The Definitive uConsole Expansion Card Roundup [2025]

The Clockwork Pi uConsole’s expansion bay is one of its most powerful features and third-party designers are putting it to work. From SDR radios to USB hubs and GPIO modules, the uConsole Expansion Card ecosystem is expanding rapidly for hackers, tinkerers, and CyberDeckers.

Here’s a current snapshot of known Expansion Cards created or under development as of 2025, including features, prices, and creators. Each Expansion Card listed here has links for where to buy, forum discussion and a detailed review as we publish them.

With all these different cards, you might find yourself swapping them often. Have a look at our USB hub options to keep your expansion bay free for other cool add-ons!

🖥️ Openterface KVM Ext. for uConsole

Price: $89 USD (Pre-order)
Availability: TechxArtisan – Pre-order
Country of Origin: Hong Kong / China
Creator: TechxArtisan / Openterface
Features:

HDMI input for video capture
USB HID emulation for keyboard and mouse
Open-source firmware and host software based on openterface/
Low-latency, BIOS-level interaction

Useful For:
This KVM Expansion Card is for turning your uConsole into a portable Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) making it a true “console”! Ideal for sysadmins and field engineers who need to interface with headless or misbehaving systems over HDMI and USB, without relying on network-based access.

Still in preorder, this module is particular promising because it leverages an open source KVM solution so you won’t be constrained by any proprietary drivers.

Links: [Order: Tech x Artisan] [Discord Discussion]

🔌 Joe’s USB Extension Board

Price: $28 USD
Availability: Tindie – In Stock
Country of Origin: Bulgaria

License: Design files available
Creator: Joe
Ports: 3x USB-C
Features: USB 2.0
Useful For: This is one of a few USB hub options now available. It’s great for connecting multiple USB-C peripherals. As with most cards, it does not support powering the uConsole from these ports, and is USB 2.0 only.

For inspiration, Joe shows off how you can use the onboard headers and internal USB port to integrate peripherals inside the case! Check out the Tindie listing below.

Links: [Full Review coming soon] [Tindie] [Forum Discussion]

📡 SDR + GPS Expansion Board

Useful For: RF analysis, GPS logging, ADS-B aircraft tracking, ham radio experimentation.

Price: $78 USD
Availability: Pre-Order via HackerGadgets
Country of Origin: USA
License: Unknown
Creator: Vileer
Features:

RTL2832U + R820T2 SDR
GPS module
SX1262 for Meshtastic / Lora
Real Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 Battery
Extra USB port
Antenna mount and antenna kit available optional accessory

Internal Connections: Features an internal Type-C port and a 2.0mm pitch pin header.

This uConsole Multi-Functional Expansion Board is a comprehensive solution that significantly extends the functionality of your uConsole. With its integrated RTL-SDR, LoRa, GPS, RTC, and USB Hub, this expansion card is perfect for various applications, from radio communication and navigation to precision timekeeping and device connectivity.

Whether you’re a HAM looking to scan on the go or a Meshtastic enthusiast looking to integrate your rig, this hotly anticipated expansion board is sure to make many uConsole users happy when it ships this summer.

The creator offers two accessory kits for the board: an antenna mount for the top of the unit and a kit of antennas tuned for the various RF radios. It’s important to note that the antenna mount is physical only, you can only connect one antenna at a time to the actual card in your uConsole. It still makes for a slick way to show off your deck!

Links: [Order: HackerGadgets] [Pre-release docs]

🌐 uEther Ethernet + USB-C Expansion Board

Useful For:

Many users have been integrating Ethernet adapters themselves into their enclosures, but this Expansion Card does so cleanly and with a spare USB C to boot. Pre Orders sold out fast, so stay tuned to see if another batch enters production soon.

Ethernet Adapter expansion card with USB type C for ClockworkPi uConsole.

Price: $45 USD
Availability: Out of Stock
Country of Origin: Germany
License: Open Source (MIT)
Creator: Ákos Melczer
Ports: 1x RJ45 Ethernet, 1x USB-C
Features: Wired networking via USB
Features:

LAN9500 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Full size RJ45 connector
1x USB type C (USB 2.0 speed)

Includes:

1 x uEther board
1 x FDM printed PLA cover plate

Links: [Tindie] [Forum Discussion]

📞 Clockwork Pi LTE Modem Module

Useful For: Cellular connectivity, GPS, and SMS support for mobile apps or telemetry projects. As the original Expansion Card, it can be a useful reference for how to design your own custom cards. Unfortunately Clockwork Pi does not sell the card separately so if you didn’t order one with your unit, you may be out of luck.

Price: With Purchase of uConsole Only
Availability: Bundled with uConsole, in production
Country of Origin: China
Creator: ClockworkPi
Features:

Quectel EC25 modem
GNSS support
SIM card slot

Links: [uConsole Order Page]

🎛️ Quadbit uPico GPIO (RP2040-Based)

Price: $55 USD
Availability: Not in production
License: Certified Open Hardware (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
Country of Origin: Ukraine / USA
Creator: Vitaly

This unique expansion card integrates the RP2040 microcontroller into the uConsole to enhance its GPIO capacity. Unfortunately its creator isn’t able to continue production, however the design is certified open hardware. Interested hackers can grab the design files and commission a PCB order themselves.

uPico is a RP2040 powered expansion card designed to enhance the capabilities of Clockwork’s uConsole.
Useful for adding general-purpose I/O, I²C sensors, or basic automation functions directly to your uConsole.

Features

Internal Speakers Support
Type-C (USB 2.0) port with programmable power switch and overcurrent protection
3.3V and 5V external power out with programmable switch and overcurrent protection
RP2040 with external Double-Double PMOD compatible connector
LED controllable by RP2040

Comes with:

1 x uPico board
1 x Nylon SLS cover bracket
Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller
I²C and GPIO headers

Links: [Tindie] [Docs] [Forum Discussion]

🔌 QuadBit uHub USB Hub

Price: $42 USD
Country of Origin: Ukraine / USA
Creator: QuadBit / Vitaly
Status: Not in production

As with the uPico, creator Vitaly is no longer producing this card. Have a look at similar USB cards above!

Features:

Fully open-sourced: schematics, PCB design and cover bracket 3D model.
Internal Speakers Support
3 Type-C (USB 2.0) ports with power switch and overcurrent protection
1 internal FFC footprint for USB 2.0 port with power switch and overcurrent protection