CM4 Maker Board - Gigabit Ethernet, CSI, DSI display, 5 Grove ports, M.2 Key M, microSD card slot, JST-SH 4-Ways connector

CM4 Maker Board is a feature-rich carrier board, being the perfect companion for the Raspberry Pi CM4 module. There are extensive connectivities like Gigabit Ethernet, CSI, DSI display, 5 Grove ports, M.2 Key M, microSD card slot, JST-SH 4-Ways connector, etc. This carrier board allows you to easily connect and utilize your CM4 module to its fullest potential.

Feature

• Feature-rich Extension Board, Perfect companion for Raspberry Pi CM4
• Versatile Connectivity: Offer 1x Gigabit Ethernet for networking, 4x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x USB-C port for abducent devices connection
• Multiple Peripherals Supported: Assemble 1x CSI camera connector, 1x HDMI, 1x DSI display, 1x analog audio out, 1x fan, 1x RTC, 1x microSD card slot, 1x M.2 Key M connector and 2x M.2 mounting hole
• Multiple Sensors Supported: Provide 5x Grove ports which contain 2x GPIO ports, 1x PWM port, 1x UART port, and 1x I2C port for plenty of options for interfacing with a variety of sensors
• Maker-friendly Design: Mount with one maker Port (JST-SH 4-Ways Connector), 10x GPIO LED, 3x user buttons, 3x piezo buzzers, 2x power buttons, 1x boot switch for convenient development

Description

CM4 Maker Board is a feature-rich carrier board, being the perfect companion for the Raspberry Pi CM4 module. With extensive connectivity and expansions, this carrier board allows you to easily connect and utilize your CM4 module to its fullest potential.

It offers networking capability with a Gigabit Ethernet port for fast networking. It also comes with four USB 2.0 host ports, one USB-C port for versatile connectivity options to a range of external devices, or data transfer.

This extension board can enable users to incorporate multimedia capabilities into their projects with an onboard CSI camera port, DSI display port, HDMI connector, analog audio out, and microSD card slot. You can also increase storage capacity with on board M.2 Key M connector, and use the FAN connector for cooling purposes, and the RTC socket for reliable timekeeping.

Seeed Studio has launched over 300 Grove modules, including sensors, networking, and accessories, etc. That is, you can utilize 5 Grove ports on the board to interface with a variety of Grove sensors or other Grove modules, for a range of development projects.

For added convenience, the board features one maker Port (JST-SH 4-Ways Connector), ten GPIO LEDs, three user buttons, three piezo buzzers, two power buttons, and one boot switch for maker-friendly development.

Application

• Home automation systems
• Media centers and streaming devices
• IoT devices and smart sensors
• Robotics and automation systems
• Industrial machine control and monitoring systems
• Networked devices and servers
• Digital signage and advertising displays
• Educational electronics and development platforms
• Gaming and arcade systems
• Custom embedded systems and prototypes

Specification

Hardware Overview

Part List

FAQ

Can I increase the storage capacity on the CM4 Maker Board?

Yes, the CM4 Maker Board has an onboard M.2 Key M connector that can be used to increase the storage capacity.

What are Grove modules and how many Grove ports are available on the board?

Grove modules are a range of sensors, networking modules, and accessories offered by Seeed Studio. The CM4 Maker Board has 5 Grove ports that can be used to interface with a variety of Grove modules.