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Poly-lactic acid, commonly known as PLA, stands out as the ideal material for beginners venturing into the realm of 3D printing. Its user-friendly nature, exceptional adhesion properties, and suitability for durable prints make it an excellent choice. Thanks to its rapid solidification, PLA delivers superior print quality for intricate, smaller objects without compromising on speed.
Technical specifications:
- Material: 100% Poly-lactic acid, PLA
- Printing features:
- Bed temperature 45-55 ºC
- Printing temperature range 190-220 ºC
- Density 1.25 g/cm³
- Compatibility: Any printer that uses 1.75mm filament
- Dimensions:
- Filament diameter: 1.75mm
- Coil size (D x W): 200 x 66 mm
- Coil shaft diameter: 56mm
What's in the box?
1 x Creality PLA Filament, Fluorescent Yellow 1Kg
These kits are perfect for beginners that are just just getting exposed to the Raspberry Pi, Media enthusiasts looking to stream online content with Kodi, developers looking to exploit the many advantages of the RPI's GPIO pins and anybody looking to get some cool goodies at a great price! They contain all of the essential items that you need to get up and running in no time.
Please Note: These kits are pre-boxed and cannot be modified at all, we do however keep stock on all of the individual items so if you have a special need simply feel free to browse through the rest of our product offerings and select the items that you'd like.
What's in the box?
1 x Official White 5.1V 2.5A Power Supply
1 x Official white 1m HDMI cable
1 x 32 GB Micro SD card with the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS pre-loaded
1 x Black One-Nine Design Case
Want to take your kit to the next level?
Turn your RPI into a Media Centre
Grab yourself a remote control, install LibreELEC or OSMC when setting up your RPI and you'll be streaming in no time. You can even add a wireless keyboard, mouse or other similar controllers
Want a cheap eco-friendly PC
Grab a Keyboard and Mouse, select Raspbian when setting up your RPI and you'll be browsing the web, sending emails, editing spreadsheets and watching videos just like you're used to with a desktop/laptop.
We know you love retro gaming!
RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro-gaming machine Check out our Arcade section, whether you just want a retro control or a mini DIY arcade cabinet we have what you're looking for.
Did somebody say Robotics?
We've got some cool beginner's items in our robotic section
Our Kits come with the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS pre-installed, While we will certainly try our best to assist with any software related questions we cannot offer any kind of official support on community driven, open source, or non-PiShop produced proprietary software.
NOOBS, Raspbian, RetroPie, LibreELEC and OSMC are all examples of open-source software, please visit the developer's respective websites for more info.
A whole bunch of other really cool technical info can be found here.
Where do I start?.........Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
We also have a more open option with no sides available.
This DIY case requires assembly. You will need a small precision flathead screwdriver.
Clear 3mm Acrylic Panels to protect your Raspberry Pi 5.
- 40PIN GPIO
- PCIe
- DSI/CSI Interfaces
- Wall mounting holes
- Airflow Vents On The Top And Front
- With Power On/Off Button
- Easy To Pull & Plug TF Card On The Bottom
What's in the box?
1 x PI5 Acrylic Case A
1 x Nonskid rubber pad (4PCS)
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Screws and standoffs pack
Resources
The Case Consists Of 6 Layers Of Acrylic Panels. Install According To The Following Steps
1. Install the active cooler on the Raspberry Pi 5.
2. Install the short standoffs and screws onto the 1st acrylic panel, please pay attention to the orientation.
3. Install the long female to female standoffs on the RPi board
4. Install the 4 acrylic panel to the sides of the Raspberry Pi 5.
Don't forget to install the little power button first.
5. Install the top plate. This is where all the bits come together. You might experience a bit of difficulty aligning all the plates. A bit of pressure on the top plate helps to get all to pop into place.
6. Insert the top 4 screws that holds it all together. You don't have to use force to tighten them.
Poly-lactic acid, commonly known as PLA, stands out as the ideal material for beginners venturing into the realm of 3D printing. Its user-friendly nature, exceptional adhesion properties, and suitability for durable prints make it an excellent choice. Thanks to its rapid solidification, PLA delivers superior print quality for intricate, smaller objects without compromising on speed.
