Raspberry Pi
Meet the ioX, our new professional carrier board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
At blackdevice we've been designing and building hardware around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module for years. The ioX is our most capable board yet — and the result of everything we've learned along the way. From the CM4 mini PC to the ioX:…
Lightweight services that will make your Raspberry Pi 3 shine again
If you have a Raspberry Pi 3 collecting dust in a drawer because you think it’s outdated, this post will prove you wrong. We’ll show you several simple, lightweight and useful services that will give your device a second life. All of them…
Set up your own newsletter server on Raspberry Pi with Listmonk
Managing newsletters and mailing lists doesn’t have to rely on third‑party platforms, monthly subscriptions, or opaque limitations. With Listmonk, a powerful open‑source, free solution, you can deploy your own self‑hosted email marketing…
TranslateGemma on Raspberry Pi. Local AI translation with Ollama
A few days ago, Google DeepMind announced the release of TranslateGemma, a new family of open translation models with support for 55 languages and availability in several model sizes. Shortly after that announcement, Ollama integrated…
Turn a Raspberry Pi into a multi-service home server with Docker and Portainer
Learn how to transform a Raspberry Pi into a powerful, private, self-hosted multi-service home server using Docker and Portainer. In this complete guide, we show how a single Raspberry Pi device can run multiple useful services at the same…
Build a private, file sharing cloud, with ownCloud on Raspberry Pi. Step-by-Step guide
In this article we explain, step by step, how to use your Raspberry Pi to create a private cloud where you can store, manage and share files — just like Google Drive or iCloud — but hosted locally, securely, and fully under your control,…
Installing local LLMs on Raspberry Pi CM5 and benchmarking performance
At blackdevice we constantly push small hardware platforms to see how far they can really go. This time we focused on our own Pi Hack carrier board paired with a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), 8GB RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD. The goal…
How to turn your Raspberry Pi into a full WordPress web server
Your Raspberry Pi is not just a tiny computer for experiments—it is powerful enough to work as a fully functional web server capable of hosting and running a WordPress website. Whether you want to build a personal site, a portfolio, or a…
Build a self-hosted photo & video server with Immich on a single board computer
In this tutorial we’ll install Immich — a high-performance, open-source photo and video manager — on single-board computers, Orange Pi 5 Plus and Raspberry Pi 5. Immich offers automatic mobile backups, face recognition, search by…
Home Assistant OS on Raspberry Pi 5. Smart home setup guide
If you've ever wanted to control all your smart devices – from lights and switches to TVs, voice assistants, and even your washing machine – from a single platform, Home Assistant OS is the perfect solution. It’s a dedicated operating…
Contribute to science with your Raspberry Pi and BOINC
Did you know that your Raspberry Pi can play a role in cutting-edge scientific research in fields like biology, astrophysics, mathematics, and medicine? Thanks to BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing), you can share…
Turning your Raspberry Pi into an affordable NAS server
In this project, we’ll transform your Raspberry Pi into a budget‑friendly NAS (Network Attached Storage). You’ll get centralized backups, effortless file sharing, and even private multimedia streaming without splurging on commercial…
How to install and run DeepSeek R-1 on a Raspberry Pi 5. Step by step guide
Large Language Models (LLMs) have become part of our everyday lives. From writing emails and generating creative ideas to summarizing documents, they’re everywhere. But these impressive systems typically require huge data centers,…
Docker on Raspberry Pi. Installation and practical guide
If you’ve followed any Raspberry Pi tutorial for self-hosting services like Home Assistant, local AI, private clouds or home servers, you’ve probably noticed a recurring pattern: Docker is everywhere. And for good reason. Docker has become…
How to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely with Raspberry Pi Connect
Connecting to your Raspberry Pi remotely has never been easier—or more secure—thanks to Raspberry Pi Connect’s official launch out of beta. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every step to install, configure, and use Raspberry Pi…
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 leading emulation platforms and cover everything from gathering hardware, flashing via Raspberry Pi…
Introduction to ARM clusters with Raspberry Pi CM5
ARM clusters are an exciting frontier in distributed computing, especially when built using devices like the Raspberry Pi CM5. In this article, we’ll explore what an ARM cluster is, how it works, and its many practical applications—all…
What's a Raspberry Pi: A beginner’s guide
In this article we’ll explain what a Raspberry Pi is, how it works, and why it’s become one of the most popular tools in technology, education, and DIY projects. At blackdevice we’re passionate about making technology accessible by…
What it means for blackdevice to be a Design Partner of Raspberry Pi
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…
How to turn your old stereo into a smart audio streamer with Raspberry Pi and Volumio
If you still have an old amplifier, Hi-Fi system, or mini stereo collecting dust at home, this project is for you. With just a Raspberry Pi and the Volumio app, you can upgrade your vintage audio gear to stream music from modern services…
Monitor your network with a Raspberry Pi: testing NEMS and NTOP
If you've ever wondered whether your internet is acting up, or just want to keep an eye on the devices connected to your home or office network, a Raspberry Pi can help — a lot. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a network…
Build your Raspberry Pi cluster and unlock distributed computing
Our colleagues at Raspberry Pi bring us a great tutorial about setting up your own SBC ARM cluster. We are going to remember the steps used to unify a cluster of Raspberry pi boards from the original post, because it has helped us to…
How to generate a dynamic hostname with Raspberry Pi
What is the hostname The hostname (hostname) is the name of a device within a network. This host name makes it possible to distinguish between devices on a local network and also allows computers to locate others, making it possible to…
How to Connect to Raspberry Pi
In this article we will show you how to set up and access and control any Raspberry Pi remotely, without the need of a screen, mouse and keyboard (headless).The main pre-requisite is to set up the SSH protocol and the network interface…
A comprehensive guide to flashing the Compute Module 3 eMMC
The Raspberry Pi is a series of compact, affordable single-board computers designed to make computer science accessible to everyone. Although simple at first glance, these devices are incredibly versatile and are used in everything from…