Important note:

1) The uConsole, Computer module, AC1200 WiFi card, and batteries shown in the photos are not included in any variants.

2) If your address is in the remote area list of the selected courier, your order will be charged for the surcharge later.

3)  This is a pre-order product. The estimated shipping date is November 30th.

The AC1200 WiFi card is not listed in the variants. Please buy it from this link.

Product Description:

The uConsole upgrade kit lets you unleash the full potential of uConsole by adding the PCIe NVMe, RJ45 Ethernet, USB 3.0 (CM5 only), and AC1200 WiFi Card (supports monitor mode).

This upgrade kit contains three boards: the adapter board, the NVMe battery board, and the RJ45 Ethernet and USB 3.0 expansion board.

Adapter Board:

Features:

1. PCIe Connector: expose the PCIe signals of the CM4/CM5, which can be connected to the NVMe Battery board.
2. USB-C Port for flashing: Can be used to flash the EMMC version computer module.
3. USB 3.0 Connector: CM5 only, which can be connected to the RJ45 Ethernet and USB 3.0 expansion board.
4. PWM Fan connector: This connector is compatible with fans designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 and CM5. When used with the CM4, the fan runs at a fixed speed.
5. RPITX connector: This connector was connected to GPIO4, which was used by the RPITX project to transmit radio signals(not tested yet).
6. CSI2 connector: This connector follows the exact pin definition of the CSI port on the Raspberry Pi 5 and can be used to connect the camera module made for the Raspberry Pi.
7. RTC battery connector: To power the RTC of the CM5, do not connect when using CM4.
8. Ethernet signals: The Ethernet signals of CM4/CM5 were routed to the pins that were used for CSI in the expansion port.

There will be a Radxa CM5 version, which will resolve the HDMI output issue and expose the PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 3.0 ports (note that only one USB 3.0 port is currently functional; the Type-C USB 3.0 port is not working).

NVMe Battery Board:

Features:

1. NVMe Battery slot: Supports NVMe SSDs with sizes ranging from 2230 to 2280.
2. Better battery reverse protection: No more heat generated when connecting the battery in the wrong way. And the reverse warning LED will light up.
3. Manual on/off control: Desolder R14 and connect a push-lock switch to J6. The battery will be turned on when the switch is locked. And turn off when the switch is released.
4. 18650/LiPo Battery Pack: There are two variants of the boards, one supporting two 18650-size batteries (Left) and the other supporting a LiPo battery pack (Right).

RJ45 Ethernet and USB 3.0 Expansion board:

Features:

1. USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C: These ports support USB 3.0 speed when using CM5, downgrade to USB 2.0 when using CM4. The Type-C port supports a flip-over feature.
2. USB 2.0 Type-C and Pin-Header: These connectors can be used to connect the USB devices inside the uConsole.
3. GPIOs Pin-Header: Expose 17 GPIO pins and power pins.
4. RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet: This Ethernet port was directly connected to the CM4/5, and it supports LED indicators.

AIO V2:

The AIO board(RTL-SDR/GPS/LoRa/RTC/USB HUB all-in-one expansion) will also upgrade to V2 with the following changes: USB-A on the side will be replaced by an RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet. GPIOs will control the power of the GPS/LoRa/RTL-SDR/Internal USB ports. USB-C ports will be USB 3.0 when using CM5.

AC1200 WiFi Card(supports monitor mode):

The AC1200 WiFi card is powered by the MediaTek MT7921AUN, which supports monitor mode. It can be easily installed in the uConsole with the AIO board. 

The AC1200 WiFi card is not listed in the variants. Please buy it from this link.

Key features

1. MT7921AUN WiFi 6/6E + BT 5.2 combo chip
2. USB-C connector supports USB 3.2 GEN 1
3. 2x IPEX external antenna connector
4. Integrated BT antenna
5. LED indicator for power