CM4 to CM3 adapter compatibility

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tlaguz
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CM4 to CM3 adapter compatibility

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Hello,

I recently bought RevPi Connect S 8 GB. I have plenty of CM4 modules. Will RevPi Connect S work with CM4 module with this adapter: https://www.waveshare.com/cm4-to-cm3-board.htm ?

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Re: CM4 to CM3 adapter compatibility

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Hi Tomasz, the CM4S is not the same as the CM4 so I don't think it will fit. However, I can not give you an exact statement here. In the datasheet of the RevPi Connect S the processor BCM2711 is used. But in the form factor of the CM3.
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I've did a quick test if this could fit mechanically and I guess with some Kapton tape covering the screw terminals underneath the adapter this MIGHT work. No idea about the IO pins nor is this anything we will ever support officially.

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The bootloader will identify this as a CM4 and will load the CM4 devicetree. So out of the box this will moste likely not work.

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