Elecrow Blogs

An in-depth analysis of PCB pre-treatment, where blanking controls material integrity and stress, and edge planing removes micro-contaminants for surface integrity. Corner rounding applies fracture mechanics to enhance structural reliability. These foundational PCB manufacturing steps are critical for high-yield PCB assembly, dictating final product quality and ensuring long-term operational performance.

Ready to turn your IoT vision into rewards? Join the Elecrow IoT Hardware Contest! From June 25 to Sept 15, 2025, submit your project to win up to $1,000 in cash and gain sponsorship opportunities. Plus, every participant gets an exclusive free LoRa module. Your innovation deserves recognition—submit today!

Discover the top 5 professional applications for the Elecrow Pi Terminal, an all-in-one industrial computer powered by Raspberry Pi CM4. This guide details its use as an HMI, IIoT Gateway, CAN Bus Analyzer, compact PLC, and Edge AI terminal, engineered to bridge the gap from concept to deployment by solving hardware integration.

Elecrow is your comprehensive technology partner, ensuring top quality through an ISO-certified smart factory and a multi-layered testing process including SPI, AOI, X-ray, and ICT. With complimentary functional testing on qualifying orders, we deliver 100% QC-passed products backed by full engineering support and a one-stop solution for total peace of mind.

By popular demand from the Meshtastic and maker communities, Elecrow’s ThinkNode series is massively restocked and ready to ship! To celebrate, we're hosting an exclusive discount event for our top LoRa and LoRaWAN devices, including the M1, M2, G1, and G3. Claim your coupon and shop the special event page to enjoy savings!

Step into the AI era with CrowPi 3, the ultimate all-in-one learning station. Building on the legacy of the CrowPi family, this Raspberry Pi 5-powered lab makes AI and hardware accessible for students, teachers, and makers. With 180+ lessons and plug-and-play modules, it's creativity without complexity. Back it on Kickstarter!

This comprehensive guide shows how to build a custom weather display using an ESP32 and an E-Paper screen. Follow our steps to get an OpenWeatherMap API key, configure the code with your details, and upload it using PlatformIO. Learn essential IoT skills like API calls and deep-sleep modes for future projects.

This essential guide to PCB assembly provides actionable strategies for lowering costs and accelerating your project. We detail our Full and Partial Turnkey services, and highlight how our free DFM check, rapid 2-3 day turnaround, and certified quality (ISO, UL, IPC Class 2) guarantee a successful outcome for your design.

Explore 10 critical testing methods essential for high-quality PCB assembly. This guide details key techniques like AOI, AXI, ICT, and FCT, explaining their purpose and ideal application. Learn to choose the optimal strategy for prototypes, mass production, or high-reliability products, ensuring your final electronic device is flawless and dependable.