# \#help **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/help/18.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [CM5 Lite, Hacker Gadgets AIO v2, NVMe, Parrot OS – Experience](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-lite-hacker-gadgets-aio-v2-nvme-parrot-os-experience/23537)
**Author:** [@Major\_Finding](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Major_Finding)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cm5-lite-hacker-gadgets-aio-v2-nvme-parrot-os-experience/23537 "2026-10-22T16:17:47Z")
I came across the uConsole last month and decided that I “need” one in my life. After watching some YouTube Videos, I decided to go full autistic-mode and to implement the latest and greatest upgrades from the get-go. E… --- ## [New uConsole boot woes](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-boot-woes/23501)
**Author:** [@ryan.ismert](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ryan.ismert)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-boot-woes/23501 "2026-10-20T07:49:53Z")
I recently received my new uConsole from opensourcesdrlab.com. When I boot it, the power button goes on but I can’t reliably get any output to the display or HDMI. Scratching my head on this one. Here’s what I know. I… --- ## [uConsole only uses 1 of the 2 batteries since switching to Hacker Gadgets Dual 21700 Battery Holder](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-only-uses-1-of-the-2-batteries-since-switching-to-hacker-gadgets-dual-21700-battery-holder/23476)
**Author:** [@tukan](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/tukan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-only-uses-1-of-the-2-batteries-since-switching-to-hacker-gadgets-dual-21700-battery-holder/23476 "2026-10-19T15:14:31Z")
Hello, I have seen the other threads about uConsole dying under load but I’m unsure if this is related so I’m asking for help here. I used to have the stock battery holder, along with 2 X 18650 batteries (Jesspow 3300m… --- ## [Battery backwards, fried my picocalc?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/battery-backwards-fried-my-picocalc/23317)
**Author:** [@kleerkoat](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/kleerkoat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/battery-backwards-fried-my-picocalc/23317 "2026-10-15T00:17:14Z")
i accidentally put a battery in backwards. i turned it on and the battery got super hot. i took it out and now it won’t turn on with a usb plugged in. please tell me it’s not hosed. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Updating on Trixie breaks installations](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/updating-on-trixie-breaks-installations/23335)
**Author:** [@K1ttenface](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/K1ttenface)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/updating-on-trixie-breaks-installations/23335 "2026-09-14T11:01:50Z")
Hi, I’m using a CM5 with the Hacker Gadgets NVME kit. I installed Rex’s Trixie image and the QMK firmware on an SD card, then copied it to the NVME drive, used it for a few hours installing/running different apps, everyt… --- ## [Really bad bright vignetting around edges of PicoCalc display](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/really-bad-bright-vignetting-around-edges-of-picocalc-display/23268)
**Author:** [@SalmonSoup15](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/SalmonSoup15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/really-bad-bright-vignetting-around-edges-of-picocalc-display/23268 "2026-09-09T05:03:26Z")
So I got my picocalc yesterday, and there’s a weird issue where there’s this bright vignetting around the edges of the display. I originally though I had to display in too tight, but even with the back cover completely u… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Twister OS and Bookworm want EEPROM update](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/twister-os-and-bookworm-want-eeprom-update/23162)
**Author:** [@GeneralWaste](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/GeneralWaste)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/twister-os-and-bookworm-want-eeprom-update/23162 "2026-08-17T16:42:30Z")
So both Twister and Bookworm ask for EEPROM update. Im now scared to run sudo apt upgrade. under ‘‘apt list --upgradable’’ it says: rpi-eeprom/oldstable, oldstable 28.27-1 all (upgradable from: 28.13-1) im terrified. … --- ## [Troubles with WiFi on pi os lite](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/troubles-with-wifi-on-pi-os-lite/23027)
**Author:** [@Astrox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Astrox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/troubles-with-wifi-on-pi-os-lite/23027 "2026-07-26T06:25:42Z")
Hey there! I just got pi os lite installed, and when I used the command sudo nmcli device wifi list No wifi networks near me showed up. I also tried using nmtui, and there was no wireless connection option, only wired … --- ## [I have a nubie question](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-have-a-nubie-question/22930)
**Author:** [@Qiset](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Qiset)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/i-have-a-nubie-question/22930 "2026-07-12T22:31:30Z")
When I turn on my picocalc, it shows a screen with a top line that says "PicoCalc Bootloader v1.0 The next lines are: "Path: SD/firmware \[Default App\] Lua\_100a58e.bin 353KB MicroPython\_fa)b24c.bin 360KB MP3player… --- ## [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. … --- ## [What license are the PicoCalc example programs under?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-license-are-the-picocalc-example-programs-under/22898)
**Author:** [@Agarmal](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Agarmal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-license-are-the-picocalc-example-programs-under/22898 "2026-07-08T11:33:00Z")
I wrote a program that uses some libraries from the examples in the PicoCalc GitHub repo, but the license is never explicitly stated. I would like to share my project publicly and it’s source code, but for that I need to… --- ## [I'm stuck, and my frustration is winning](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/im-stuck-and-my-frustration-is-winning/22322)