Technical specifications:
- Material: 100% Poly-lactic acid, PLA
- Printing features:
- Bed temperature 45-55 ºC
- Printing temperature range 190-220 ºC
- Density 1.25 g/cm³
- Compatibility: Any printer that uses 1.75mm filament
- Dimensions:
- Filament diameter: 1.75mm
- Coil size (D x W): 200 x 66 mm
- Coil shaft diameter: 56mm
What's in the box?
1 x Creality PLA Filament, Fluorescent Orange 1Kg
Product Features
- Exceptional High-Speed Printing – The Creality K1 and K1 Max, with a coreXY design, offer blazing print speeds up to 600mm/s and 20000mm/s2 acceleration. These printers impress with stable quality, ensuring your first print in just 13 minutes. Fine-tune your speed for consistent, high-quality results every time.
- Advanced AI Camera and LiDAR – The Creality K1 Max features smart AI capabilities. Its camera enables remote print monitoring and obstacle detection, while the LiDAR sensor ensures first layer perfection, enhancing filament utilization. These AI features simplify printing tasks, making them hassle-free.
- Efficient High Flow Hotend – The K1 Max's high-flow hotend, reaching 300°C, smoothly handles filament flow with a direct drive dual-gear extruder. Boasting 32mm3/s flow, it minimizes stringing, aided by an 18W auxiliary fan for effective model cooling.
- Versatile Flexible Ultra-Stick A Plate Build Surface – Equipped with a magnetic flexible PEI-coated steel plate, the K1 Max offers a spacious 300x300mm build volume. Utilize a glue stick to facilitate print removal, taking advantage of the plate's flexible design.
- Powerful Creality OS Speedy CPU – With a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and 8GB ROM, the K1 and K1 Max run on Creality OS, enabling high-speed printing and WiFi connectivity. Store up to 400 model files for convenient access.
- Enhanced Klipper Software and WiFi Control – Transitioning from Marlin, the K1 series embraces Klipper firmware, enabling smart network connectivity and remote control via PC or phone. Monitor print progress, temperatures, and speeds from anywhere.
- Convenient Fully Enclosed and Preassembled Design – The K1 Max comes preassembled and enclosed, maintaining optimal printing conditions. Ideal for printing ABS and other temperamental filaments, it offers hassle-free setup and sleek, functional design.
- Automated Bed Levelling – Featuring a built-in strain gauge, the K1 Max offers automatic bed levelling, ensuring precise prints without manual intervention. Enjoy hands-free printing, witnessing the K1 Max's magical capabilities unfold
Specifications
| Acceleration | ≤20000 mm/s² |
| Accuracy | 100±0.1 mm |
| AI camera | Yes |
| AI LiDAR | Yes |
| Build plate | Flexible |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Display | 4.3″ color touch screen |
| Extruder type | Dual-gear direct drive extruder |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Manufacturer | Creality |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Max. heated bed temperature | ≤120 °С |
| Max. nozzle temperature | ≤300 °С |
| Max. print speed | ≤600 mm/s |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm (compatible with 0.6/0.8 mm) |
| Outer dimensions millimeters (xyz) | 435 x 462 x 526 |
| Software | Creality Print; compatible with Cura, Simplify3D, PrusaSlicer |
| Supported file formats | STL, OBJ, 3MF |
| Supported materials | ABS, PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF |
| Weight kg | 18 |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm |
| Layer height | 0.1–0.35 mm |
| Technology | FDM |
| Rated power | 1000W |
| Rated voltage | 100–240V~, 50/60Hz |
What's in the box?
1 x Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
- Waveshare POE board for RPi5
- Waveshare M.2 HAT+
- Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+
- Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ AI Kit
- we are testing some more HATs....
This DIY case requires assembly. You will need a small precision flathead screwdriver.
Clear 3mm Acrylic Panels to protect your Raspberry Pi 5.
- PCIe
- DSI/CSI Interfaces
- Wall mounting holes
- Airflow Vents On The Top And Front
- With Power On/Off Button
- Easy To Pull & Plug TF Card On The Bottom
- Ample space to fit the RPi5 heatsink included with the POE board or with most other HATs the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler(not included)
What's in the box?
