WSAL22590 – Zero-to-CM3-Adapter/en
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Summary
The Waveshare Zero-to-CM3 adapter allows a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W to be connected to a Compute Module 3 (CM3/CM3+). It routes HDMI, USB, SD card slot, GPIOs and camera/display signals.
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Technical overview
- Supports only the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W; the first-generation Zero is not supported.
- HDMI port: routes the HDMI signal of the Zero 2W.
- USB pogo pins: connect the USB signal line of the Zero 2W.
- Micro SD card slot adapter: leads out the data cable of the SD card in the Zero 2W.
- GPIOs: connects to the 40-pin header of the Zero 2W and routes GPIO0–27.
- Camera interface: for connecting to the CAM of the Zero 2W.
- Resource comparison: The adapter provides HDMI, USB2.0, SDIO, GPIO0–27, plus GPIO44 (SDA0) and GPIO45 (SCL0); the Zero 2W additionally has GPIO32/33 (CAM_GPIO0/1) and CSI0/CSI1.
- Related software tools: RPiboot Setup, Panasonic_SDFormatter, Win32DiskImager, PuTTY.
Notes and version constraints
- Compatibility confirmed only for Zero 2W; compatibility with other modules or revisions is not stated.
- No electrical values, prices, stock levels, certifications, or warranty information are present in the source.
- Version-sensitive steps (e.g., bootloader settings) require human confirmation.
- The listed software tools are mentioned as related; specific commands are not included in the source.
Source and revision record
- Zero-to-CM3-Adapter - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 67494
- Captured: 2026-09-03T04:09:18+00:00
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