To celebrate this year’s March 14th, aka International Pi Day 2025, we are pleased to officially announce the BC1 Pi. The Raspberry Pi transformed computing with its compact size, affordability, and versatility, making it a favorite among hobbyists and engineers. As creators of the BC1 Open Benchtable, we know a thing or two about what goes into making a well-designed and durable test bench. Now, we’re bringing that same philosophy to the Raspberry Pi with our new BC1 Pi – Open Benchtable – the perfect solution for testing, tinkering, and prototyping with your Raspberry Pi.
The BC1 Legacy
The BC1 Open Benchtable Pi brings the award-winning test bench to the world of single-board computers and Raspberry Pi. Following the legacy of the award-winning BC1 Open Benchtable series, the BC1 Open Benchtable Pi combines a sleek, premium look with toolless design.
Ultra-Compact, Premium, and Tool-Free
The BC1 Open Benchtable Pi focuses on minimalism and functionality in a Raspberry Pi test bench. Precision-crafted from high-quality aluminium, the BC1 OBT Pi ensures durability and stability while providing unrestricted access to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins, ports, and add-ons, making it the perfect solution for prototyping, development, and creative projects.
Key Features
- Universal Compatibility – Supports all single-board computers following the Raspberry Pi 5 form factor and mounting holes.
- Tool-Free Assembly – A hassle-free, completely toolless setup that allows for quick and easy installation.
- Slim & Lightweight – Designed to easily move around while maintaining robust durability.
- Expandable – Easy to expand your SBC with accessories and HATs
- Ultra-compact – Small footprint to minimize the space required for installation
Designed for Makers, Innovators, and Developers
Whether you’re a tinkerer, educator, or developer, the BC1 Open Benchtable Pi provides the perfect balance between accessibility and stability. Its sleek and industrial design complements workbenches, classrooms, and embedded applications, ensuring that your Raspberry Pi and single-board computer setups remain both fully accessible and organized.
Built to Last
As with every member of the BC1 Open Benchtable family, the BC1 Open Benchtable Pi is built to last. We meticulously evaluated the entire supply chain process to not only incorporate lower-waste processes but also overall reduce the environmental impact of the Open Benchtable production.
The Built To Last attitude doesn’t just apply to the Open Benchtable products; it also applies to our planet. Therefore, Open Benchtable joins our partner Streacom in its commitment to offsetting the environmental impact by reduced waste from smarter packaging and their partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
Price & Availability
The BC1 Open Benchtable Pi is available in Black and Silver colors with an MSRP of 39.95EUR. Pre-orders start today (March 14, 2025), and are expected to start shipping on April 15, 2025.
Source: Streacom