1 x PI5-CASE-F
1 x Nonskid rubber pad (4PCS)
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Screws and standoffs pack
Resources
- Product Size: 193mm×155mm×50mm
- Gross Weight: 1.2kg
- Net weight: 1.1KG
- Minimum Engraving Diameter: 5mm
- Maximum Engraving Diameter: 120mm
- Maximum Load: 10kg
- Product Material: Aluminum Alloy Frame
Unlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit!
The Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides an exciting way to learn about the relationship between plants and their environment. The user will learn how to monitor environmental conditions and then how to build automated systems.
The kit comprises a two-part plastic greenhouse, Kitronik environmental control board, water pump, Kitronik ZIP Stick, and Mini Prong soils moisture sensor. Also included are 5 crocodile clips, ZIP extension cable and a small screwdriver. Just add a micro:bit, seeds, and then some water and you will have everything you need!
The kit also ships with detailed instructions that will get you up and cultivating in no time. Additionally, there are 7 online MakeCode tutorials. They cover everything from gathering sensor data and having the system automatically react to it, to visual user interfaces and more.
At the heart of the micro:bit controlled Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit is the Kitronik environmental control board. This board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 & V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad.
The environmental control board can be coded with the MakeCode editor and Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible. The blocks can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse.
The default crop for these types of experiments is often cress, as it is quick growing, requires little tending, and can be harvested when they are approximately 5cm tall (within a few days). There are other sprouting plants, such as sprouting white mustard, which also grow quickly and can be harvested when they are 5cm tall. You can also look into micro-herbs/micro-greens. Once you have chosen your preferred crop type you then need to choose a suitable soil.
Note:
- This kit does not come with a BBC micro:bit, available separately here > BBC micro:bit.
- This kit is not waterproof. If you get the board wet, please turn it off and allow it to fully dry. The risk of shock is very small, but be cautious.
- Due to electrolysis and the damp environment, the electrodes on the Mini Prong Moisture Sensor will degrade slowly over time. Please see our general safety advice for more information.
Features
- Build automated growing systems that react to changeable environmental conditions.
- This kit is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and microbit V2.
- The kit comes with detailed assembly and coding instructions.
- At the heart of the kit is the kitronik Environmental control board, designed to be the control hub for this kit.
- Key features of the Environmental control board are;
- It features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.
- There is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).
- The board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.
- It can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power is controlled via the on/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.
- There are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the features of the board.
- Crops such as cress, sprouting white mustard and micro-herbs/micro-greens are ideal for use with this kit.
- Code it with the MakeCode editor using our custom code blocks.
- The Kit can be powered by 3 x AA Batteries or a plug-in power supply.
What's in the box?
2 x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts.
1 x Kitronik Environmental Control Board for micro:bit.
1 x Water Pump.
1 x Kitronik ZIP Stick.
1 x Mini Prong Moisture Sensor.
5 x Crocodile Leads.
1 x ZIP extension cable.
1 x Screwdriver.
1 x User guide Booklet.
Requires
- A web browser and an internet connection.
- One of the following; BBC micro:bit V2. or BBC micro:bit Starter Pack V2.
- 3 x AA Batteries or plug-in power supply.
- Seeds, such as cress.
- Soil.
- Adding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board.
- Tech Talks - live stream playback.
These Lithium Batteries are a superior choice due to their combination of long lifespan (2000 cycles), high discharge capabilities (low internal resistance), and advanced safety features (integrated BMS) - all translating into a better investment compared to traditional lead acid batteries they can effectively replace.
Common Applications
- Gate motors
- Alarm panels
- UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
- Toys
- Torches
Specifications
- Capacity in Ah: 8Ah
- Capacity in Wh: 102.4Wh
- Nominal Voltage1: 2.8v
- Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: 16Amps
- Peak Discharge Current (60 sec): 22Amps
- Charge Voltage: 13.8-14.6V
- Maximum Continuous Charge Current: 8Amps
- Short circuit protection: Yes
- Over voltage protection: Yes
- Under voltage protection: Yes
- Over current protection: Yes
- Charge Temperature: 5°C – 45°C
- Discharge Temperature: 0°C – 45°C
- Terminals: F1 – 4.75mm flat
- Weight (net): 1000g
- Dimension (L x W x H): 151 x 65 x 95 mm
- Number of Cycles (minimum) 100% DOD: 2000
What's in the box?
