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WLAN Pi M4

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Use case

Modular, PoE powered, Wi-Fi 6E capable WLAN Pi. more affordable than the .

What is it?

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) is the brains of a raspberry pi 4 but without any of the IO ports, instead we start with a 'carrier board' possessing the desired IO ports and we add a CM4 to it.

The board we are testing with the WLAN Pi CE is manufactured by 'Mcuzone', can be purchased from AliExpress , the solution is still to be validated. We don't recommend ordering one just yet.

Parts

  • Sandisk Edge or similar 32 GB or larger micro SD card - From $10.99

  • Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (we recommend one with built-in Wi-Fi, so we can use the bluetooth module)

  • Mediatek MT7921K or MT7922 (Wi-Fi 6E module)

  • antennas

  • Waveshare screen and buttons

  • GPIO riser

We have identified two Mcuzone carrier boards of interest!

$76 + $12 (shipping) Total $88 USD

Pros

  • PoE power input

  • Type-C power (limited, see below)

  • 40-pin GPIO (requires pin header) for display connection

  • Bluetooth works on MediaTek adapters (USB bus is internally connected to M.2 slot)

  • Slightly smaller than the WLAN Pi Pro carrier board

Cons

  • No OTG - you can't establish data connection between your laptop and the board via USB

  • No Real Time Clock (RTC)

  • Potentially limited type-C options, varied results in testing regarding power from Macbook Type-C to Type-C or PD charger

  • Only one M.2 slot for Wi-Fi adapters

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Mcuzone CM4_wifi6_PoE Expansion board