# \#uconsole **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/uconsole/163.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [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:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/mainline-linux-7-1-7-2-on-uconsole-radxa-cm5-new-panel-working-sources-published/23251 "2026-10-20T04:13:07Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ubuntu-26-04-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/17397 "2026-10-11T20:33:21Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 225\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/retropie-6-12-y-for-uconsole-and-devterm/13572 "2026-10-07T08:03:11Z")
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… --- ## [Any chance of the kernel drivers getting usptreamed?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-chance-of-the-kernel-drivers-getting-usptreamed/23456)
**Author:** [@ell1e](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ell1e)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-chance-of-the-kernel-drivers-getting-usptreamed/23456 "2026-10-05T11:26:41Z")
I wonder, has anybody ever tried to usptream the uconsole kernel drivers? It seems like the kernel upgrades are causing distribution people some headaches that apparently could be avoided if the after the fact patching a… --- ## [Upgraded my uconsole and it’s slower than it was previously](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/upgraded-my-uconsole-and-it-s-slower-than-it-was-previously/23455)
**Author:** [@simpsonq0628-stack](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/simpsonq0628-stack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/upgraded-my-uconsole-and-it-s-slower-than-it-was-previously/23455 "2026-10-04T13:56:51Z")
I upgraded my uconsole to a cm5 lite 4gb from a cm4 also got the adapter board and the battery adapter with nvme slot using a gen 3 nvme ssd and it is slower than when I had a cm4 with a sd card. Any help or wisdom would… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [PortMaster for uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/portmaster-for-uconsole/23236)
**Author:** [@Xalk07](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Xalk07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/portmaster-for-uconsole/23236 "2026-09-16T11:29:47Z")
This topic is for discussing and improving PortMaster and the games that use it to run on the uConsole. PortMaster is typically run on Chinese handhelds using their Linux-based system builds. And you can also run it o… --- ## [NixOS for the A06](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-for-the-a06/23344)
**Author:** [@cckuoescxethyomogoet](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cckuoescxethyomogoet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/nixos-for-the-a06/23344 "2026-09-15T06:29:15Z")
I’ve been putting together NixOS support for the A06 module, built against a mainline kernel rather than the vendor tree: Linux 6.18, U-Boot 2026.07 and upstream Trusted Firmware-A, with no vendor blobs in the boot cha… --- ## [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… --- ## [Dragon OS for uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dragon-os-for-uconsole/23277)
**Author:** [@captainspaulding](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/captainspaulding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dragon-os-for-uconsole/23277 "2026-09-09T16:31:34Z")
Hey Where can I get Dragon OS for the uConsole? It used to be in Rex’s Google Drive but no longer there and when I download Dragon OS from https://ak-rex.com/, it just comes up as Pi Desktop OS when running in uConsole. … --- ## [Meshcore GUI Client for uConsole and AIO](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/meshcore-gui-client-for-uconsole-and-aio/21586)
**Author:** [@cwill747](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cwill747)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/meshcore-gui-client-for-uconsole-and-aio/21586 "2026-09-06T17:48:24Z")
Inspired by the work that @guax did for the uConsole increating a TUI ( TUI Meshcore Client for the uConsole ), I created (vibe-coded) a GTK-based desktop GUI application for the uConsole and the HackerLabs AIO board. Li… --- ## [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… --- ## [No outgoing voice on phonecalls](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-outgoing-voice-on-phonecalls/23160)
**Author:** [@jeffkingdom](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jeffkingdom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/no-outgoing-voice-on-phonecalls/23160 "2026-08-21T14:50:00Z")
I have the 4g expansion module for my uConsole. I can’t seem to get the outgoing voice working when I make a phone call. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I can hear the calls just fine, but my voice doesn’t go ou… --- ## [What could I use a Xiao ESP32 in a uConsole for?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-could-i-use-a-xiao-esp32-in-a-uconsole-for/23151)