1 x 12.8v 8Ah Lithium Phosphate Battery
For streaming with computers or mobile phones,
The Volkano Clip Series Microphone features a noise filter whilst the tie-clip helps to secure the mic in place.
A foam microphone cover helps to protect the mouthpiece.
Great for streaming, vocals and gaming this mic really is an all-rounder geared for convenience.
Feaures
- For streaming with computers or mobile phones
- 3.5 mm Jack
- Tie-Clip Included
- Noise Filter Included
Specifications
- Signal Noise Ratio: >60 dB
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Mic Sensitivity: -34 dB +/-3 dB
- Mic Impedance: 2.2 k
- Mic Direction: Omnidirectional
- Mic Type: Electret Capacitance
What's in the box?
1 x 3.5mm Clip Microphone
Full Aluminum Passive Cooling Open Case for Raspberry Pi 5
What's in the box?
1 x Full Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 5
Resources:
Intsallation Guide: https://youtu.be/uOdaYrvMqxc
- Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVME Case further expands your Raspberry Pi 5 potential with included M.2 NVME Expansion Board support.
- Boot your Raspberry Pi 5 from an NVME M.2 Drive.
- Built-in HEATSINK for your M.2 NVME Drive
- Enjoy faster and higher storage access by connecting M.2 NVME drives via the PCIe slot on the Raspberry Pi 5
- Versatile M.2 NVME support compatible with any M.2 NVME with M-Key up to 2280 size
- Greater thermal management on M.2 NVME with included aluminum heatsink specific to M.2 drive to keep it cool, efficient and working longer
- Reliable and consistent data transfer with included FPC impedance controlled cable
- Argon ONE V3 M.2 NVME Case is now made compatible for Raspberry Pi 5 with upgraded features and all new black finish.
- Better Active Cooling with the blower type PWM programmable 30mm fan. Repositioned within the case to be more efficient and quiet.
- Improved Passive Cooling with the addition of heatsink on the power management chip of the Raspberry Pi 5 aside from its CPU, which both get hot during heavy use.
- Better communication and power management with the Raspberry Pi 5 thru Raspberry Pi's RP2040 chip, which controls the features and functions of the Argon ONE V3, like fan speed, power management state (e.g. boot manually or automatically after a power outage by simply setting the jumper pins inside the case) allowing you to use the Argon ONE however you see fit.
- Power button located at the back can perform the following with the installation of a open sourced script allows for safe shutdown, reboot and forced shutdown
- Cable management remains exquisite with two full-sized HDMI ports neatly placed at the back allows the Raspberry Pi 5 to use two monitors simultaneously
- Sleek magnetic cover to the access port of the custom color coded GPIO Pins.
- Built-in IR receiver allows the Argon ONE V3 to be easily usable with the Argon IR remote meaning the case now makes for an even better media player!
- Enjoy using your audio accessories with the OPTIONAL 3.5mm audio jack via the internal DAC audio board upgrade (see separate listing)
What's in the box?
1 x Argon ONE V3 Aluminum Case
You might also like....Elevate your RPi 5 sound experience by adding an Argon BLSTR Dac to your order.
Resources
Argon One V3 M.2 NVME PCIE Case manual
M.2 NVMe Drive Compatibility:
Other drives may also be compatible but we have not tested them yet.
Western Digital SN850
Western Digital SN740
Western Digital SN570
Western Digital SN530
Western Digital Black SN750 SE (Phison Controller)
Team MP33
Samsung 980 Pro
Samsung 980
Sabrent Rocket Nano
Sabrent Rocket 4.0
PNY CS1030
Origin Inception TLC830 Pro NVMe
Netac NV3000 NVMe SSD
Netac NV2000 NVMe SSD
Lexar NM710
Lexar NM620
Kioxia Exceria NVMe SSD
Kioxia Exceria G2 NVMe SSD
Kingston KC3000
Kingston SNV2S NV2 Gen4 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive
Inland PCIe NVMe SSD
Crucial P3 Plus M.2
Crucial P3 M.2
Crucial P2 M.2
Axe Memory Generic Drive
AData XPG SX8200 Pro
- The Argon NEO 5 is redesigned specifically to meet the high demands of the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Impressive thermal dissipation solution for both passive and active cooling.
