Hey @LeyvonneDWashington ,
Welcome to the Hailo Community!
The main issue you’re running into is a compatibility mismatch. Your Hailo AI-kit needs an M.2 Key E slot with PCIe x1 connection, but most CM5 carrier boards (like the Waveshare Nano B you might be using) only have M.2 Key M slots designed for NVMe drives with PCIe x4. Using a simple adapter won’t work because the electrical connections don’t line up properly.
Here’s what I’d recommend:
First, try getting a proper M.2 Key E adapter, or use the included HAT.
Second, there’s a power issue to consider. The bare Hailo-8L chip needs specific power supplies: 1.2V for the core and 3.3V for I/O, plus a precise 100MHz reference clock. The official AI-kit board handles all of this automatically, but a basic adapter won’t provide these requirements.
If you want to use an adapter, make sure it includes the necessary voltage regulators and clock generator (you can check the AI-kit schematic for the exact specifications). Otherwise, you’ll need to supply these externally.
Hope this helps get you up and running!