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If you've ever thought about having a home media center without spending hundreds of dollars on a high-end streaming box, the Raspberry Pi 5 is the ideal and one of the most affordable solutions. It is small and very powerful, which makes it a great choice for streaming movies, playing music, or even running retro games. So, let’s explain everything you need to set up a smooth and responsive media center using Raspberry Pi 5 – without overcomplicating things.

If you’ve already explored the All-in-One Starter Kit for Pico 2 RP2040, you know how exciting hands-on learning can be. Now, it’s time to take the next step into the world of Arduino! Just like the Pico kit, this All-in-One Starter Common Board Kit for Arduino removes the frustration of messy wiring and lets you dive straight into coding and creativity. With 15 built-in sensors, 21 tutorials, and endless project possibilities, you’ll be crafting interactive experiments in no time.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) technology continues to grow rapidly, LoRa technology has become a core component of long-range communication, widely used in smart cities, smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, and more. To help IoT developers quickly validate their ideas and lower the hardware development barriers, we are launching the LoRa Module Giveaway + PCBA Sponsorship Program. By offering free L

For those eager to explore the exciting world of smart hardware, the All-in-One Starter Kit for Pico 2 RP2350 is the perfect companion. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this kit provides an easy, fun, and comprehensive way to learn programming and hardware integration without the hassle of soldering or complex wiring. Whether you're a student, teacher, or maker, this kit opens new doors to creativity and innovation.

In the world of AI, DeepSeek R1 and OpenAI GPT-4 stand out as two pioneering models, each excelling in different areas. While both are designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, they serve distinct purposes, with DeepSeek focusing on optimized vertical applications and GPT-4 offering broader, more generalized capabilities. In this blog post, we’ll explore the core differences between these two models across several key dimensions, including their design philosophies, technical architectures, performance in various scenarios, and commercialization approaches.

For quite a period, Elecrow’s HMI displays have been a popular choice for a range of applications – from industrial automation to smart home control. With the success of the original Basic series, Elecrow has now launched the CrowPanel Advance series, which pushes the boundaries of performance, connectivity, and versatility. So let’s explore the key enhancements in the Advance Series and explain why it stands out from the Basic version.

Got a project hiding under your workbench? It’s time to showcase your masterpieces! Whether you’ve been tinkering with something new or finishing a long-forgotten project, now’s the perfect time to shine. Join us in the Elecrow 2nd Electronics Design Contest and get a chance to s

This guide will walk you through setting up a compatible environment, installing necessary tools, and running DeepSeek-R1 on the Raspberry Pi 5 using the Ollama platform. Whether you're looking for a lightweight model for quick responses or a more advanced version for better accuracy, this tutorial will help you get started.

As the Spring Festival colors fill the air, we wish you a Chinese New Year brimming with joy, prosperity, and exciting new beginnings! May the coming year bring you smooth paths, vibrant opportunities, and endless good fortune. As our Elecrow team prepares for the holiday, we encourage you to place any orders in advance to avoid inconvenience. Here’s our holiday schedule:

With Christmas cheer turning to memory and New Year’s buzz winding down, our contest comes to a cozy close. First of all, we would like gratitude to every participant. Everyone's designs were as varied and wonderful as the gifts under the Christmas tree. Now, let's unwrap the top spots!