--- product_id: 96204437 title: "USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W" brand: "makerfun" price: "NZ$2" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/96204437-usb-dongle-expansion-board-for-raspberry-pi-zero-zero-w store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Seamless SSH/VNC access Full-sized USB connector No soldering required USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W **Brand:** makerfun **Price:** NZ$2 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”— Unlock your Pi Zero’s full potentialβ€”no wires, no limits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W by makerfun - **How much does it cost?** NZ$2 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/96204437-usb-dongle-expansion-board-for-raspberry-pi-zero-zero-w) ## Best For - makerfun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted makerfun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Plug & Play Power:** Transforms your Pi Zero/Zero W into a PC key with zero soldering hassle. - β€’ **Universal USB Access:** Full-sized USB port connects directly via test points for instant laptop-like use. - β€’ **Complete Installation Kit:** Includes screws, nuts, and acrylic sheets for a sleek, durable setup. - β€’ **Effortless Remote Control:** Access Raspbian OS through SSH or VNC for smooth remote management. - β€’ **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with Windows and macOS for versatile connectivity. ## Overview The MakerFun USB Flash Drive Adapter Dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W converts your compact Pi into a fully accessible PC key without soldering. Featuring a full-sized USB connector linked via test points, it enables direct SSH and VNC access to Raspbian OS. The package includes all mounting hardware and acrylic sheets for a polished build, compatible with Windows and macOS systems. ## Description Description: USB dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W helps you create an easy access, portable PC with Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W. Do not need soldering and wiring wire with the module to raspberry Pi. It can make your Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W as a PC stick, so that you can plug it to your computer and access Raspbian OS from SSH service or VNC service which installed on Raspberry Pi' TF card. It uses the test points underneath your Pi Zero to attach a full-sized USB connector. Convert your Pi Zero or Pi Zero W into a convenient USB dongle. Just plug it into a free USB port and you can connect to your Pi over USB Ethernet and share your computer's internet connection without any additional cables or power supplies. It can be mounted onto the bottom of your Pi Zero and secured with bolts, and with Acrylic shield protection, It will be a portable USB dongle, making it convenient to use on the go. When you plug it to your PC or laptop, you don't need to distinguish between front and back. Due to the USB interface can be inserted on the front or the back, without distinguishing between the front and the back. Use it to create your own little plug-and-play virtual machine, VNC server, proxy server or combine several into a cluster. Features: Easy to assemble. Easy to configure Smaller and Portable Acrylic shield protection. No Soldering Required Convert Pi Zero/Zero W into USB dongle Using TestPoint underneath the Pi Zero The USB interface can be inserted on the front or the back, without distinguishing between the front and the back. Package includes: 1 x USB dongle extension board. 4 x M2.5 long screws. 4 x M2.5 Nuts 2 x Acrylic Sheild Technology support: https://wiki.52pi.com/index.php/USB_dongle_for_Raspberry_Pi_Zero/Zero_W_SKU:EP-0097 Review: Great serial or ethernet gadget - Really pleased with this, works well with the Pi Zero 1.3. Sadly it won't work with the 1.2 version, as the pogo pins don't line up. There are setup instructions in the box, additionally you'll need to do something so that the Pi zero allocates itself an IP address (for an ethernet gadget). Not all of the guides on the internet seem to work successfully. I did this (Linux, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) :- Add this line: dtoverlay=dwc2 to the bottom of /boot/config.txt Open /boot/cmdline.txt and after rootwait (the last word on the first line) add a space and then :- modules-load=dwc2,g_ether So it looks like this:- dwc_otg.lpm_enable=0 console=serial0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=a8790229-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait modules-load=dwc2,g_ether quiet init=/usr/lib/raspi-config/init_resize.sh (You may then need to boot the SD card for the first timeon a Pi, to get the root filesystem to uncompress.) Then add the following to /etc/dhcpcd.conf:- interface usb0 static ip_address=10.0.0.2/24 static routers=10.0.0.1 static domain_name_servers=10.0.0.1, 8.8.8.8 Don't make any changes to /etc/interfaces (I have been advised). This should give the Pi Zero a static IP address of 10.0.0.2. Plug the dongle into your computer, wait til boot completes. Then on your big PC, do:- sudo ifconfig usb0 10.0.0.1 netmask 255.0.0.0 Now both ends of the "network" have IP addresses, the Pi is 10.0.0.2, the PC is 10.0.0.1. You can now ssh pi@10.0.0.2 from the big PC and it should work. Note that this worked for me, it may not be the best way, and may need additional configuration. Other guides will help to set up IP forwarding, so that the Pi zero can access the internet through the PC. That is why the nameserver list has 8.8.8.8 in it, one of Google's DNS servers. Review: Works perfectly - Followed the instructions for initial set up and worked flawlessly first time. I've tried this with an old Zero and a newer Zero-W and both worked as expected. I am not sure why some reviews mention difficulties, I certainly have not experienced any and carry this in my kit bag now as a matter of course. It's quite easy to tweak the config, and I've tried various distros including Kali. I've not tried it but can't see any reason a remote desktop wouldn't work just as well as SSH. ## Features - The