Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Custom Carrier Board + M.2 AI Accelerator Integration
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’m building a CM5-based camera system and need an experienced hardware engineer to design a custom CM5 carrier board that supports an M.2 2230 A+E (PCIe) AI accelerator module (Hailo-class). This is for post-session AI processing (clip suggestions/tagging), not live gameplay.
Scope / Requirements:
• Design CM5 carrier board (schematic + PCB layout)
• Route PCIe from CM5 to M.2 2230 A+E Key socket
• Power design (stable rails for CM5 + M.2 module) + ESD/protection
• Include required connectors for camera workflow (details will be shared after hire)
• Provide mechanical notes for extra retention of M.2 module (screw/clamp/support pad)
• Support bring-up/testing guidance
Deliverables (Non-negotiable):
• Full schematics + PCB source files (KiCad or Altium)
• Gerbers, drill files, pick-and-place, assembly drawings
• Full BOM with manufacturer part numbers + alternates
• Basic bring-up checklist + test points
• 1–2 revision rounds
Required Experience:
• Prior work on Raspberry Pi Compute Module carrier boards (CM4/CM5)
• High-speed layout experience with PCIe (impedance control / length matching)
• Comfortable designing for manufacturing
To Apply, Please Send:
• 1–2 examples of similar boards you designed (carrier boards / PCIe / M.2)
• Your CAD tool (KiCad/Altium) + expected timeline
• Confirmation you will provide full editable source files
Scope / Requirements:
• Design CM5 carrier board (schematic + PCB layout)
• Route PCIe from CM5 to M.2 2230 A+E Key socket
• Power design (stable rails for CM5 + M.2 module) + ESD/protection
• Include required connectors for camera workflow (details will be shared after hire)
• Provide mechanical notes for extra retention of M.2 module (screw/clamp/support pad)
• Support bring-up/testing guidance
Deliverables (Non-negotiable):
• Full schematics + PCB source files (KiCad or Altium)
• Gerbers, drill files, pick-and-place, assembly drawings
• Full BOM with manufacturer part numbers + alternates
• Basic bring-up checklist + test points
• 1–2 revision rounds
Required Experience:
• Prior work on Raspberry Pi Compute Module carrier boards (CM4/CM5)
• High-speed layout experience with PCIe (impedance control / length matching)
• Comfortable designing for manufacturing
To Apply, Please Send:
• 1–2 examples of similar boards you designed (carrier boards / PCIe / M.2)
• Your CAD tool (KiCad/Altium) + expected timeline
• Confirmation you will provide full editable source files