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Build your M2C2 with our pre-tested kits or source your own components.
Raspberry Pi 4
What: The brain of M2C2 — runs the OS, UI, Piper, and smart home bridges.
Why: Needs enough RAM for smooth widgets and optional camera / face models.
Recommended: Pi 4 with 4GB (Starter) or 8GB (Pro / Family / Touch)
DIY buy: Core Electronics · PiAustralia · Jaycar
Included in: All Anakatech kits
microSD card
What: Boot storage with the M2C2 image pre-flashed.
Why: Mirror UIs write often — endurance-rated cards last years, not weeks.
Recommended: 32GB (Starter) or 128GB endurance (Pro+)
DIY buy: Amazon AU · local Pi retailers
Included in: All kits include flashed SD
Official USB-C power supply
What: Stable 5.1V / 3A power for Pi + peripherals.
Why: Under-voltage causes random reboots that look like “software bugs”.
Recommended: Official Raspberry Pi 15W supply (AU plug)
DIY buy: PiAustralia · Core Electronics
Included in: All kits
HDMI cable
What: Connects Pi to your TV or monitor.
Why: Cheap cables can drop signal behind glass or long cable runs.
Recommended: High-speed HDMI 2.0, 1–2m typical
DIY buy: Jaycar · Amazon AU
Included in: Starter and above
USB microphone
What: Captures wake word and voice commands for Hey Piper.
Why: Consistent sensitivity across rooms; we test models that reject fan noise.
Recommended: Compact USB mic (included SKU)
DIY buy: Electronics retailers
Included in: Starter and above
Pi Camera Module
What: Optional vision for face recognition and presence.
Why: Lets M2C2 switch profiles before anyone speaks.
Recommended: Camera Module 3
DIY buy: Core Electronics · PiAustralia
Included in: Pro, Family, Touch (+ add-on)
PIR sensor
What: Detects motion for sleep/wake scenes and hallway automations.
Why: Reduces false triggers vs camera-only heuristics in low light.
Recommended: Pre-wired PIR with GPIO harness
DIY buy: DIY: generic PIR + resistor kit
Included in: Pro, Family, Touch
Display / touch frame
What: Any HDMI panel; touch frame adds fingertip control on glass installs.
Why: Not bundled — everyone’s wall and bezel depth differs.
Recommended: 24–32" HDMI panel + optional 32" USB touch overlay
DIY buy: TV retailers · specialist touch vendors
Included in: Touch Kit includes 32" frame; display still BYO
DIY vs Starter Kit
DIY sourcing
$280–400 AUD
Typical spend + your time to research, order, and test.
M2C2 Starter Kit
$349 AUD
Everything tested and ready — Pi, SD with M2C2, power, HDMI, mic, guide, Pro license.
Our kits save you 10+ hours of research and testing
$349
M2C2 Starter Kit
Pi 4, SD with M2C2, power, HDMI, mic, guide + Pro license.
- · Raspberry Pi 4 4GB
- · 32GB Endurance SD card (M2C2 pre-installed)
- · Official Pi power supply
- · HDMI cable
$549
M2C2 Pro Kit
8GB Pi, 128GB SD, Camera 3, PIR sensor — everything in Starter and more.
- · Everything in Starter Kit, plus:
- · Raspberry Pi 4 8GB
- · 128GB Endurance SD card
- · Pi Camera Module 3
$899
M2C2 Family Kit
Two full Pro stacks + Family license + priority setup call.
- · Everything in Pro Kit × 2
- · M2C2 Family license (up to 5 mirrors)
- · Priority setup support call (30 min video)
$699
M2C2 Touch Kit
Pro Kit + 32" USB touch frame, calibrated for M2C2.
- · Everything in Pro Kit
- · 32" USB touch frame (compatible)
- · Touch calibration pre-configured
- · M2C2 Pro license (1 device)