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MCDODO

MCDODO X1001 PCIe to M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 development board

SKU CH-P6Z8-JA6DQ MPN X1001

Adds NVMe SSD storage to Raspberry Pi 5 using M.2 Key-M drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280 lengths

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • Adds high-speed NVMe storage to Raspberry Pi 5
  • Supports M.2 Key-M SSDs in 2230 2242 2260 2280 lengths
  • Includes copper pillars for secure short-drive mounting
  • Powered via PCIe FFC cable using 27 W 5.1 V supply
  • Official Geekworm X1001 design with Wiki troubleshooting guide

PCIe to M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

The MCDODO X1001 is a PCIe peripheral board that adds an M.2 Key‑M slot to a Raspberry Pi 5. It connects via the board's PCIe FFC ribbon cable and accepts NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths. A copper pillar is included for the shorter drive sizes. The Raspberry Pi 5 itself is not included.

Suits Pi 5 owners adding NVMe storage.

This HAT suits owners of a Raspberry Pi 5 (2GB, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB) who want to boot from or store data on an NVMe SSD. It is not for users of earlier Pi models, nor for builds that cannot accommodate the required FFC cable connection. The matching enclosure is the P579M2 case.

Requires 27 W USB‑C PD power supply

Stable operation depends on powering the Pi 5 with the official 27 W USB‑C PD supply (5.1 V / 5 A). Standard phone chargers may not deliver enough current for the NVMe SSD, risking instability or data loss. Correct OS configuration and firmware‑SSD compatibility are also essential.

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Specifications

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Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

Does the X1001 board need a separate power supply for the NVMe SSD?

No, the X1001 draws power through the PCIe FFC ribbon cable from the Raspberry Pi 5. Use the official 27 W USB-C supply rated at 5.1 V / 5 A to keep the NVMe SSD stable.

Will the X1001 HAT fit inside the P579M2 case while using a 2280 length NVMe SSD?

The P579M2 case is designed for the X1001 and supports M.2 Key-M NVMe SSDs up to 2280 length, so the board and a full-size drive will fit together.

How can I verify the X1001 is communicating with the NVMe SSD after assembly?

Boot the Raspberry Pi 5 and run lsblk or dmesg; the NVMe SSD should appear as a block device such as nvme0n1 if the FFC cable, firmware and OS configuration are all working correctly.

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