Monthly Archives: March 2016

March 17, 2016

5 Brilliant Ideas and Projects about IoT

Posted: March 17, 2016

Categories: Tech blogs

Full Home Automation System with Azure and Voice Assistance

We all know how Home Automation has been integrated into our day to day lives - from controlling window panes to making a secure house free from theft. I plan on going even a step forward by integrating simple sensors that I have lying around in my house and make a secure system that not only detects any activity inside the house but also informs the person of impending fire hazards and thefts. All of this will be sensed via the Raspberry Pi 2 and and sent to the user via a mobile app implementing Microsoft Azure services. Click to Know More

March 14, 2016

Top 20 Awesome Projects For Raspberry Pi

Posted: March 14, 2016

Categories: Tech blogs

The DIY dream

Raspberry Pi — a tiny, stripped-down $35 computer — hit the market in 2011 with the intention of helping promote basic computer science skills in schools. As of early 2015, 4.5 million of them had been sold and a second generation, the Raspberry Pi 2, has been introduced.

It has become the DIY gadget-maker's go-to device. Tinkerers, hobbyists, educators and students — basically anyone who likes to build things — have taken to the Internet with project after project utilizing the Raspberry Pi.

The little computer has controlled robots, reached the upper atmosphere in a weather balloon and become the building block for almost any gadget the mind could dream up. With all of the builds out there, it can be overwhelming, but don't worry, we've done the hard work for you. Here are 20 of the best Raspberry Pi projects on the Web.

March 10, 2016

20 Best Sites to Download Free STL Files to 3D Print

Posted: March 10, 2016

Categories: Tech blogs

Looking for a free STL file to 3D print? These are the best websites where you can download free STL files for 3D printing. This is a selection of the best websites and content repositories offering 3D print files. Each lets you browse a large selection of printable models and download STL files for your own use. And they’re absolutely free. They won’t cost you a penny. Oh, did we mention that they’re free? Bonus: Some of these sites also include store-fronts for selling custom 3D print files. So, if you’re a 3D modeling enthusiast and fancy making some spare cash, these are perfect platforms for showcasing your work and selling it. Have we missed any of your favorite sites? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll add them in a future update. Free STL Files Download Site #1: Pinshape

March 09, 2016

Turn-key solution for Kickstarter project Keyduino

Posted: March 09, 2016

Categories: Tech blogs

Dear friends, Elecrow shipped out all the kickstarter keyduino orders last month. Waiting to see your awesome projects. Thanks very much that Pierre Charlier to provide much support at the whole process. It is really happy to cooperate with Keyduino team. Elecrow can provide a turn-key solution for Designers/Makers just like the keyduino project. Included PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, Testing and QC control, Sell at Elecrow online store, Drop-shipping to customers.