Dear Backers,The wait is almost over — CardputerZero shipping has officially begun! 🎉We're excited to share that the first batch of CardputerZero orders is now on its way!After months of development, production, testing, and preparation, we're finally getting CardputerZero into your hands. This is a huge milestone for our team, and we couldn't have made it here without your incredible support.📦 Shipping Is Underway!Starting today, we're shipping CardputerZero rewards in batches, following Kickstarter Backer Number order.Our fulfillment team is working hard to process and dispatch orders as efficiently as possible. Shipping will continue throughout November, so please don't worry if you haven't received a shipping notification yet.A few things to keep in mind:Shipping order: Rewards are being dispatched in batches, based on Backer Numbers.Accessories: If your pledge includes accessories such as Cap LoRa or Cap CC1101, they will be shipped together with your CardputerZero.Tracking information: Once your package has been dispatched, tracking information will be provided so you can follow its journey.Delivery times: Transit times will vary depending on your destination and local customs clearance procedures.🚚 From Our Factory to Your DoorstepSeeing the first CardputerZero packages leave our factory is an incredibly exciting moment for all of us.What started as an idea has now become a real product, ready to travel around the world and find its way into the hands of makers, developers, and creators like you.We can't wait to see what you'll build with it!🎉 Let's Celebrate Together — Upcoming Community Events!Shipping is just the beginning! To celebrate the CardputerZero launch, we're planning two virtual events to connect with our amazing community.🎥 1. M5 On Air: CardputerZero Launch Party with DevelopersJoin us for a special livestream featuring some of the most popular developers in the Cardputer community! We'll explore creative projects, share development experiences, and celebrate the launch together.Guest lineup to be revealed soon!📅 November 27, 2026 (Friday)🕒 11:00 AM–12:05 PM EST (UTC-5) / 5:00–6:05 PM CET (UTC+1)Stay tuned for more details and the livestream link!💬 2. Reddit AMA: Ask Us Anything About CardputerZeroGot questions about CardputerZero? We'd love to hear them!We'll be hosting a Reddit AMA in r/CardPuter, where you can ask us about the product, development, features, and more.📅 First week of December (exact date to be announced)More details coming soon!💙 Thank You for Making This PossibleYour enthusiasm, feedback, and patience have meant so much to our team throughout this journey.We know you've been eagerly waiting for your CardputerZero, and we're doing everything we can to get each order shipped as quickly and smoothly as possible.🛠️ Need Help With Your Order?For order-related inquiries, please contact us through Kickstarter private messages or email CardputerZero@m5stack.com.Please include: Your Kickstarter Backer Number A brief description of your issue We kindly ask that you avoid sending duplicate requests across multiple channels, as this may slow down our response process.The CardputerZero journey is entering a whole new chapter — and we're excited to have you along for the ride!Stay tuned for more shipping updates, and thank you once again for being part of this project.Best regards,CardputerZero Team

