# DeskPi Mini Cube for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE10318 · **Brand:** [52Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/52pi-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/deskpi-mini-cube-for-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-cm4.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/deskpi-mini-cube-for-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-cm4.html.md))

Turn a Compute Module 4 into a palm-sized desktop PC with active cooling, dual HDMI and space for an NVMe SSD.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $82.35 (inc GST) — $74.86 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 5 today; more stock is typically available with a 12–35 day lead time.

## Description

A complete mini PC in a 60 mm cube: drop in a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and you have a desktop-ready computer with cooling, storage and full-size ports built in.

Compute Modules are brilliant, but they need a carrier board, cooling and an enclosure before they're useful on a desk. This cube combines all three. An internal carrier board breaks out dual full-size HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports and USB-C power, while an aluminium heatsink with a PWM-controlled fan sits directly on the CM4 to keep it cool under load.

Storage is handled by an internal M.2 M-Key slot for a 2242 NVMe SSD, and NVMe boot is supported after updating the CM4's bootloader EEPROM. A rear DIP switch gives you access to nRPIBOOT and EEPROM write protection, so you can flash eMMC or update the bootloader without taking the case apart.

With a 40-pin GPIO breakout and an onboard PCF85063 real-time clock, it's well suited to always-on projects such as home automation hubs, network services and compact kiosk displays.

### Features

- Keeps the CM4 cool and quiet with an aluminium alloy heatsink and PWM fan, controllable via GPIO14 or Raspberry Pi OS's built-in fan settings
- Run two monitors at once from two full-size HDMI ports, no adapters required
- Fast storage via an M.2 M-Key slot for 2242 NVMe SSDs (NVMe boot supported after an EEPROM update)
- Reliable wired networking through a Gigabit Ethernet port, plus an internal IPEX1 antenna for wireless CM4 variants
- Two USB 2.0 Type-A ports for keyboards, mice and peripherals, enabled automatically by the latest Raspberry Pi OS
- Keeps accurate time while offline with an onboard PCF85063 RTC (CR1220 battery with ZH1.25 connector sold separately)
- Flash eMMC and update the bootloader without disassembly using the rear 4-position DIP switch
- Connect sensors, HATs and other hardware via the 40-pin GPIO breakout
- Front power button: short press to power on, long press to cut power (shut down the OS first)
 
### Specifications

 | Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Compatible module | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) |
| Display outputs | 2x full-size HDMI (HDMI 0, HDMI 1) |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 Type-A (OTG; enabled via otg\_mode=1, set by default in the latest Raspberry Pi OS) |
| Networking | 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Storage expansion | 1x M.2 M-Key PCIe slot, 2242 NVMe SSD |
| GPIO | 40-pin breakout |
| Real-time clock | PCF85063 (I2C, address 0x51), ZH1.25 2-pin battery socket |
| Cooling | Aluminium alloy heatsink with PWM fan (GPIO14) |
| Controls | Power button, 4-position DIP switch (USB OTG pull-up, Unattended, EEPROM\_nWP, nRPIBOOT) |
| Antenna | Internal IPEX1, 2400–2500 MHz and 4900–5900 MHz, approx. 3 dBi, 50 Ω |
| Power input | 5V via USB-C |
| Dimensions | 60 x 60 x 42 mm |

### Resources

- [DeskPi Mini Cube Wiki](https://wiki.deskpi.com/deskpi/mini-pc/) (assembly, DIP switch, fan control and RTC setup)
- [Raspberry Pi Compute Module Documentation](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/compute-module.html)
- [Raspberry Pi usbboot (rpiboot) on GitHub](https://github.com/raspberrypi/usbboot)
 
### What's Included

- 1x DeskPi Mini Cube case (with carrier board, heatsink and PWM fan)
- 6x thermal pads
- 4x anti-slip rubber feet
- 5x M.2 screws
- 1x IPEX1 antenna
- 1x screwdriver
 
Raspberry Pi CM4, NVMe SSD, RTC battery and USB-C power supply are not included.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/C/E/CE10318-1.jpg)