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Compare Elecrow's 1.28" and 2.1" Rotary Screens, both featuring an ESP32-S3 core with touch and knob interaction. The compact 1.28-inch excels in portability and value, perfect for embedded devices. The larger 2.1-inch boasts a high-resolution display for data-rich UIs. Your choice depends on project needs for size versus visual detail.

Announcing the winners of our 2nd Electronic Design Contest! Huge congratulations to the creators of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal projects, including an ESP32-BlueJammer and a portable AI assistant. We also celebrate winners of our special prizes for creativity, tutorials, and social contribution. Winners, check your email to claim your rewards!

STEAM education supercharges learning by integrating the Arts with STEM, fostering essential skills like creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. This article explores the 'A's broad scope, from fine arts to history, and offers practical examples. Discover how VA-STEAM projects and tools like coding kits can transform abstract concepts into tangible, hands-on learning experiences.

Elecrow's top 5 bestsellers for H1 2025 and see the trends driving the global maker community. This year's list is dominated by decentralized communication with the ThinkNode M1, powerful IoT gateways, and accessible STEM kits. Discover what's hot and get a first look at the next-generation ThinkNode M5.

Discover the world of STEM and STEAM education through starter kits. This guide helps parents and educators choose the perfect kit by matching learner personas—the Instant Creator (Micro:bit), Little Engineer (Arduino), and Digital Artist (Pico)—with the right tools. Unlock problem-solving skills and creativity with project ideas and community resources.

Elecrow and HobbyIoT present the H2S-Dev Board Creative Idea Contest! Submit your innovative project concepts for the open-source, Arduino-compatible H2S-Dev board, a powerful LoRaWAN/Helium development platform. No purchase is required to participate. The top three best ideas will win fantastic prize packages, including free H2S-Dev boards and CrowPanel displays.

STEAM education integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to foster innovation. It moves beyond traditional learning by emphasizing hands-on projects. This approach develops crucial skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. By preparing children for high-demand careers, especially in tech, STEAM provides a vital foundation for their future success.

Three core automation solutions vital for modern PCB assembly: Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Robotics. ATE ensures quality by detecting defects early. MES acts as the factory's brain, managing real-time data and traceability. Robotics provides precision handling and assembly, creating an integrated manufacturing ecosystem.

Learn to set up your Raspberry Pi Pico 2 from scratch with MicroPython and Thonny IDE. This guide walks you through flashing the firmware and running code. Then, discover the Elecrow All-in-one Starter Kit: its no-soldering design and 17 integrated sensors make it the perfect tool for beginners to avoid frustration.

Deep within every circuit board lies a hidden threat: poor electroless copper plating. This foundational PCB process dictates final PCBA reliability. Defects cause immediate dead-on-arrival failures, long-term field failures from thermal stress, and severe performance degradation in signal and power integrity. It is a critical, yet often overlooked, factor in electronics durability.