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Hi backers,It’s time for another CardputerZero update.We know shipping is the biggest question right now, so let’s start there. We also have quite a few software updates to share, including the factory system, new built-in apps, development tools, desktop features, and third-party apps.Shipping PlanDue to several delays in Raspberry Pi’s delivery schedule, we received the CM0 modules later than originally expected.But after a long wait, the first 3,000 CM0 units have finally arrived!The second batch of 12,000 units is currently expected to arrive by the end of October.This means fulfillment will be divided into two production batches: Batch 1: 3,000 units — CM0 modules have arrived Batch 2: 12,000 units — CM0 modules expected by the end of October We plan to begin shipping the first batch in November. The second batch will also begin shipping in November once the CM0 modules arrive and production is completed.Since the second batch is much larger, it may take longer to complete all shipments. The exact completion timeline will depend on our production and fulfillment progress.We’ll continue to keep you updated as shipments move forward.Factory SoftwareThe mass-production version of the CardputerZero software is ready and will be pre-flashed onto the microSD card included with the standard CardputerZero.The system image will also be available through M5 Imager, so you can download and flash it yourself whenever needed.We’ve shown some of the software in previous updates. Here are a few more features we’ve been working on.Lock Screen & Built-in AppsAs a portable pocket Linux computer, CardputerZero now has a lock screen that turns off the display and prevents accidental key presses while you’re carrying it around.You can also customize the lock screen with your own image by replacing the corresponding image file. We’ll include the detailed steps in our online documentation.In the video below, you can see the current list of built-in apps, along with demos of several applications.We’ve also tried to keep the controls consistent across apps. In most applications: Fn + H opens a Help window with an introduction and key controls. Press and hold ESC exits the application and returns to the app list. These are just a couple of examples — more detailed instructions are provided.We’ve also developed applications for the two Kickstarter add-ons: Cap LoRa-1262 and Cap CC1101.CameraFor those curious about the CardputerZero camera, here are a few sample photos taken directly with the built-in Camera app.Photos taken with the Camera app also include EXIF information.We should mention that we haven’t fully unlocked the potential of the IMX219 yet. Camera tuning is a complex job, and our teammate Kane has already spent quite a bit of time working on it. There’s still room for further optimization.Development & DebuggingWe know many makers will want to connect CardputerZero to a computer for development and debugging as soon as they receive it.In addition to SSH over Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet, we’ve also added ADB (Android Debug Bridge) support.Using a Larger DisplayCardputerZero includes a display interface, allowing you to connect it to a larger screen.You may have seen Raspberry Pi’s recent update to the Raspberry Pi OS desktop. The latest desktop introduces a new Dock and Launcher, giving Raspberry Pi OS a more modern desktop experience.Sometimes, you may want to view the CardputerZero’s built-in display on a larger screen. For this, our teammate LIUBO developed a pre-installed app called Screen Mirror, which mirrors the CardputerZero’s built-in display to the desktop environment in real time.Our teammate Harrison also tried connecting an iPad to CardputerZero via VNC to use the Raspberry Pi OS virtual desktop. Meanwhile, one of our backers, feng, plans to use a Unit Joystick2 as a mouse.We’re sure you’ll discover many more creative ways to use CardputerZero once it’s in your hands.A Note on Desktop PerformanceCardputerZero’s Raspberry Pi CM0 has 512 MB of RAM, so the full graphical desktop environment may run a little slower than you might expect.After all, CardputerZero is at its best as a compact, hackable pocket Linux computer.Third-Party AppsWe’ve also sent CardputerZero samples to several active developers who are already working on their own applications. By the time shipping begins, we expect to have some third-party apps ready to download from the Store.To make sure apps distributed through the Store work properly on CardputerZero, new submissions will need to include a short video showing the app running on real hardware.If you’re already developing an app before receiving your CardputerZero, that’s great — but please test it thoroughly on the actual device before submitting it to the Store.We’re looking forward to seeing the ecosystem grow once more CardputerZeros are in developers’ hands.What’s in the Box?We’ve also prepared a printed User Manual in English, Japanese, and Chinese, covering the essential information you need to get started.Here’s everything you’ll find in the box:CertificationCertification work is also moving forward alongside production. MIC certification, covering the radio and telecommunications requirements for the Japanese market, has already been completed.FCC, CE, UACK, RoHS, and WEEE are currently in the final review process and are expected to be completed by the end of October.Based on the current progress, we do not expect certification to affect the planned start of shipments in November.Almost ThereThe first 3,000 CM0 modules are here, production is moving forward, and both batches will begin shipping in November.Since the second batch includes 12,000 units, fulfillment will continue in batches as production progresses.After CardputerZero reaches your hands, we’ll continue improving the software based on your feedback and deliver future improvements through OTA updates.Thank you again for your patience and support. We’re almost there!— The M5Stack Team

はじめに ── 13,643 人の同好の士と、16 アプリのうち 4 つの手のひら 半年前、私は Kickstarter で 13,643 人の同好の士と一緒に Cardputer Zero に出資した ── 今、Cardputer Zero で動かしたいと構想した 16 アプリの内 4 つのアプリは既に自分の手の中で動いている。 この一行を書きたくて、本記事の構成をずっと考えてきました。M5Stack の Cardputer Zero は、Raspberry Pi Compute Module Zero を内蔵した手のひらサイズの Linux 機です。2026 年春の Kicks

Hello Backers,We are preparing two real-hardware videos to show what the CardputerZero experience looks like from the moment it arrives.Initial Setup & Keyboard GuidanceThe first video covers the init...

Inspired by the M5Stack CardputerZero, Splash Asm gets your logo on SPI and I2C displays — or printers — as early as possible.

