Raspberry Pi has been a successful project, so much so that many have tried to copy it or even sell copies under the name Raspberry Pi. It is true that everything is motivated by Hardware Libre, but that does not justify the creation of plates with defective materials or other materials.
That is why projects Hardware Libre They are looking for or create a quality certificate. Arduino already has its quality seal, with certificate included and now also Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has presented its seal of quality that will go on all products that use original Raspberry Pi boards. This stamp is called "Powered by Raspberry Pi."
Powered by Raspberry Pi will be a hallmark that will be on all products that use original Raspberry Pi as well as original Raspberry Pi boards. This seal of quality It will not be a way to earn money but it is a conduit to help the end user. That is why if we want our project to use or have this seal, we only have to fill in and send this application.
Powered by Raspberry Pi will now be on all products that have original Raspberry Pi
After being approved, the Raspberry Pi Foundation will not only send us the images with the seal but will appear in a public list of officially recognized products. All this process will have no cost for users and creators; In return we will all know whether or not the product actually uses original products.
Raspberry Pi is another of the projects Hardware Libre which add up to having a certificate or a quality badge, however it will not be the last. Personally I think it is an interesting and important element. Well, as we have said before, which we can copy or modify the Hardware Libre, does not mean that we have to have defective or different components that give problems with the software. However, What project will be the next to incorporate your seal of quality?