- Aluminum case enclosure with passive cooling fins that act as the heatsink
- Air intake vents allow for cool air to enter the case
- 30mm PWM fan helps with the airflow and push out hot air to exhaust vents
- Made with aluminum alloy and polished with a Black & Red finish for stunning aesthetics.
- Easy assembly for the 3 part case with the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Small foot print allows to bring it anywhere - or easily mount to your desired station with built in mounting points.
- Complete access to all ports with the removable top cover.
- Space grade aluminum helps protect Raspberry Pi 5 board from physical damage.
- The case has a screw on top cover to keep the ports safe when not in use.
- Optional SD card cover to protect your data even further.
- Integrated power button
- LED light display
What's in the box?
1 x Argon NEO 5 BRED Case
Resources
Testing info : https://magpi.raspberrypi.com/articles/raspberry-pi-5-cases-group-test
- Argon NEO 5 M.2 NVME Case further expands your Raspberry Pi 5 potential with included M.2 NVME Expansion Board support.
- Boot your Raspberry Pi 5 from an NVME M.2 Drive.
- Built-in HEATSINK for your M.2 NVME Drive
- Enjoy faster and higher storage access by connecting M.2 NVME drives via the PCIe slot on the Raspberry Pi 5
- Versatile M.2 NVME support compatible with any M.2 NVME with M-Key up to 2280 size
- Greater thermal management on M.2 NVME with included aluminum heatsink specific to M.2 drive to keep it cool, efficient and working longer
- Reliable and consistent data transfer with included FPC impedance controlled cable
What's in the box?
1 x Argon NEO 5 M.2 NVMeCase
Resources
M.2 NVMe Drive Compatibility:
Other drives may also be compatible but we have not tested yet.
Western Digital SN850
Western Digital SN740
Western Digital SN570
Western Digital SN530
Western Digital Black SN750 SE (Phison Controller)
Team MP33
Samsung 980 Pro
Samsung 980
Sabrent Rocket Nano
Sabrent Rocket 4.0
PNY CS1030
Origin Inception TLC830 Pro NVMe
Netac NV3000 NVMe SSD
Netac NV2000 NVMe SSD
Lexar NM710
Lexar NM620
Kioxia Exceria NVMe SSD
Kioxia Exceria G2 NVMe SSD
Kingston KC3000
Kingston SNV2S NV2 Gen4 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive
Inland PCIe NVMe SSD
Crucial P3 Plus M.2
Crucial P3 M.2
Crucial P2 M.2
Axe Memory Generic Drive
AData XPG SX8200 Pro
- Aluminum enclosure designed for Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (compatible with other Zero and Zero W Boards)
- Passive Cooling
- Access to all Zero 2 W Ports
- Replaceable ABS Plastic Cover
- Connects seamlessly with the POD HDMI-USB Hub Module and other POD modules
- Power requirement: 5V, 3Amp; via microUSB Port
What's in the box?
1 x Argon POD case only
Resources
Argon POD installation guide
- Aluminum enclosure designed for Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (compatible with other Zero and Zero W Boards)
- Passive Cooling
- Access to all Zero 2 W Ports
- Replaceable ABS Plastic Cover
- Connects seamlessly with the POD HDMI-USB Hub Module and other POD modules
- Power requirement: 5V, 3Amp; via microUSB Port
- Includes HDMI-USB Module
- Converts Mini HDMI to regular HDMI
- adds 3 additional USB2.0 Ports
What's in the box?
1 x Argon POD case only
Resources
Argon POD installation guide
Please note: The Raspberry Pi 5 is not included
Features
- Argon THRML Radiator Cooler significantly boosts thermal management on the bare Raspberry Pi 5
- Superior heat dissipation away from the Raspberry Pi 5 with copper heat pipe and tower style radiator for enhanced cooling capabilities
- Integrated 60mm PWM blower fan helps cool down the Raspberry Pi 5 faster
- Quick snap on and push pins for easy mounting on Raspberry Pi 5
- Comes with thermal compound and thermal pad for better heat management
- Input voltage: 5V DC supplied via four-pin fan header on Raspberry Pi 5
- Fan speed control: Pulse width modulation control with tachometer
- Maximum airflow: 18.13 CFM
- Maximum fan speed: 5000 RPM +/- 15%
- Product material: Aluminum
What's in the box?
