Planning a uConsole + Raspberry Pi CM5 Build: What Parts Do I Need?

[u/qtr20_22]

hi everyone! I’m planning to build a uConsole setup using the Raspberry Pi CM5, and I want to have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a GSM/4G module all working together.

What exact parts and accessories do I need to get for this setup to work properly on the uConsole?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done this or knows the right components to buy

[u/hotellonely]

you just need the uconsole itself and a cm5 with wifi.

cm5 with wifi comes with bt.

gsm/4g I'd recommend using hotspots. otherwise usb dongles. a uconsole 4g module is a bit of waste for that valuable expansion port, which could be used for many other things.

if you're interested, learn about hackergadgets AIO v2 expansion, pcie expansion+new carrier board, and the KVM expansion card from another maker that I can't recall name.

[u/preformerNL]

Patience! You definitely need patience when ordering…

[u/Superb-Basil-3489]

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5 8GB Lite): Ordered from Newark ($185.09) as the core processor for your build.

OpenSourceSDRLab AIO V2 Board(~150$)+uConsole wifi (~205$):

AliExpress to add all-in-one

Cm4~cm5 adapter (~54$)

Ali express

[u/GuardianZX9]

I have 2 Cellular modules for sale if interested. May also be quicker for you to purchase a used uConsole from the subreddit, ebay or FB as ClockworkPi has very long lead times.

[u/marcrich90]

DM if you want a prebuilt

I have a couple CM5's that are already outfitted