はじめに ── Cardputer Zero がまだ届かないので、uConsole で作った Cardputer Zero がまだ届きません。Kickstarter で出資したのは 2026 年春、発送予定は 2026 年 11 月です。だから、手元にある uConsole（ClockworkPi の Raspberry Pi CM4 内蔵ハンドヘルド Linux 機）で先に作ってしまうことにしました。 作ったのは、リポジトリ cardputerzero-apps の App 10 = BCL ログアプリです。BCL は Broadcasting Listening、つまり短波・中

Na Kickstarteru právě probíhá kampaň na CardputerZero. Jde o malý linuxový počítač řízený Raspberry Pi CM0, což je v podstatě zmenšený Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (4× Cortex-A53 1GHz, 512 MB RAM a slot na microSD kartu). CardputerZero má velikost kreditní karty 84×54 mm, jen je tedy tlustší a má 23 mm. Obsahuje klávesnici, 1,9" barevný displej, 1500 mAh Li-Po baterii a konektory RJ45, HDMI, USB-A a dva USB-C (jeden je pro napájení). CardputerZero je dostupný ve variantě Lite za asi 80 dolarů a ve variantě s kamerou, gyroskopem, akcelerometrem a 32 GB microSD kartou za 120 dolarů. CardputerZero je možné rozšířit pomocí modulů 5M. Přímo na Kickstarteru můžete objednat za 20 dolarů modul pro bezdrátovou komunikaci LoRa nebo CC1101. Akce na Kickstarteru potrvá ještě měsíc do 3. července.

M5Stack has teased the CardputerZero, a compact handheld system built around the Raspberry Pi CM0. The device integrates a display, keyboard, battery, and wireless connectivity into a credit card-sized form factor intended for portable Linux-based development and command-line tasks. The platform uses the Broadcom BCM2837 SoC, featuring a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor operating at up to […]

CardputerZero is a pocket-sized computer based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module Zero (CM0) and designed for makers with a 46-key matrix keyboard, a 1.9-inch LCD, HDMI video output, Fast Ethernet, three USB ports, a microphone and a speaker for voice interaction, a 14-pin GPIO header, a Grove interface, and an IR transceiver (Rx/Tx). The credit card-sized device comes in two models: CardputerZero Lite and CardputerZero. The latter also adds an 8MP camera, a 6-axis IMU, and a 32GB microSD card preloaded with the software. Both models are powered by a rechargeable 1,500 mAh LiPo battery or directly via a USB-C port. Cardputer Zero specifications: SoM – Raspberry Pi CM0 Lite SoC – Broadcom BCM2710A1 CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.0 GHz GPU – VideoCore IV GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics VPU – H.264/MPEG-4 1080p30 video decoding, H.264 1080p30 video encoding System Memory – 512MB LPDDR2 RAM Storage [...] The post CardputerZero – A Raspberry Pi CM0 pocket computer for makers (Crowdfunding) appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.

Open-source modular toolkits for IoT devices based on ESP32-updated version of ESP8266. With stackable modules, user-friendly IDE, enabling rapid and high-quality prototyping, STEM education, engineering and mechanical use.

Open-source modular toolkits for IoT devices based on ESP32-updated version of ESP8266. With stackable modules, user-friendly IDE, enabling rapid and high-quality prototyping, STEM education, engineering and mechanical use.

Open-source modular toolkits for IoT devices based on ESP32-updated version of ESP8266. With stackable modules, user-friendly IDE, enabling rapid and high-quality prototyping, STEM education, engineering and mechanical use.

Raspberry Pi's cheapest computer-on-module finds a home in the first Cardputer not to be powered by an Espressif ESP32 microcontroller.

The M5Stack CardputerZero is a tiny, portable computer that's about the size of a small stack of business cards. But despite its compact size, it's a full-fledged PC with a display, keyboard, and support for Linux-based software. M5Stack has been selling similar devices under the Cardputer brand for a few years, but up until now they've featured ESP32 microprocessors and far too little memory to support Linux. But the CardputerZero is powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0, which means it's got the same Broadcom BCM2710A1 quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor as a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, along with 512MB of LPDDR2 and support for WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.2 LE.

Open-source modular toolkits for IoT devices based on ESP32-updated version of ESP8266. With stackable modules, user-friendly IDE, enabling rapid and high-quality prototyping, STEM education, engineer...