
PRODUCT DETAILS
Extension Board
› HARDWARE OVERVIEW
- The X1010 converts the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 x1 interface (5 Gbps) into a standard PCIe x4 slot, enabling compatibility with a wide range of PCIe cards—think GPUs, RAID controllers, high-speed Ethernet, Wi-Fi cards, or NVMe SSD adapters. For creative projects (e.g., a mini graphics workstation, custom NAS, or experimental AI rig), this opens up possibilities beyond the Pi’s native capabilities.
- It features a DC/DC converter supplying 5.5A at 5V for the Pi 5 and 5.5A at 3.3V for the PCIe device, with flexible 12V input options (DC jack or ATX 4-pin). This ensures stable power for both the Pi and demanding PCIe cards, critical for projects pushing hardware limits.
- Mounted under the Pi 5 via a PCIe FFC cable and pogo pins, it avoids GPIO passthrough, letting you stack HATs while using PCIe. It also supports the HAT+ STANDBY mode, auto-powering off the PCIe device when the Pi shuts down—handy for energy-efficient builds.
- Whether you’re prototyping a media server with a GPU, a multi-NVMe storage array, or a high-speed networking hub, the X1010 provides a platform to experiment with PCIe hardware on the Pi 5, which caps at ~500 MB/s real-world bandwidth but still outpaces USB 3.0 for many tasks.
- The X1010’s separate power input (up to 5.5A) handles both Pi and PCIe needs, vital for creative setups with hefty cards.
› APPLICATIONS
The X1010 V1.1 Expansion Board opens up a plethora of possibilities for Raspberry Pi 5 enthusiasts and professionals alike. It's an ideal platform for developing high-performance computing projects, network appliances, and storage solutions. Users can leverage this expansion board to integrate GPUs for AI and machine learning applications, add SSDs for enhanced data storage, or install network cards for improved connectivity options. The board's compatibility with various PCIe cards enables customization based on project requirements, making it a versatile tool for IoT devices, home labs, or even lightweight gaming setups. It inspires the creation of advanced robotics projects, where additional processing power or specialized hardware is required for tasks such as real-time data processing, image recognition, and autonomous navigation.
› DOCUMENTATION
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