
PRODUCT DETAILS
Extension Board
› HARDWARE OVERVIEW
- The X1002 connects an M.2 NVMe SSD (2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 sizes) to the Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 x1 interface, offering speeds up to ~500 MB/s—much faster than microSD (~50-100 MB/s) or USB 3.0 drives (~300-400 MB/s shared). This is great for booting the OS, running a NAS, or handling data-intensive tasks in complex projects.
- Bottom-mounted under the Pi 5 via a short PCIe FFC cable, it keeps the top clear for HATs or coolers (e.g., the official Active Cooler) and fits snugly in tight enclosures like the Geekworm P580 case. For “space-saving NVMe storage for complex builds,” this is a key advantage—think embedded systems, robotics, or multi-HAT setups where real estate is precious.
- It preserves GPIO access and aligns with the Pi’s PIP (PCIe Peripheral) design guidelines, ensuring long-term software support and HAT stacking. This suits intricate projects—like an AI node with sensors or a compact server—where multiple components coexist.
- At $25, it’s one of the cheapest PCIe NVMe options, powered via the PCIe ribbon (5V, up to 1A) or pogo pins (added in V1.1), avoiding external power clutter. It’s a lean, efficient choice for builders wanting speed without breaking the bank.
› APPLICATIONS
The X1002 extension board is ideal for advanced Raspberry Pi users looking to upgrade their project storage capabilities. It's perfect for applications requiring high-speed data processing and storage, such as media servers, high-speed data logging, and real-time AI inference engines. The board's compatibility with NVMe SSDs opens up possibilities for projects requiring fast boot times and reduced latency. Users can further customize their setup by incorporating additional cooling solutions for the SSD or by using different SSD capacities to balance speed and storage needs. This extension board can also be a key component in building custom NAS devices, edge computing solutions, or portable game servers.
› DOCUMENTATION
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