In this article, we explain what it means for blackdevice to be a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi and why this distinction—being the only company in Spain with this honor—is so significant for us. We also share our commitment to promoting maker culture by creating engaging content that inspires innovative projects using Raspberry Pi across our social media channels.

The impact of Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi is a globally renowned company dedicated to making computing accessible while inspiring creativity and innovation. Their affordable, high-performance single-board computers have revolutionized education, DIY projects, and industrial applications alike. With millions of users and over 40 million units sold, Raspberry Pi has solidified its place as a cornerstone of the technology community.

Our role as a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi

Being a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi means much more than merely being a customer or end user—it signifies a strategic collaboration where blackdevice plays an active role in shaping the future of technology. Since our collaboration began in 2021, we have had the privilege to:

• Participate in product development:
  We get access to early prototypes, technical specifications, and initial concepts directly from Raspberry Pi, along with those shared with other Design Partners. This close involvement allows us to provide practical feedback, suggest technical improvements, and influence key decisions, ensuring that new products address real market needs.
• Enjoy early access to innovations:
  Our privileged position gives us early access to groundbreaking technologies before they hit the general market. This advantage enables us to anticipate market trends, prepare tailored solutions, and develop complementary products or adaptations specifically for our projects.
• Enhance commercial capabilities:
  Our direct communication with Raspberry Pi often results in early access to new products, benefiting both our production processes and our end customers.
• Serve as a vital link:
  Acting as a bridge between Raspberry Pi and our customers—especially within the industrial sector—we frequently provide expert advice on selecting the right devices, adapting designs to new Raspberry Pi models, and developing specialized shields and accessories. Although our roots are in industrial projects, we are continuously working to expand our expertise across different sectors.

Each year, we integrate Raspberry Pi technology into thousands of industrial products, purchasing substantial quantities to ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of innovation. Our extensive experience—nearly a decade in designing and manufacturing advanced technological devices for major corporations worldwide—combined with our close collaboration with Raspberry Pi, empowers us to deliver strategic advice and effective solutions that help our clients build innovative, competitive products.

Embracing the maker culture

At blackdevice, we’re not only focused on developing cutting-edge products; we’re also passionate about sharing our knowledge. We are committed to creating and disseminating content that celebrates the maker culture. Through detailed guides, tutorials, videos, and project showcases on our social media channels, we aim to inspire both enthusiasts and professionals to harness the potential of Raspberry Pi in creating useful, innovative solutions.

Looking ahead: our future plans

Traditionally, blackdevice has concentrated on projects for private corporations and large industrial clients. That background provided us with deep experience, advanced design and manufacturing capabilities, and a vast network of professional contacts in the tech sector. Now, we believe it’s time to channel this expertise into developing products aimed directly at the consumer market.

Our goal is to create innovative, high-value solutions that are accessible to a wider audience. We are continuously iterating and refining our products until we achieve truly differentiated and competitive offerings. With a strong foundation in hardware engineering, our services encompass everything from initial electronic design and custom PCB manufacturing to bespoke enclosure production, tailored operating system configurations, specialized Linux drivers, firmware and high-level software development, and even advanced 3D visualizations.

Our comprehensive approach ensures that whether you’re an industrial giant or a startup eager to transform an idea into a professional product, you have a trusted technological partner in us. A partner capable of delivering complete, integrated solutions from concept to final delivery.

Conclusion

For blackdevice, being a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi represents a profound commitment to innovation, strategic collaboration, and technological excellence. This unique relationship gives us early access to state-of-the-art technology. It also allows us to offer our clients robust, tailored solutions that meet real-world challenges. We are proud to be at the forefront of the SBC market’s evolution and to play a pivotal role in driving innovation across diverse sectors.

We invite you to follow our journey and explore the exciting projects and insights that arise from our collaboration with Raspberry Pi. Thank you for being part of this adventure! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to shape the future of technology and maker culture.