1 x radiator cooler
This is a heatsink set for Raspberry Pi 5. Raspberry Pi 5 computers deliver great performance and of course, more power will generate more heat for all CPUs. This is especially true for Raspberry Pi 5 as it is the most powerful Raspberry Pi board. With good heat management, this single-board computer will stay cool and cold!
See the below installation using the blue kit
It comes with 4 heatsinks with thermal pads. The thermal pads are for better thermal conductivity. They are particularly for CPU, RAM IC, I/O controller, and LAN chip on Raspberry Pi 5 board.
- 4 pieces heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5
- Material: Aluminum
- All four heatsinks come with fins for better heat dissipation
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 boards
- Comes ready with thermal adhesive tape
- Easy to install
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
1 of 17mm x 17mm x 6mm
1 of 14mm x 10mm x 6mm
1 of 12mm x 12mm x 5mm
1 of 6mm x 5mm x 5mm
What's in the box?
1 x set of Aluminum Heat Sinks
This is a heatsink set for Raspberry Pi 5. Raspberry Pi 5 computers deliver great performance and of course, more power will generate more heat for all CPUs. This is especially true for Raspberry Pi 5 as it is the most powerful Raspberry Pi board. With good heat management, this single-board computer will stay cool and cold!
See the below installation using the blue kit
It comes with 4 heatsinks with thermal pads. The thermal pads are for better thermal conductivity. They are particularly for CPU, RAM IC, I/O controller, and LAN chip on Raspberry Pi 5 board.
- 4 pieces heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5
- Material: Aluminum
- All four heatsinks come with fins for better heat dissipation
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 boards
- Comes ready with thermal adhesive tape
- Easy to install
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
1 of 17mm x 17mm x 6mm
1 of 14mm x 10mm x 6mm
1 of 12mm x 12mm x 5mm
1 of 6mm x 5mm x 5mm
What's in the box?
1 x set of Aluminum Heat Sinks
- NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express) SSD, normally via PCIe bus. These are NOT SATA SSD
- 2242, mechanical size/dimension, please ensure the size fits the board
- M.2 M-Key (Only 128GB is B+M-Key), please make sure the M.2 socket supports M-key
- Comes Pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS and is ready to boot up on
- Raspberry Pi 5 (with the latest bootloader firmware and a PCIe to M.2 HAT. To update the bootloader, please refer to this tutorial)
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (with the latest bootloader firmware)
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Compute Module 4 (CM4) with NVMe SSD carrier board.
- Please DO NOT format it if you intend to use it with the Raspberry Pi board.
Note: NVMe 2242 M-Key MakerDisk SSD 512GB, 256GB, and 128GB shipped from January 2024 onwards are loaded with the latest Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) - Bookworm (release date: 5th December 2023).
M.2 2242 M-Key NVMe SSD for Raspberry Pi 5 & Raspberry Pi 4
Cytron Technologies, is pretty excited about the PCIe extension on Raspberry Pi 5 and Jeff Geerling has helped to verify that the MakerDisk NVMe (particularly 2242) works on Raspberry Pi 5, booting into Raspberry Pi OS without any hassle. Of course, you can use it to boot up Raspberry Pi 4 with USB to NVMe adapter. With Compute Module 4 (CM4), the PCIe Gen2 bus is extended out on some carrier boards such as the CM4 Maker Board or Mini Base (A). Furthermore, the NVMe boot is also officially released by Raspberry Pi. This is a native NVMe SSD boot via PCIe bus, it does not go through to any USB to NVMe adapter.
This NVMe SSD is in the M.2 2242 (M Key) form factor. We called it MakerDisk! A Disk from Makers to Makers :) It is an M.2 2242, M-Key, NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) with 512GB, 256GB, and 128GB capacity. And it is preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS.
Do check out Jeff Gerling talking about CM4 boots off an NVMe SSD, natively in this video:
If you prefer to read the article, welcome to check out the blog by Jeff Gerling here: The Raspberry Pi can boot of NVMe SSDs now.
