Raspberry Pi has released the Compute Module 5, arriving with the full functionality of a Raspberry Pi 5 in a compact form factor.
Raspberry Pi’s compute modules are launched with every iteration of Raspberry Pi, so this release follows the Raspberry Pi 5 launched earlier this year. They fit into specialized boards, allowing users to tailor them for custom, “embedded computing” applications. In terms of 3D printing, this could mean integrating a compute module into a custom board designed with ports for the motors, sensors, and displays a specific machine needs to function.
The Compute Module 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, and features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, a 4Kp60 HDMI display output, USB 3.0 and Ethernet interfaces, and more. It also comes in a range of RAM and eMMC configurations, and is compatible with accessories like an I/O board, an I/O case with an integrated fan, an external antenna, and a heat sink.
Connecting the Compute Module 5 to the I/O board makes the module’s interfaces externally accessible through USB ports and Ethernet ports, connectors for HDMI 2.0 and GPIO pins, a microSD card slot, and the like.
Purchased individually, the Compute Module 5 starts at $45, depending on the configuration. However, those looking to dive fully in can buy a development kit, which start at around $170 and includes a Compute Module 5 and all the trimmings, accessory-wise, plus cables and a power supply. The kits start at around $170.
Raspberry Pi has published an in-depth write-up on the latest compute module on its blog, so be sure to check that out if you want to get into specifics. Otherwise, head to the Compute Module 5’s product page.
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