CmRat + Raspberry Pi CM5 = The Ultimate Homelab Combo?
Today on Mackey Tech, we’re reviewing the CmRat from DTV Electronics! The CmRat is a carrier board, designed for Compute modules and ideal for developers, engineers, and enthusiasts who want to create their own custom computing solutions! We’re going to test the CmRat with the Raspberry Pi CM5!
✅ Both the CmRat and the Pi CM5 were sent to me free of charge from DTV Electronics but no money has changed hands, DTV has not seen this video before it was uploaded and everything in the video is my honest take!
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➡️ Websites/Sources:
Buy CmRat from DTV Electronics: https://dtvelectronics.com/product/cm...
Buy CmRat from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47tQiyO
CmRAT Reference Guide:https://wordpress-200631-0.cloudclust...
Rpiboot / USB Boot tool for Win/Mac/Linux: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documenta...
Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable: https://amzn.to/3JhkR1k
Raspberry Pi CM5 with Heat-sinks: https://amzn.to/498WEEX
Raspberry Pi CM4: https://amzn.to/4nngtfy
Radxa CM5: https://amzn.to/42P4a49
Instructions for installing CasaOS: https://wiki.casaos.io/en/get-started
Beszel System Monitoring: https://www.beszel.dev/
Uptime Kuma: https://uptime.kuma.pet/
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational and informational purposes only. I’m not responsible for any damage, data loss, or gremlins that may appear from following these steps—so please back up your data and proceed at your own risk. Every setup is different, and your results may vary.
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