**Author:** [@ClockPunk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ClockPunk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-could-i-use-a-xiao-esp32-in-a-uconsole-for/23151 "2026-08-16T11:13:35Z")
I was browsing Printables for stuff related to the uConsole and came across these mounts meant to house a Seeed Xiao ESP32 https://www.printables.com/model/1716113-xiao-esp32-internal-mount-for-uconsole https://www.print… --- ## [DragonOS 7.1.y for the uConsole and DevTerm](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dragonos-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/17289)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/dragonos-7-1-y-for-the-uconsole-and-devterm/17289 "2026-08-16T08:40:09Z")
DragonOS Pi64 is an out-of-the-box 22.04 aarch64 Raspberry Pi based operating system for anyone interested in software defined radios. Features: Sane charging defaults applied. Kernel updates though my APT repo. Extern… --- ## [Planning my Ideal uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/planning-my-ideal-uconsole/23085)
**Author:** [@ClockPunk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ClockPunk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/planning-my-ideal-uconsole/23085 "2026-08-12T10:42:16Z")
Hi. I’ve never owned a uConsole before but I’ve been looking it up and all the upgrades available for it for a while and have grown very interested in owning one. As an aspiring pentester, I definitely want mine to be m… --- ## [Kernel 7.1.y test](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kernel-7-1-y-test/22945)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kernel-7-1-y-test/22945 "2026-07-29T07:28:59Z")
I’m moving over to kernel 7.1.y and want some people to test it before i put it in the repo for general updates. I’ve tested on all the hardware I have but need tests done with the new uConsole panel and also the DevTerm… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Ready-to-flash Arch Linux ARM images for uConsole CM4 and CM5](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ready-to-flash-arch-linux-arm-images-for-uconsole-cm4-and-cm5/22863)
**Author:** [@wdk-kr](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wdk-kr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/ready-to-flash-arch-linux-arm-images-for-uconsole-cm4-and-cm5/22863 "2026-07-07T01:24:07Z")
Hi everyone, I made a small Arch Linux ARM project for the ClockworkPi uConsole: There are already some great uConsole Linux and kernel projects in the community, but I wanted to try building my own Arch Linux ARM se… --- ## [PostmarketOS - uConsole CM4](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/postmarketos-uconsole-cm4/12458)
**Author:** [@mikeschnier](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/mikeschnier)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/postmarketos-uconsole-cm4/12458 "2026-07-03T14:25:32Z")
Edit 2: Now that there’s an official testing build, it’s easier to set up a distro with the pmbootstrap utility. This is the first community maintained distro for the uConsole that I’ve seen in the wild! PostmarketOS is… --- ## [ClockworkPi uConsole - Parrot Security 6.12.45 with SDR-RTL drivers and ALFA WiFi cards + designated software](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clockworkpi-uconsole-parrot-security-6-12-45-with-sdr-rtl-drivers-and-alfa-wifi-cards-designated-software/21674)
**Author:** [@krokowitz](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/krokowitz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clockworkpi-uconsole-parrot-security-6-12-45-with-sdr-rtl-drivers-and-alfa-wifi-cards-designated-software/21674 "2026-06-22T01:25:00Z")
First of all, I’d like to say hello. I’ve been following and reading your posts for some time (basically since I got my uConsole). I’ve been testing various OS images and I haven’t changed anything in the uConsole confi… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Bookworm 6.1.y for the Radxa CM5 uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bookworm-6-1-y-for-the-radxa-cm5-uconsole/16315)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bookworm-6-1-y-for-the-radxa-cm5-uconsole/16315 "2026-06-07T01:08:01Z")
First Release: 6.1.84 Image Test it out and post anything that doesn’t work. I’ll be setting up a APT repo for the Radxa CM5 too so there will be kernel updates in the next image release. Features: ClockworkRadxa-Bookwo… --- ## [Compatible Batteries for uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/compatible-batteries-for-uconsole/22540)
**Author:** [@guru](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guru)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/compatible-batteries-for-uconsole/22540 "2026-06-04T20:34:38Z")
I found Panasonic ga which is 3500 Mah but some one say Samsung 30Q(3000 mah) is best for uconsole. Please suggest which is more compatible battery for uconsole? --- ## [uConsole-Sleep v1.3](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-sleep-v1-3/15612)
**Author:** [@paragonnov](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/paragonnov)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/uconsole-sleep-v1-3/15612 "2026-05-03T07:29:14Z")
Hello, I’ve coded a simple screen lock and power-saving service for uConsole. ▶ TL;DR The service consists of two background processes: sleep-remap-powerkey /usr/local/bin/sleep\_remap\_powerkey Detects … [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/uconsole/163.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=uconsole)