Raspberry Pi 5 FAQs - Recent Threads

Can I run more than one display or use more than one Camera at once?

cstanton — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:18:49 GMT

I've heard that there are changes to the CSI and DSI/MIPI interfaces on the Raspberry Pi 5, what does this allow me to do?

Will the Raspberry Pi 5 fit in the Raspberry Pi 4 case?

cstanton — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:16:09 GMT

There are several changes, will this mean my current case for my Raspberry Pi will no longer fit?

Are there any accessories that I can purchase for the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:14:14 GMT

For the previous Raspberry Pi models there were a lot!

Can I run Pi-Hole on the Raspberry Pi 5 with Bookworm?

cstanton — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:35:05 GMT

I've been running Pi-Hole on almost every previous version of the Raspberry Pi, will it work on the Raspberry Pi 5 with Bookworm?

What is the pinout of the Raspberry Pi 5 40 pin header / block?

cstanton — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:47:30 GMT

Is it the same as previous models of the Raspberry Pi? How does the RP1 change the GPIO?

How does the Raspberry Pi PoE HAT fit on the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:43:03 GMT

With the new design of the Raspberry Pi 5 using a dedicated heatsink and fan, how does this work with the PoE HAT?

Considering what the PoE HAT looks like for older models of Raspberry Pi:

Can the Raspberry Pi 5 run Windows?

cstanton — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:49:54 GMT

Previous models of the Raspberry Pi had a version of Windows - is Windows supported on the Raspberry Pi 5?

Do existing HATs fit on top of the Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler and Heatsink?

cstanton — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:17:05 GMT

To get the full functionality and speed from the Raspberry Pi 5 it will need active cooling and a heatsink, how does this work with existing HATs?

How many displays can the Raspberry Pi 5 handle at once?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:02:59 GMT

With so many connections available, how many displays could the Raspberry Pi 5 handle?

What are the dimensions and sizes of the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:53:07 GMT

Has anything changed in regards to its layout and sizing?

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 have a Power Button and How Does it Function?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:49:44 GMT

Previous models of the Raspberry Pi do not have a power button, so what is different about how this one works?

Will the 32bit Pi OS Variant Support the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:39:32 GMT

Will the 32-bit 'bookworm' image support the Raspberry Pi 5? Or will we have to use 64bit?

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 work with the Official 7 Inch Touch Display?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:33:30 GMT

Due to the MIPI connection being a different size, doe the 7 inch touch display still work?

With the Raspberry Pi 5 will the Pi OS also be Updated?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:17:24 GMT

Is there any significant differences that will come along with the Raspberry Pi 5 release?

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 Support UEFI?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:10:56 GMT

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 have UEFI support out of the box that adheres to the Arm system-ready standard?

Is the Boot Process of the Raspberry Pi 5 Still Linked to the VideoCore Binary Blob?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:04:54 GMT

Previous models of the Raspberry Pi relied on a proprietary binary blob that acts as a black box, is this still the case?

Due to the new RP1 Southbridge Chip will there be any impact on existing Drivers and Overlays?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:47:10 GMT

For example, CSI, DSI, I2S, etc. and how may this affect existing HATs ? and what about existing overlays?

What is the raw FLOPS performance of the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:43:20 GMT

FLOPS or gigaFLOPS is Floating Point Operations per Second, but what's the performance of the Raspberry Pi 5 in comparison to the Raspberry Pi 4?

When and in Which Regions will the Raspberry Pi 5 be Available to Purchase?

cstanton — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:15:37 GMT

When can I get my hands on one, and which countries or regions will it be available to pre-order or purchase in?

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 have an audio jack / socket ?

cstanton — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:03:49 GMT

Previous models of the Raspberry Pi have almost always had a 3.5mm audio jack. What are the options on the Raspberry Pi 5?

What power supply do I need for the Raspberry Pi 5, can I use a previous power supply, and does it support USB-PD ?

cstanton — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:11:32 GMT

I've heard that the Raspberry Pi 5 needs 5v, 5A, what does that mean with USB-PD and can I use a previous power supply? How does this work?

How can I connect a battery for the Real Time Clock (RTC) on the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:21:47 GMT

Now that I no longer have to rely on Network Time Protocol (NTP) to retain the correct time on my Raspberry Pi, how do I connect a battery?

Where is the composite video on the Raspberry Pi 5?

cstanton — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:18:41 GMT

On previous models of the Raspberry Pi the composite video was broken out on a 3.5mm Jack socket, but the Raspberry Pi 5 does not have this, is composite video still there?

Is the Raspberry Pi 5 a 'Secure Platform' with hardware keys?

cstanton — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:10:14 GMT

For example, being able to run Android TV with hardware keys for Widevine L1?

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 support H265 Decoding or VC1 Decoding?

cstanton — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:29 GMT

This would help with video playback on the Raspberry Pi 5, so what's supported?