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Product description: CardputerZero - Linux Pocket Computer with Raspberry Pi CM0, Keyboard and Screen - M5Stack
The M5Stack CardputerZero is a portable Linux lab-style pocket computer designed for programmers, makers, students, and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Running Linux, the device allows you to work with terminal tools, connect to servers via SSH, run Python code, and edit files using tools like Git and Vim. The manufacturer positions CardputerZero as a pocket-sized environment for coding, testing, and creating projects outside of a traditional computer.
The device has a built-in 46-button keyboard, a 1.9" LCD screen, a 1500 mAh Li-Po battery , a MEMS microphone, a 1 W speaker , and a 3.5 mm audio output . There is also a Sony IMX219 8 MP camera, an IMU module, RTC, 10/100M Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi connectivity, and Bluetooth 4.2 / BLE . CardputerZero supports Grove modules and M5Stack extensions, and the available SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and GPIO interfaces allow you to use it as a mobile tool for prototyping, debugging, and hardware testing.
CardputerZero - Linux Pocket Computer with Raspberry Pi CM0, Keyboard and Screen - M5Stack .
M5Stack CardputerZero is a portable Linux lab pocket computer designed for programmers, makers, students, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.
Special features
- Linux Pocket PC: Lets you work with Terminal, SSH, Python, Git, Vim, and other CLI tools
- Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0: the heart of the device is the Raspberry Pi CM0 module with an RP3A0 processor
- Built-in keyboard and screen: 46-key keyboard and 1.9" LCD display allow you to use the device without additional accessories
- Wireless connectivity: WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2 / BLE
- USB ports: 2x USB Type-C and 1x USB Type-A with host/slave mode
- Hardware Expansion: HY2.0-4P port and 2.54-14P bus with SPI, UART, I2C, USB, GPIO and 5V support
- 8 MP camera: Sony IMX219 module with a resolution of 3280 x 2464 px for vision experiments and multimedia projects
- Built-in audio: MEMS microphone, 1W speaker, and 3.5mm audio output
- 1500mAh battery: mobile power with BQ27220 chip to monitor energy level
- Credit card size: compact dimensions of 85 x 54 mm make the device easy to carry
Portable Linux Lab for Learning and Programming
CardputerZero allows you to learn Linux in a very hands-on way. Users can execute terminal commands, write simple scripts, connect to servers via SSH, and test development tools without the need for a laptop. It's a good choice for those who want to understand Linux systems, the basics of administration, automation, and working with network devices. The device can also function as a compact terminal for quick maintenance tasks. Its built-in keyboard, screen, and wireless connectivity make it ideal for field, workshop, and educational projects.
CardputerZero as a platform for edge AI and hardware experiments
The manufacturer describes CardputerZero as a device for lightweight edge AI applications, automation, and testing local AI tools. Thanks to the camera, Expansion modules and a Linux system allow you to create projects related to image analysis, interaction with the environment, and data processing directly on the device. It's a convenient platform for learning modern technologies in a small, portable form. A major advantage is compatibility with Grove and M5Units modules, as well as additional hardware accessories. SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and GPIO interfaces allow you to connect sensors, communication modules, actuators, and your own electronics projects. This allows CardputerZero to serve as both an educational computer and a tool for prototyping and debugging systems.
The device has a built-in 46-button keyboard, a 1.9" LCD screen, a 1500 mAh Li-Po battery, a MEMS microphone, a 1W speaker and a 3.5 mm audio output.
The manufacturer positions CardputerZero as a pocket-sized environment for coding, testing and creating projects outside of a classic computer.
Technical specifications
- Processor: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0, RP3A0 BCM2837
- CPU: Quad-Core Cortex-A53 @ 1 GHz, ARMv8-A 64-bit
- RAM: 512MB LPDDR2
- Mass storage: microSD slot
- Display: LCD 1.9", ST7789v3
- Video output: HDMI, 1080p 30fps
- Camera: Sony IMX219, 8 MP, 3280 x 2464 px, CSI 4-Lane
- Keyboard: 46-key matrix keyboard
- Ethernet: 10/100M
- Video Decoding: H.264/MPEG-4 @ 1080p 30fps
- Video encoding: H.264 @ 1080p 30fps
- Wireless connectivity: WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 / BLE
- USB: 2x USB Type C, 1x USB Type A
- USB mode: host/slave switchable
- Battery: Li-Po 3.7 V / 1500 mAh
- Battery Monitoring System: BQ27220 Fuel Gauge
- Audio: ES8389 codec, MEMS microphone, 1W speaker, 3.5mm TRS output
- Sensors: BMI270 IMU - gyroscope and accelerometer, RX8130CE RTC
- Grove Port: HY2.0-4P, I2C/UART switchable
- Expansion connector: 2.54-14P
- Expansion interfaces: SPI, UART, I2C, USB, GPIO, 5V
- IR Transceiver: Infrared Transmission and Reception
- Dimensions: 85 x 54 mm
Contents of the set
- M5Stack CardputerZero
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