The ControlBlock got updated
The ControlBlock got updated! Similar to the PowerBlock it now comes with USB-C and a high-current power switch circuitry for your most energy demanding projects. Of course, [...]
PowerBlock and ControlBlock also Support Momentary Buttons
Many of you have asked for the possibility to support toggle as well as momentary buttons for safely switching your Raspberry Pi on and off. We are glad to announce that the ControlBlock and [...]
Our Boards Compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 4
The Raspberry Pi 4 was recently released. This post is about our boards and their compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 4. Are our extension boards like the PowerBlock or the ControlBlock compatible with it? [...]
Tutorial: ControlBlock with RetroPie and SNES or NES Controllers
Introduction This is a post as part of a tutorial series about getting to start with the ControlBlock with various images for the Raspberry Pi. In this tutorial we will learn how to use [...]
All gadgets fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Hi everyone! This is a short post about the compatibility of our boards with the new Raspberry Pi model. As you probably already have heard the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ was recently released. [...]
Quick Installation Script for the ControlBlock
We realized that the installation of the ControlBlock driver could be simplified. Therefore, we created an installation script that does all the needed steps for compiling, installing the binary, and configuring the ControlBlock service [...]
Update for the ControlBlock Driver with Many New Features
We just released an update for the driver of the ControlBlock! What does this mean for you? More functionalities! More specifically, the updates contain: 4-player support Multiple ControlBlocks can be stacked on top of [...]
Python module for MCP23S17 for use with the Raspberry Pi
Some time ago I revised the hardware design of the ControlBlock and added test points for all major signals. The overall aim was to build a device for doing final system tests that are [...]
Supply Status of the ControlBlock
This info post is interesting for you, if you were looking at the ControlBlock and wondering when it will be available again. […]
ControlBlock: Power Switch, Game Controllers, and I/O for the Raspberry Pi
First: What is a simple solution for turning the Raspberry Pi on and off with a power switch in a smarter way than cutting the power supply and risk [...]