I also have ready access to the GPIO header and Phoenix-style electrical terminals that access many of the CM4’s GPIO capabilities. So, what do you need to get Fruitbox up and running?

This is where [Evan]’s project comes in — designing a Raspberry Pi CM4-powered motherboard for the original iPad. It aims to have support for everything you’d expect: display, touchscreen ...

Sure, connecting the Raspi to the outside world through GPIO pins is cool, but let’s not forget we’re dealing with a full-fledged Linux box here. [chris] is doing his best to keep us in check ...