Raspberry Pi CM4 Dual Gigabit ETH Base Board

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 is a powerful new compact board that many Makers drool over. However, if you are lucky enough to own a CM4 then you’d quickly notice its distinct lack of interfaces in favour of the small design. Fortunately, plenty CM4 Base Boards are available to provide all the interfaces, ports, and connections you need for your Raspberry Pi project. Most extension boards focus on a few added interfaces for case-to-case solutions while remaining discrete, but the CM4 Dual Gigabit ETH Base Board blows away all concern by integrating a slew of dual ports and multi-interfaces onto one large extension board.

The CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board uses your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4’s native gigabit ethernet capability to supply two RJ45 ports while adding a slew of useful peripherals. This strong dual connection to the wider internet opens the possibilities to create IoT and smart devices with your Pi module. Plugging the tiny CM4 board directly onto the larger extension board, Makers can enjoy the plug-n-play additions of varies Pi Accessories. Raspberry Pi’s are commonly referred to as mini computers, but with the CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board, you could truly build your own Pi computer. Connect two 4K displays using the dual HDMI ports, use the three USB 3.2 ports for a keyboard and mouse, and even connect webcams with the two MIPI CSI-2 camera ports. A Real-time clock is built into the board for a digital timepiece, and more extensions allow you to utilise dual LEDs and install a 5V cooling fan. The large CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board includes a complete bucket list of ports, interfaces and connectors over its 91.5x109mm surface.

The CM4 Gigabit ETH Board is a great choice for extending your Raspberry Pi’s functionality to the extreme, only overtaken by its larger cousin, the CM4 Dual ETH RS485 Base Board (B). Tinkering with IoT technology, smart home devices, and more ambitious projects will never feel limited again. Any variation of the Compute Module 4 is well-matched with the CM4 Gigabit ETH board, including the CM4 Lite which can use the provided MicroSD card slot for storage.

Please Note: The CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board (B) is designed to perfectly fit any variation of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, which is unfortunately not available in our stock at this time.

Typical Applications for CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board:

The CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board is an extension board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. Makers utilise base board like these to supply additional interfaces onto their Raspberry Pi projects, allowing them to tinker with greater functionality. This CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board is a large extension board that offers dual camera ports and dual ethernet ports for your CM4 Pi, among a slew of additional peripherals listed in the table above. Makers are able to create smart home devices and build whole mini computers with the connectivity this base board allows.

Additional Resources:

• The Official Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Documentation Page holds all the information, documentation and guides you need to get started with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
• For a better look at the schematics, user guides, and more information, the Waveshare CM4 Gigabit ETH Base Board Wiki Page is just one click away.

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