Smart Buying Guide: Back to School - Get the Best Deal on CrowPi

Hello, Makers! With the back-to-school season kicking in, it's the perfect time to dive into the exciting world of electronics. If you're passionate about programming and hardware, the CrowPi Series is a must-see.

Sold over 60,000 kits and more than 100 million RMB in revenue, the CrowPi Series is loved by tech enthusiasts around the globe. Interested to know more?

Read on to discover the differences between CrowPi and CrowPi 2, and find out how you can get the best deals - even for free!

Buying Guide Content

1. CrowPi Series Overview

• What is CrowPi?
• What is CrowPi 2?

2. Best Ways to Buy and Save

CrowPi Series Overview

The CrowPi Series consists of three models: CrowPi, CrowPi 2, and CrowPi L. While they share some similarities in core features, each model offers unique characteristics. To help you find the perfect fit, the guide will focus on comparing CrowPi and CrowPi 2.

What is CrowPi?

If you were with us back in 2018, you might remember the CrowPi Kickstarter campaign, which quickly became a PROJECT WE LOVE. This Raspberry Pi educational kit was our debut on Kickstarter, designed to teach computer science, programming, and electronics through the Raspberry Pi.

Ideal for STEM enthusiasts and beginners, the original CrowPi came with 25 built-in sensors, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, a camera, and a dedicated slot for a Raspberry Pi.

We've updated the CrowPi this year with a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen and compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5, making it an excellent choice for those looking to explore electronics in a hands-on way again.

Comparison Between Old and New Versions

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What is CrowPi 2?

Two years after CrowPi, we launched CrowPi 2 on Kickstarter, where it was met with enthusiastic support from 2,087 backers. Building on its predecessor's success, CrowPi 2 is a portable Raspberry Pi-powered laptop featuring an 11.6" 1920x1080 IPS screen, a 2MP camera, a microphone, and built-in stereo speakers. Its wireless keyboard is detachable or can stay connected via magnets, and it includes a special compartment for a power bank or additional components. It’s perfect for learning and working on the go.

CrowPi 2 comes with specialized software to enhance your learning experience. Whether you're interested in Scratch, Python, AI, or Minecraft, CrowPi 2 offers interactive, step-by-step lessons to guide you. (For the best experience, we recommend using Raspberry Pi 4B 2GB or above.)

• Python: 32 lessons that start with simple projects and advance to more complex ones.
• Scratch: 16 lessons focus on the basics of graphical programming and sensor interaction.
• Minecraft: 16 detailed lessons guide you through creating your own buildings step by step.
• AI: 12 lessons on building AI projects like face and speech recognition.
• Games: Explore 18 small games written in Python.

CrowPi 2 also supports offline account management, allowing multiple users to save their progress and achievements. This feature is ideal for shared environments, like schools, where each student can have their own account, ensuring personalized learning progress.

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Comparison Between CrowPi and CrowPi 2

Best Ways to Buy and Save

To maximize your savings, check out the Elecrow Redemption Center for exclusive coupons. Here’s how you can make the most of your Elecrow coins:

Log In and Check Your Coins: If you have 500 or more coins, you can exchange them for coupons directly on the redemption page.

Earn More Coins: If you have fewer coins (like me), don’t worry! Share your electronic projects in the Elecrow Project Community and get 1,000 coins once your project is reviewed and approved. With 1,000 coins, you can redeem a $10 cash coupon. For example, the basic kit of CrowPi 2, originally priced at $284, can be bought for $218.90 with a back-to-school discount. Apply an additional $10 coupon and you pay just $208.90!

Whispering: There's no limit to how many projects you can share, so as long as Elecrow approves them, you could even get your CrowPi for free!

Daily Check-Ins: If you are patient and retentive, the daily check-in is another great way for you. Collect coins by checking in daily on Elecrow. Check-in for 30 consecutive days to earn 400 coins, plus an additional 50 coins for subscribing to our newsletter and another 50 coins for completing your profile. That’s enough to redeem a $5 coupon in no time!

With these strategies, you can easily earn coupons and potentially get your CrowPi kit for free.

There are plenty of review videos from tech enthusiasts that can give you an inside look at the CrowPi Series. If you’re interested, check out our YouTube Channel and explore the CrowPi Series Review Collection.

Happy making and coding with CrowPi!

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