Direct USB Gadget Mode on Raspberry Pi Zero: Soldering + Setup Guide
Want your Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, or Zero 2 W to show up as a USB Ethernet device when plugged into a PC? You can do it by soldering a USB-A connector directly to the test points and configuring gadget mode. This turns your Pi into a USB device using USB OTG (On-The-Go) — ideal for serial access, remote networking, and headless setup.
✅ Soldering the USB-A Connector (Gadget Mode)
You'll be connecting the USB-A male plug directly to these test points on the Pi: