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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.

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.

Elecrow's partnership ecosystem offers four unique ways for makers and businesses to collaborate. Become a VIP Distributor for discounts up to 50%, or an Affiliate to earn sales commissions. Independent designers can sell their creations as Partner Sellers. All enthusiasts can engage the community to win prizes and turn their passion into returns.

Ready to move your project from prototype to production? This guide breaks down the Raspberry Pi Radio Module 2, a cost-effective wireless solution for mass manufacturing. We compare it directly to the Pico W, exploring key differences in design, use cases, and software compatibility to help you make the right choice.

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.

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!