a pre-built and fully configured Arch … --- ## [My 30,000mah fantasy uConsole signal intelligence rig](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/my-30-000mah-fantasy-uconsole-signal-intelligence-rig/22328)
**Author:** [@Caliburn0011](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Caliburn0011)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/my-30-000mah-fantasy-uconsole-signal-intelligence-rig/22328 "2026-09-16T00:45:21Z")
Components: AIOv2, 3x10000mah batteries in parallel, BMS and charging boards, 4G LTE modem, wifi monitoring board, cooling fan, 3D printed cases. Running Trixie on CM5 8GB and 512GB SSD. All working ok. Getting … --- ## [HackerGadgets AIO V1 GPS: "ANTENNA OPEN" + frozen lat/lon on Debian bookworm — two separate bugs, both fixed](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-aio-v1-gps-antenna-open-frozen-lat-lon-on-debian-bookworm-two-separate-bugs-both-fixed/23298)
**Author:** [@m.swagga](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/m.swagga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-aio-v1-gps-antenna-open-frozen-lat-lon-on-debian-bookworm-two-separate-bugs-both-fixed/23298 "2026-09-15T03:35:15Z")
System: ClockworkPi uConsole (RPi CM4) + HackerGadgets AIO V1 board (“UC AIO Ext”), package hackergadgets-uconsole-aio-board v1.41, Debian 12 (bookworm), kernel 7.1.4-v8+ aarch64. GPS is a u-blox module wired to /dev/tt… --- ## [Pine64 Soquartz Boards in Devterm/uConsole?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pine64-soquartz-boards-in-devterm-uconsole/23341)
**Author:** [@ncc74656k](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ncc74656k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pine64-soquartz-boards-in-devterm-uconsole/23341 "2026-09-14T22:40:23Z")
Hey all, I’m curious if anyone’s managed to get one of the Pine64 boards running in the Devterm/uConsole as yet? I’ve looked quite a bit through searches here, reddit, and just generally online and I can’t find any work… --- ## [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… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Zero 2 On PicoCalc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/raspberry-pi-zero-2-on-picocalc/17946)
**Author:** [@wasdwasd0105](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wasdwasd0105)\ **Replies:** 414\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/raspberry-pi-zero-2-on-picocalc/17946 "2026-09-14T02:03:23Z")
I modified the hardware and successful put a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 inside PicoCalc(and broke the screen). Display, keyboard and pwm audio are working! Connect your PicoCalc to the Raspberry Pi Zero 2: Full guide a… --- ## [HackerGadgets AIO Board Package](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-aio-board-package/17875)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 855\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hackergadgets-aio-board-package/17875 "2026-09-10T12:44:29Z")
I have been working on a package that sets up the HackerGadgets AIO Board. This package supports the RPi CM4/5. This package is designed for Debian if used on another distro YMMV. I wanted to make this package to take so… --- ## [uConsole still often, unpredictably dying at 50%](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-still-often-unpredictably-dying-at-50/19796)
**Author:** [@joshg](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/joshg)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-still-often-unpredictably-dying-at-50/19796 "2026-09-10T05:27:31Z")
hey folks, I’m still getting frequent-but-unpredictable times when my uConsole dies at a supposed 50% battery charge. possible causes I’ve read about: weird power connector inside. I don’t know how to fi… --- ## [LCD garbled on new uConsole with A-06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lcd-garbled-on-new-uconsole-with-a-06/21964)
**Author:** [@maffooclock](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/maffooclock)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lcd-garbled-on-new-uconsole-with-a-06/21964 "2026-09-08T09:36:57Z")
Ordered my uConsole in June 2025, and it was just delivered yesterday (26 March 2026). I ordered one without a core since that’s all that was in stock, but I also ordered the A-06 core separately. Assembly went very we… --- ## [AIO Antenna Port Termination - Protection](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/aio-antenna-port-termination-protection/23257)
**Author:** [@digitaljunk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/digitaljunk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/aio-antenna-port-termination-protection/23257 "2026-09-01T17:42:08Z")
Service announcement If you operate the device without the antennas mounted, protect the SMA ports with 50 Ω terminators. This way, you don’t have to worry about accidentally turning on the radios and damaging them. It … --- ## [New uConsole Display Issue](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-display-issue/22908)
**Author:** [@ghost](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ghost)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-display-issue/22908 "2026-08-30T05:00:02Z")
I have a new uConsole and I am having a issue with the built in screen. I am also new to the uConsole hardware. Everything else works just fine. I can plug a micro HDMI and use it that way but on the screen I get weird b… --- ## [A prototype battery board with an additional expansion slot for expansion cards](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a-prototype-battery-board-with-an-additional-expansion-slot-for-expansion-cards/21541)
**Author:** [@hdknstn](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hdknstn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/a-prototype-battery-board-with-an-additional-expansion-slot-for-expansion-cards/21541 "2026-08-29T14:47:55Z")
Since I wanted to have both Ethernet and KVM in a single uConsole, I decided to make a prototype board for a second expansion card slot. Although it was intended to be a board with a single connector and two traces, it … --- ## [HG CM5 Adapter + AIO V2: USB 3.0 / SuperSpeed not enumerating. Occasional Shutdown using ext. usb-c port](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hg-cm5-adapter-aio-v2-usb-3-0-superspeed-not-enumerating-occasional-shutdown-using-ext-usb-c-port/22153)
**Author:** [@zaidi.fm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/zaidi.fm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hg-cm5-adapter-aio-v2-usb-3-0-superspeed-not-enumerating-occasional-shutdown-using-ext-usb-c-port/22153 "2026-08-21T18:37:27Z")
Hi all – I’m cross-posting this from the Github issue and reddit post I made for this, hoping that Vileer or anyone else might be able to help me understand/fix what’s going on: Hi Vileer / HackerGadgets Team, this is … --- ## [Lulu uConsole CoolerPad](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lulu-uconsole-coolerpad/23136)
**Author:** [@IgrikXD](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/IgrikXD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/lulu-uconsole-coolerpad/23136 "2026-08-21T18:18:39Z")
Hi everyone! Does anyone in Europe happen to have Lulu’s uConsole CoolerPad in stock? I was planning to order it from the official Hack2You store, but the shipping cost to Poland is higher than the price of the CoolerPa… --- ## [SSD and CM4 lite \[answer found\]](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ssd-and-cm4-lite-answer-found/23084)
**Author:** [@murm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/murm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ssd-and-cm4-lite-answer-found/23084 "2026-08-19T18:07:12Z")
(found the topics for this guys, sorry for posting this, most of this was already answered time ago) I have one question now that I have the uconsole in my hands. I still do not have a CM4 lite and have a few options, bu… --- ## [Plug-n-play KVM add-on for uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/plug-n-play-kvm-add-on-for-uconsole/17585)
**Author:** [@BILLY\_WANG](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BILLY_WANG)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/plug-n-play-kvm-add-on-for-uconsole/17585 "2026-08-18T03:02:12Z")
Just hacked my uConsole with this openterface KVM ext board. Now it’s a plug-n-play KVM portable console lol. Super handy (at least for me) for troubleshooting headless stuff like Mac mini, server and Mini-PC. Demo v… --- ## [Another SAD day](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/another-sad-day/23137)
**Author:** [@M57](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/M57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/another-sad-day/23137 "2026-08-14T15:02:29Z")
Welp. After a long break from my PicoCalc it would appear that the screen has stopped working… This is my second screen I’ve been through. Luckily, when my original screen was broken, I got Alex to send me 2 replacements… [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/hardware/23.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hardware)