Raspberry Pi’s CM0 targets OEMs, not hobbyists

Raspberry Pi has a new module in the family-CM0-and you won’t find it in your favorite web shop. What’s notable here isn’t a headline CPU bump or flashy I/O; it’s channel strategy. By keeping CM0 out of retail, Raspberry Pi is signaling that this board is built for embedded customers with volume needs, locked-down supply, and stable BOMs. That mirrors past OEM-only SKUs and underscores the foundation’s dual identity: adored by makers, sustained by industrial design wins.

Under the hood, Compute Modules typically prioritize consistent software stacks over novelty, so the practical upshot for developers is more about integration than experimentation. The bigger picture is supply discipline. Segregating OEM modules from retail reduces whiplash during demand spikes and helps Raspberry Pi honor multi-year availability commitments that matter in production. For indie hackers and product teams, the message is straightforward: prototype on retail Pi boards or existing CMs, then work through partners if you need the OEM path. Worth noting: a CM0 slotting into the lineup suggests Raspberry Pi is widening its embedded portfolio without fragmenting the ecosystem-incremental, deliberate, and aimed at shipping products rather than chasing hype.