From Jeff's benchmarking with eMMC, microSD card, and USB 3.0 (UASP) adapter, the native NMVe interface is 12x faster on the Pi for normal file operations that include: copies, and random read/write. And that also improves day-to-day performance.
Of course, we have also done some speed tests using the built-in Raspberry Pi Diagnosis. Here are the speed test results that we get based on the SSD Capacity:
Capacity - 128GB
- Sequential write speed 385505 KB/sec (target 10000) - PASS, over 38 times faster than the target
- Random write speed 25680 IOPS (target 500) - PASS, over 50 times faster than the target
- Random read speed 22351 IOPS (target 1500) - PASS, nearly 15 times faster than the target
- Sequential write speed 397187 KB/sec (target 10000) - PASS, over 38 times faster than the target
- Random write speed 27352 IOPS (target 500) - PASS, over 50 times faster than the target
- Random read speed 23608 IOPS (target 1500) - PASS, nearly 15 times faster than the target
Here is a comparison table between the Native MakerDisk NVMe (2280 and 2242) boot on CM4 Lite, eMMC on CM4, and microSD card boot (normal) on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B: The data are taken from Raspberry Pi Diagnosis
Note: Raspberry Pi Diagnosis result depends on many factors (New memory or used memory, interface, SATA interface, USB interface, USB cable, etc). It should be taken as a reference only.
As for the size, please make sure the carrier board or adapter supports M.2 2242, M-Key:
As far as we have tested, this NVMe SSD is compatible with:
- PCIe to M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
- CM4 Maker Board, and of course, you will need a CM4 Lite (No eMMC) version.
- Argon One NVMe Base will need manual adjustment of M.2 mounting spacer and screw to 2242
The NVMe 2242 B+M-Key (128GB only) MakerDisk SSD on the bottom of CM4 Mini Base (A), is perfect!
The combination of MakerDisk 2242 NVMe SSD and the latest Argon ONE NVMe Expansion Base is another perfect match:
Note: You will need to shift/relocate the SSD mounting spacer to the 2242 hole on the NVMe base to mount the shorter NVMe drive.
Setup of Raspberry Pi 4 Model B booting from MakerDisk NVMe (2242) SSD via a USB3.0 to NVMe Adapter.
Setup of Raspberry Pi 5 booting from MakerDisk NVMe (2242) SSD via a PCIe to M.2 HAT.
This NVMe M.2 2242MakerDisk SSD has a maximum sequential read and write speed of up to 1700MB/s and 600MB/s respectively. The above results are limited by the PCIe lane on CM4 and the USB3.0 to NVMe interface. It works perfectly and boots up without any issue in Argon One NVMe Case.
Note: This MakerDisk SSD is PRE-LOADED with the Raspberry Pi OS, it can boot into Raspberry Pi OS right out of the box with the:
- Raspberry Pi 5 & Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, and of course, you will need a USB to NVMe adapter, or expansion board such as Argon One NVMe base
- Raspberry Pi 400, you will also need a USB to NVMe adapter
- CM4, the Lite version will be great as it should auto-boot from either microSD or NVMe SSD. Of course, it will also require a carrier board that has NVMe 2280 M.2 M-Key, or both key slots.
Is Your Raspberry Pi Ready with USB Boot?
Most of the latest Raspberry Pi comes with the latest USB bootable firmware. In case you have an older version of the Raspberry Pi board, or you are not sure, just check it using one of these methods:
Option 1: Do it from Raspberry Pi OS desktop with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, going into the raspi_config, by leepspvideo:
After the Raspberry Pi Imager loads the EEPROM firmware into the microSD card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B's microSD card slot and power it up. After just 3 seconds, the EEPROM is updated with new firmware and it is ready for USB boot.
Option 3: Boot it directly if your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B comes with the latest firmware in the EEPROM, nothing needs to be updated :)
You can always reload the image/Operating System into this NVMe SSD using a USB3.0 to M.2 NVMe Adapter. We recommend using the official imager: Raspberry Pi Imager. Please check this video out on how to use the Advance features:
What's in the box?
1 x NVMe 2242 M-Key MakerDisk SSD (Preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS) - 128GB
You might also need a NVMe board.
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