**Author:** [@Shmeeb](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Shmeeb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/im-stuck-and-my-frustration-is-winning/22322 "2026-07-05T18:42:29Z")
I am beyond frustrated with this right now… CM5 lite with hacker gadgets aio I finally got passed the eeprom issue and only to get slapped in the face with this bs. 8 different SD cards, 6 Sandisk and 2 Samsung.. … --- ## [Trackpad keyboard](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trackpad-keyboard/22787)
**Author:** [@FafoJoey](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/FafoJoey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/trackpad-keyboard/22787 "2026-07-03T08:30:51Z")
I just got my track pad keyboard from lulu at hack2you, got it installed but the L- left click button doesnt release. I hear it physically release its clicks, but on the uconsole the left click holds until restart. Just … --- ## [\[HELP\] uConsole (CM4104000) won't boot: Screen flashes once then black, green LED stays solid](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-uconsole-cm4104000-wont-boot-screen-flashes-once-then-black-green-led-stays-solid/22768)
**Author:** [@theblackhacker](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/theblackhacker)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/help-uconsole-cm4104000-wont-boot-screen-flashes-once-then-black-green-led-stays-solid/22768 "2026-06-30T16:43:05Z")
Hey everyone! I’m hoping someone here has seen this before and can point me in the right direction. I’m running a CM4104000 (4GB RAM, 0GB eMMC) on the uConsole mainboard. Symptoms: Holding the power button for ~2 sec… --- ## [New Uconsole +cm5 black screen](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-cm5-black-screen/22807)
**Author:** [@Fender](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Fender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-uconsole-cm5-black-screen/22807 "2026-06-26T21:43:31Z")
I recently bought a Uconsole on AliExpress and installed CM5, but the Uconsole won’t turn on; the screen stays black. However, it works when I connect a monitor. The keyboard also doesn’t work. Has anyone experienced som… --- ## [Unable to locate packages](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/unable-to-locate-packages/22785)
**Author:** [@Justice\_Jackson](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Justice_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/unable-to-locate-packages/22785 "2026-06-25T14:22:56Z")
Hello, I just got my new uConsole and I’m trying to install packages but I keep getting the error message cannot locate (package name). I’m new to this, can someone help please? --- ## [Have Two CM5 uConsoles, neither will boot](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/have-two-cm5-uconsoles-neither-will-boot/22748)
**Author:** [@Tanutype](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Tanutype)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/have-two-cm5-uconsoles-neither-will-boot/22748 "2026-06-21T17:42:49Z")
Hello, My partner and I both received our uConsoles recently, after putting them both together and installing our CM5s (lite versions, 8GB RAM, with WI-FI, no onboard storage), we wrote Rex’s Bookworm image, but neither… --- ## [No bluetooth or WiFi on CM4 8gb 16 eMMc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-bluetooth-or-wifi-on-cm4-8gb-16-emmc/22576)
**Author:** [@Vwdub2000](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Vwdub2000)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-bluetooth-or-wifi-on-cm4-8gb-16-emmc/22576 "2026-06-21T09:49:45Z")
I bought CM4 8gb 16gb eMMc with WiFi. I have flashed Rex’s Bookworm, Trixie and Ubuntu I can’t get any WiFi or Bluetooth. I bought WiFi usb adapter and Bluetooth usb adapter, still no joy. I flashed it using Ecther. … --- ## [Luckfox Lyra , Problem on Ubuntu 22.04](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/luckfox-lyra-problem-on-ubuntu-22-04/22644)
**Author:** [@Farhang](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Farhang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/luckfox-lyra-problem-on-ubuntu-22-04/22644 "2026-06-16T16:37:30Z")
Hello there, i am new and havent many experience with Ubuntu! i made a SD Card from Image that was in Forum , all thing are ok but (make command) doesn´t work!!! i cann´t complinig , could some one help me. thanks in adv… --- ## [Struggling to connect to anything to see files/add games](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-anything-to-see-files-add-games/22520)
**Author:** [@LenaPrime](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/LenaPrime)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-anything-to-see-files-add-games/22520 "2026-06-15T13:18:49Z")
Dusting off my GameShell after many years. Can someone explain to me why I can’t add roms over usb or just plugging the SD card into my computer? for such an open source device it really feels like they made it as inacce… --- ## [My new uconsole can not boot up](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/my-new-uconsole-can-not-boot-up/22636)
**Author:** [@Coner\_McGregor](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Coner_McGregor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/my-new-uconsole-can-not-boot-up/22636 "2026-06-12T12:02:28Z")
Hello guys, I’m a completely noob at raspberry pi and I got my new uconsole 2weeks ago. I assembled everything up and put the cm5 lite in it. I burn the ubuntu image which provided by Rex into the sd card but the screen … --- ## [Ubuntu on NVME - uConsole does not power up](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ubuntu-on-nvme-uconsole-does-not-power-up/22505)
**Author:** [@pnu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pnu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ubuntu-on-nvme-uconsole-does-not-power-up/22505 "2026-06-04T06:38:30Z")
Hi there, So I am trying to install Rex’s Ubuntu on the NVME drive, but after flashing and powering up, the screen remains dark- it does not even light up. When Ubuntu is flashed to a microSD card, it works fine. When… --- ## [No shutdown or reboot - driver problem or hardware problem?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-shutdown-or-reboot-driver-problem-or-hardware-problem/22509)
**Author:** [@pinkstraws](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/pinkstraws)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-shutdown-or-reboot-driver-problem-or-hardware-problem/22509 "2026-05-31T14:54:02Z")
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