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Welcome to blackdevice’s blog—your hub for our latest news, tech guides and innovative DIY projects with Raspberry Pi, 3D printing and more!. Join us as we explore the future of smart tech and creative innovation.
Turning your Raspberry Pi into an affordable NAS server
Discover how to transform your Raspberry Pi into a budget‑friendly NAS (Network Attached Storage) server for secure backups, centralized…
How to install and run DeepSeek R-1 on a Raspberry Pi 5. Step by step guide
Learn how to run a language model locally on your Raspberry Pi 5. In this hands-on guide, we show how to install and run DeepSeek R1,…
First look at our Raspberry Pi CM5 ARM cluster prototype
Join us as we unveil the first working prototype of our ARM cluster, an innovative and compact computing solution built around the…
How to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely with Raspberry Pi Connect
Learn how to connect remotely Raspberry Pi securely in minutes with our step-by-step Raspberry Pi Connect installation and setup……
Retro gaming emulation platform with Raspberry Pi. DIY project
In this guide, you’ll learn how to transform a Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming platform using RetroPie or Recalbox. We’ll compare the two…
Introduction to ARM clusters with Raspberry Pi CM5
Explore how ARM clusters with Raspberry Pi CM5 power distributed computing, edge solutions, and scalable servers. A perfect introduction…
What’s a Raspberry Pi: A beginner’s guide
Discover the basics of the Raspberry Pi, its models, setup, and endless possibilities for creative projects. Perfect for beginners and tech…
What is an SMT line and how does It work?
In this article, we explain what an SMT line is and how it works. Explore our detailed process for rapid prototyping and limited-series…
What is a USB port protector and how does it work?
Learn what a USB port protector is, how it functions to shield your devices from electrical faults, and why it’s indispensable for anyone…
What it means for blackdevice to be a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi
Learn what it means for Blackdevice to be a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi. Explore our journey of collaboration, innovation, and…
DIY smart home project. Build your smart relay with ESP32 and Arduino Cloud
In this post we are going to learn how to make a Smart relay using ESP32 and a relay board module. This is useful to control your apliances…
How to turn your old stereo into a smart audio streamer with Raspberry Pi and Volumio
Turn any amplifier or powered speakers into a smart audio system with Raspberry Pi & Volumio. Stream Spotify, YouTube, and more, all…
Build a Raspberry Pi enterprise monitoring server with Nagios
Transform your Raspberry Pi into a robust network monitoring center with Nagios. This DIY project shows you how to monitor network…
Build your Raspberry Pi cluster and unlock distributed computing
Discover how to build a low-cost Raspberry Pi cluster that offers full control over your own computing system and a hands-on introduction…
How to generate a dynamic hostname with Raspberry Pi
Explore the role of hostnames in Linux networks. Learn how to check your current hostname and generate dynamic, unique names using MAC…
Unlocking the 7722AZ CO2 Sensor. A data extraction guide
Learn how to extract data from the 7722AZ CO2 sensor in this DIY project. Build a custom RS232 adapter, use Python for sensor readings, and…
Understanding ESP32 microcrontroller. First steps in smart DIY electronics
Dive into the essentials of ESP32—the versatile, affordable microcontroller with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. This guide breaks down its…
How to Connect to Raspberry Pi
The following article will show you how to set up and access any Raspberry Pi without the need of a screen, mouse and keyboard…
A comprehensive guide to flashing the Compute Module 3 eMMC
Learn how to flash the eMMC on your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 using an IO board. This guide walks you through both Windows and Linux…
How do touchscreens work?
Explore how touchscreens work—from the basics of resistive, capacitive, and surface wave technologies to future innovations like flexible…
Step-by-step Mosquitto MQTT broker installation & SSL configuration
Discover a complete DIY guide on setting up the Mosquitto MQTT Broker on Windows. This post covers everything from installation packages to…
Understanding MQTT: The IoT messaging protocol explained
Discover what MQTT is and why it's the go-to messaging protocol for IoT devices. This guide covers the basics of publish/subscribe…