Laptops and other x86 mainboards often come with M.2 slots. Do you have a free B-key slot? You can put a RP2040 and bunch of sensors on a B-key PCB as an experimental platform carried safely ...

The device includes two USB 3.0 ports, one Type-C, a PD interface, and an SD card reader. It also features a built-in M.2 slot compatible with 2280, 2260, and 2242 sized SSDs for additional storage.

As [Jeff] discovers with the teardown, the odd thing is that the RP500 PCB has the footprints for an M.2 slot, as seen on the above image, but none of the components are populated. Naturally ...

as not only does an M.2 NVMe SSD provide a much faster overall experience than other types of drive, but it's also one of the most affordable upgrades you can make for your PC. The best M.