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Raspberry Pi gets jiggy with batch CM5 provisioning

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EDGE AND IOT

Clamp, flash, repeat – no separate IO board or host computer required

Raspberry Pi has unveiled a $600 Programming Jig to take the faff out of preparing batches of Compute Module 5 (CM5) boards for deployment.

The device combines the provisioning host and module interface in one box, eliminating the need for a separate IO board.

The IO board is, of course, considerably cheaper, but serves a different purpose: it exposes a CM5's interfaces for development and prototyping. It can also be used during provisioning, albeit through a more involved setup. The Programming Jig is designed to install an operating system and security configuration, then move straight on to the next module.

Weighing just under 1.8 kg, the single-head device accepts one CM5 at a time. Clamp the computer in place and provisioning begins automatically. A typical installation takes about 90 seconds, after which a green status...

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