We have added new models featuring four RS-485 interfaces to our Industrial Raspberry Pi PL-R4 and PL-R5 series.
New RS-485 4-Channel Models Added to the PL-R4 / PL-R5 Series
Running a Local LLM on PL-R5 | Evaluating Gemma 2 (2B)
Using only the processing power of the PL-R5 (CM5), we ran the small LLM “Gemma 2B” and explored its capabilities for tasks such as format conversion and naming.
Product Specification Change (PCN) Notice
Notice of Front Panel and PCB Carrier Changes and EM7431 Brand Name Change
How to Update the PL-R5 Bootloader
The PL-R5 (with a Compute Module 5 inside) does not use a microSD card. Instead, the bootloader is updated by running a command to write a new .bin image file.This article explains how to update the bootloader on the PL-R5.
Verification of Read-Only Mode in the PL-R5 Trixie Environment
Raspberry Pi OS Trixie differs significantly from previous versions, so some older information is no longer applicable.
In this article, I tested the read-only configuration again in a Trixie environment.
Exhibiting at the Japan Pavilion at IMTS 2026
PiLink is exhibiting at the Japan Pavilion at IMTS 2026.
Summer Holiday Notice
Thank you for your continued support.PiLink Co., Ltd. will be closed for our summer holidays during the following period. Summer Holiday: August 8 (Sat) – August 16 (Sun), 2026 We will resume normal business operations on Monday, August 17.We will also respond to inquiries submitted through our website during the holiday period in the order they are received after August 17. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Can You Use USB Wi-Fi Adapters with Raspberry Pi CM5?
Testing AC600/AC1300 and Installing the Driver
The Raspberry Pi CM5 is available in models with built-in Wi-Fi. However, it is often said that the onboard antenna provides relatively weak wireless performance. To see whether an external USB Wi-Fi adapter offers a better alternative, we decided to put it to the test.
“Apérza TV” Exhibition Interview Videos Have Been Posted
A video of our interview with Apérza TV, filmed at our booth at the “Image Sensing Expo 2026,” has been released.
Running the Orbbec Gemini 335L on Raspberry Pi 5 — From Setup to Validation of an Industrial Stereo Camera
A stereo camera is a device equipped with multiple cameras and functions, using left-right parallax in a way similar to human vision. Its primary purpose is to acquire distance information in real time.
The stereo camera used in this test was the Orbbec Gemini 335L. As shown in the image, it consists of multiple components, including infrared cameras and a laser projector.