This kernel is configured according to JohnT's instructions at https://gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/uspace/rpi4-rt.html and then built with "make deb-pkg". It only works on PI4s After installing the package, put the following content in /boot/config-rt.txt: [pi4] kernel=vmlinuz-4.19.71-rt24-v7l+ And add this content in /boot/config.txt: [all] include config-rt.txt Now, you can enable/disable the RT kernel by un/commenting the line in /boot/config.txt . You *DO* have to have a matching upstream kernel installed, because the devicetree files in /boot are from there, not from the rt kernel.