Product Review: Orange Pi CM4 Baseboard Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi CM4 - Review

Introduction

Are you looking to take your Raspberry Pi CM4 to the next level? Look no further than the Orange Pi CM4 Baseboard Expansion Board from Howay. This official release from Orange Pi is designed to enhance the capabilities of your CM4 with features like USB/CSI/DSI/HDMI/RJ45 Gigabit Network Port, all housed in a sleek acrylic case with a cooling fan for optimal performance.

Key Features

The Orange Pi CM4 Baseboard is equipped with an onboard 40Pin GPIO interface and standard CM4 connector, making it compatible with both Orange Pi CM4 and Raspberry Pi CM4 core boards. Whether you are using it as a development system or integrated into terminal production, this baseboard offers versatility and functionality. It supports popular operating systems like Android 11, Ubuntu 22.04/20.04, Debian 11/12, Open Source Hongmon 4.0 Betal, as well as Orange Pi OS (Arch) and Orange Pi OS (OH) based on open source Hongmon.

Design and Cooling

One of the standout features of this product is the unique open shell cover made of acrylic, which not only provides protection but also allows you to see the inner workings of your CM4. The fully vented case, along with the cooling fan, ensures that your Orange Pi CM4 remains cool even under heavy workloads, delivering optimal performance. What's more, the fan is powered directly from the IO pins, eliminating the need for a separate power supply.

Product Review: Orange Pi CM4 Baseboard Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi CM4

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