USB dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W helps you create an easy-to-access laptop with Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W. Does not require soldering wire and wiring with the Raspberry Pi module. - It can make your Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero W a PC key, so you can plug it into your computer and access the Raspbian OS from SSH service or VNC service installed on Raspberry Pi TF card. - It uses the test points under your Pi Zero to connect a full-sized USB connector. - Package includes: 1 x USB dongle expansion board, 4 x M2.5 long screws, 4 x M2.5 nuts, 2 x acrylic sheets - Technology support: https: //wiki.52pi.com/index.php/USB_dongle_for_Raspberry_Pi_Zero/Zero_W_SKU: EP-0097 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07KR5PM7J | | Best Sellers Rank | 232,919 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,062 in Barebone PCs | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item model number | EP-0097 | | Manufacturer | MakerFun | | Package Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.4 x 3 cm; 40 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MakerFun - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Included components:** 1 x USB dongle expansion card, 4 x long M2.5 screws, 4 x M2.5 nuts, 2 x acrylic sheets - **Model name:** USB dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - **Operating system:** raspberry ## Images ![USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZcsX-VIvL.jpg) ![USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wqNkY3lKL.jpg) ![USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u9ZhgmIHL.jpg) ![USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tZO6j0v2L.jpg) ![USB Dongle Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715Cfx2CNTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it easy to use the usb just for power (and not for ssh/usb data at all)? possibly by insulating/disconnecting/removing pins from the board?** A: Yes. That is the default mode unless you edit the configuration file on the Sdcard. **Q: Is there any way to turn off the blue LEDs that light up when plugged in?** A: The is no way in software or with a switch if that's what you mean? The only way I know of is to desolder them. **Q: What host/main computer OSes does this support?** A: Works with Mac and Linux. Haven't tried with Windows, but should work in theory. **Q: Will this work for the new Pi Zero 2?** A: Have not tried the new Pi zero 2, but I believe the pinouts are the same, so should work. Not sure if software might need tweaking. To be honest it's cheap enough to get one and try. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great serial or ethernet gadget *by M***W on 8 April 2020* Really pleased with this, works well with the Pi Zero 1.3. Sadly it won't work with the 1.2 version, as the pogo pins don't line up. There are setup instructions in the box, additionally you'll need to do something so that the Pi zero allocates itself an IP address (for an ethernet gadget). Not all of the guides on the internet seem to work successfully. I did this (Linux, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) :- Add this line: dtoverlay=dwc2 to the bottom of /boot/config.txt Open /boot/cmdline.txt and after rootwait (the last word on the first line) add a space and then :- modules-load=dwc2,g_ether So it looks like this:- dwc_otg.lpm_enable=0 console=serial0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=a8790229-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait modules-load=dwc2,g_ether quiet init=/usr/lib/raspi-config/init_resize.sh (You may then need to boot the SD card for the first timeon a Pi, to get the root filesystem to uncompress.) Then add the following to /etc/dhcpcd.conf:- interface usb0 static ip_address=10.0.0.2/24 static routers=10.0.0.1 static domain_name_servers=10.0.0.1, 8.8.8.8 Don't make any changes to /etc/interfaces (I have been advised). This should give the Pi Zero a static IP address of 10.0.0.2. Plug the dongle into your computer, wait til boot completes. Then on your big PC, do:- sudo ifconfig usb0 10.0.0.1 netmask 255.0.0.0 Now both ends of the "network" have IP addresses, the Pi is 10.0.0.2, the PC is 10.0.0.1. You can now ssh pi@10.0.0.2 from the big PC and it should work. Note that this worked for me, it may not be the best way, and may need additional configuration. Other guides will help to set up IP forwarding, so that the Pi zero can access the internet through the PC. That is why the nameserver list has 8.8.8.8 in it, one of Google's DNS servers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly *by B***S on 22 July 2019* Followed the instructions for initial set up and worked flawlessly first time. I've tried this with an old Zero and a newer Zero-W and both worked as expected. I am not sure why some reviews mention difficulties, I certainly have not experienced any and carry this in my kit bag now as a matter of course. It's quite easy to tweak the config, and I've tried various distros including Kali. I've not tried it but can't see any reason a remote desktop wouldn't work just as well as SSH. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ simple power supply for a raspberry pi *by A***R on 20 February 2019* This is a fab little item. No soldering required, fits together in minutes to your pi zero. If you have a USB battery module, simply plugs into your module. This a great little item that I thoroughly recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - MakerFun USB Flash Drive Adapter Dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W - Raspberry Pi Zero 2W - GeeekPi Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Case Kit with Aluminum Case, 20Pin GPIO Header, Micro USB to OTG Adapter, HDMI Cable, Copper Heatsink, ON/Off Switch Cable --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/96204437-usb-dongle-expansion-board-for-raspberry-pi-zero-zero-w](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/96204437-usb-dongle-expansion-board-for-raspberry-pi-zero-zero-w) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*