Waveshare CM5 to Pi 5 Adapter Board
A Raspberry Pi 5-style carrier for your Compute Module 5, with headset audio and microphone input built in.
Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Nov 09 and Nov 16
Put a Compute Module 5 on the Raspberry Pi 5's 85 × 56 mm footprint. This carrier board is modelled on the Pi 5's appearance, with Pi 5-compatible interfaces and a 40-pin header for HAT and HAT+ modules.
It also adds something the Pi 5 doesn't have: an onboard USB audio codec and a 3.5 mm headset adapter. You get stereo playback and microphone input without adding a USB sound card.
It accepts every Compute Module 5 variant. To flash an eMMC module, hold BOOT while connecting the USB-C port to a computer. Lite modules boot from a microSD (TF) card. The CM5 needs Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm (2024-11-19 or later) and is sold separately.
Features
- Drive two 4K displays from the 2× micro HDMI ports
- Add expansion boards over PCIe: a 16-pin PCIe ×1 connector that runs at Gen2 by default and switches to Gen3 with
dtparam=pciex1_gen=3in config.txt - Run two cameras, two displays, or one of each: both 4-lane MIPI connectors work as CSI or DSI (a single camera connects to MIPI0)
- Move data at full speed: the two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports each run at 5 Gbps at the same time and share one 2 A current limit. The two USB 2.0 ports share 480 Mbps and their own 2 A current limit. The two limits are independent
- Keep accurate time when unplugged: an RTC battery header supports wake alarms and optional trickle charging (battery sold separately)
- Stay cool under load: a 5 V PWM fan header. The fan starts at 50 °C by default, and you can change the thresholds in config.txt
- Power over Ethernet ready: a 4-pin header for a PoE module (sold separately)
- Clean shutdowns: short-press the power button to turn on or soft power off, or long-press to force power off. A dual-colour status LED shows board state
- Work with 1.8 V peripherals: set the CM5 IO logic level to 3.3 V (default) or 1.8 V
- Lock down the hardware: rear function pins for Wi-Fi disable, Bluetooth disable and write protection
Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Compatible modules | All Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 variants (Lite and eMMC) |
| Video output | 2× micro HDMI, dual 4K output |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB | 2× USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps), 2× USB 2.0 |
| PCIe | 16-pin connector, PCIe Gen2/3 ×1 |
| MIPI | 2× 4-lane CSI/DSI, 22-pin 0.5 mm FPC connectors |
| GPIO | Raspberry Pi 40-pin header (HAT / HAT+ compatible) |
| Audio | Onboard USB audio codec; audio header with 3.5 mm headphone/microphone adapter |
| Storage | microSD (TF) card slot (CM5 Lite only) |
| Fan header | 5 V, 4-pin JST-SH, PWM |
| RTC | External battery header |
| PoE | 4-pin PoE module header |
| Buttons and indicators | Power button, BOOT button, dual-colour STAT LED |
| IO logic level | 3.3 V (default) or 1.8 V, selectable |
| Power input | USB-C, 5 V 5 A (also used for eMMC flashing) |
| Dimensions | 85 × 56 mm |
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What's Included
- 1x CM5 to Pi 5 Adapter Board
- 1x Audio adapter (3.5 mm headphone/microphone)
- 1x MX1.25 4-pin dual-plug cable (approx. 200 mm)
- 1x Screw pack
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Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).
We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
- $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
- $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
- $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
- Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
- $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
- $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
40 Aruma Place
Cardiff
NSW, 2285
Australia
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