Elecrow Blogs

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.

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.

This article details Elecrow's rigorous testing workflow for LoRa devices, ensuring real-world performance. The comprehensive process covers 10 critical validation steps, including battery voltage, RF power analysis, and low-power consumption tests. This guarantees every device is stable, reliable, and ready to be a cornerstone for robust IoT solutions.

Drilling is a foundational process in PCB manufacturing, creating essential vias for electrical connections and holes for component mounting. This guide explores mechanical and advanced laser drilling for HDI boards, emphasizing quality control to prevent defects like resin smear. Selecting a capable partner with the right technology is crucial for a successful final PCB assembly.

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!