Yeah, the whole boot process on the Pi/CM series is definitely more restrictive compared to a standard PC. The lack of a proper BIOS-style boot menu is a bit frustrating, especially when dealing with eMMC vs. SD vs. USB boot. You always have to plan ahead and set up the right method from the start.
For the CM5 dev kit, as far as I know, it should support other CM5 modules (like 8GB or 16GB versions), but you'd need to confirm that the firmware and power delivery are compatible. The dev kits are usually designed to be flexible, but sometimes they have limitations tied to the module they ship with. If you're aiming for long-term use, I'd definitely go for the highest RAM version available to avoid needing an upgrade too soon.
And yeah, Raspberry Pi’s design has always been a bit "purpose-fitted" rather than truly modular. It works well for embedded systems, but if you're expecting a more PC-like experience, it can feel limiting.
For the CM5 dev kit, as far as I know, it should support other CM5 modules (like 8GB or 16GB versions), but you'd need to confirm that the firmware and power delivery are compatible. The dev kits are usually designed to be flexible, but sometimes they have limitations tied to the module they ship with. If you're aiming for long-term use, I'd definitely go for the highest RAM version available to avoid needing an upgrade too soon.
And yeah, Raspberry Pi’s design has always been a bit "purpose-fitted" rather than truly modular. It works well for embedded systems, but if you're expecting a more PC-like experience, it can feel limiting.
Statistics: Posted by Ren42713 — Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:08 pm