After making the video I discovered that my solution to mounting the Raspberry with brass stands does not work because the flat band cable connector is now too high and presses against the LCD display. With the help of viewer Carlton I mounted it now directly to the PCB. There are standoffs below where the screws can be mounted. My mistake! I did not see them when I made the video. The USB connectors are used for the Touch screen.
Hi Andreas, I like the idea of you checking out Kickstarter projects. Just like all your other reviews, this hopefully will prevent viewers from making a mistake about buying something. Keep up the good work!
I'm quite happy for you to review items provided to you. I also like that you fully disclose the entire nature of your relationship with those providing the unit.
I have a twelve year old nephew who would definitely appreciate this as a present, and I'm sure his parents will appreciate him getting this as a present too. It looks like this set ticks all the boxes for a starter's set. Thinking about it, I guess it'd combine with Arduino really nice.
Andreas Spiess It looks like the kickstarter achieved more than three times the goal. So I guess this charming little kit will do OK in the marketplace :) Good of you to feature it on your channel.
My mum is a primary school teacher, and she's even told me that she wants to do electronics stuff with her students, so i'll definitely be forwarding this to her
Hello Andreas, regarding reviewing products you received free of charge I see no problem at all, even showing tools you use that have branding on them serving as free advertisement, if that's what you want to use and the content you want to produce. As long as you're honest about it that's fine. Of course maybe you don't want to do free ads but that's up to you really, I don't personally care, as long as you give your honest opinion when talking about things. But beware that some people seem to really dislike that and may call you a "sell out" for using the products and brands you like.
I like the fact the raspi is interchangeable, you can use it with any SBC with similar GPIO ports, furthermore it could be done to integrate more devices by suplying adapter cable interfaces. It could be named Raspi AIO (All in One), because you can test almost everyting on this. Nice idea for beginners.
Big thanks for this one Andreas As I'm a huge RPi fan (and occasional programmer of Kernel drivers) with very limited hardware skills, the CrowPi with its glorious details looks more than welcome to me :) Kind regards Tobias
Chrysippus always loved cats. I grew up adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Was chased by a female Lion, played one too, played with a Cheetah, want o restless with and play with all cats. I know I will loose the restless but they are all wonderful animals.
* Black Dragon: Kruger National Park... Southafrica?.... you knew Born Free? the lionesse? :-)) i do not remember the name it was four letter (in the italian version)... how old am i!...ELSA that was the name of the lionesse (my lone neuron pick up the correct manual...it takes some time) I agree with you: all the cats are wonderful; also all the other animals, but felines ... a little more. three years ago, even my PI (18 years) passed: a cancer and farewell to the world!
Great video as always. If its up for voting, I vote no or limited fast forwards. Just talk thru the unpacking. I much prefer idle chat than silent fast forwards.
There are different opinions about this "unpacking" time. Thank you for your hint. Maybe I will try to use the time for a voice over (if I have to say something)...
This appears to be a great tool to bring more youth into the maker and sciences world. The youth of today appear to want to see an end result quickly and with this having wired accessories and pre-written software it could do well to capture the interest to explore further. I hope they field test with students to be able to fine tune the product.
Nice video ! Interesting device. Btw, what happened to your introduction... 'This is the guy with the Swiss....' I love the kick starter evaluations. It always gives us a clear overview. Thnxs !
Can you close the case with the Pi inside or do you have to remove it? I also think a barrel power plug in the side would be better instead of the micro USB plug on the board.
Are there not standoffs under the panel? It looks like it's made for the screws to go through the Pi, through the panel, and into the standoffs mounted to the bottom of the case. Also, is that second (full size) USB plug for a touch interface, with the micro for supplying power to the Pi? These are just guesses, from what I could see in the video. So, please excuse any ignorance.
Yes, you are right. I did not see them when the white PCB was assembled and afterwards I concentrated on mounting the RPI to the white PCB. After reading your comment I went back and mounted it as you proposed and it worked. Thank you! The big USB connector seems to be for the touch screen and according Elecrow the mini USB connector is for the Pi zero.
It's hard to figure out who the target market is for this unit. As you said initially, it looks like the beautifully dainty case was designed with an 8-year old girl in mind, but I'm not sure there are a huge number of 8-year old girls who would be really interested in electronics (more power to them if they are though). I can see how your friend's 12 year old son would be very interested in the internals, but I'm guessing he will quickly throw the case away! ;-)
In this day and age, it is unfortunate that some folks continue to make sexist remarks. According to their Kickstarter page, the case is available in any one of four colors: black, purple, blue and yellow.
Did not realize until now that you are left handed until you put the mouse on the left side. Although now as I'm writing the comment I remember you had left handed and right handed scissors in your drawer in one video :D
I have no problem with you showing off some interesting products that you get for free, whilst staying true to your subscriber base. I love the concept of the CrowPi, and if slightly expensive, it may prove to be worth it if practical, unique, and of high quality. I realize that it isn't a laptop, but if you include the pi inside the box, how do you expect a child to tinker if not providing a keyboard or mouse (maybe the screen is touch?). Even so, the case should really have space for a keyboard and would be a oversight/design flaw in my opinion. One thing you fail to mention is the barrel input voltage, nor did you test it, which is a reviewer oversight - if you want to criticize the product and it in fact offers alternatives, you must test the alternatives. The reality is that Pi's work with that stupid usb supply, hence the user should have it readily available and I get the option provided, but as I see it, they did provide a barrel jack, but you failed to test it....
Thank you for your feedback. Here my answers: 1. The display is touch 2. Maybe it is difficult to provide a keyboard for all the different countries in the world. But you have to add it to the cost because it is necessary. 3. I did not know the specs of the barrel connector and I did not want to destroy this nice device. I hope they will provide the info with the finished product. And maybe they even change the power supply. 4. Space for a decent keyboard would have more than doubled the size of the case. As I said, I do not like the small ones.
I like this product and kick starter as well, it sounds like a good idea. The problem is that it sounds expensive, but I've spent more than this on Raspberry Pi components and parts, also loosing a few due to things being not put back where they were suppose to (like kids do). I don't have issue with you reviewing other products, but like you said, as long as it fits the channel. Well, good review - also it made me look, and really think of buying this for my daughter - my son already has all the parts and the Pi, perhaps its her turn, she's 11.
Load a program "Countdown from 999 to 0" and let the program write "Enter Password for disarm" at the screen. Then go to the luggage check and there will be a real "kickstarter police campaign."
This would not work in Switzerland. The policemen will not move faster than always. What does work is the text: "Enter nümmerli konto number to transfer money". ;-) I heard "nümmerli konto" years ago in the swiss tv when in Zermatt for holidays and nearly fall out of my chair. ;-)
Sounds interesting but expensive Christmas Gift ;). Very nice idea for getting started with pi and sensors etc. I am amazed to see how originally cheap ‘computer’ is becoming an ‘expensive’ gadget and a business for entrepreneurs.
Thanks for this review. I am just now getting a Raspberry Pi now that they are becoming available again after COVID, am I am thinking about purchasing one of these kits.
This is not my kind of thing, I like to assemble my own kits for experiments. This neat box takes a lot of playing out of the experience. I think that one can learn the most by figuring how to join parts together, but on the other hand this kit will save a lot of time and frustration.
You are absolutely right from the point of view of an experienced Maker. For somebody without a lot of knowledge, it is easier to start with something which works and then start to take it apart. At least that is how I do if I start with something completely new.
You never need a keyboard plugged in: After burning your image, add a file called "SSH" and copy wpasupplicant.conf from another Pi to the Windows accessible partition. Whalla, ssh in, sudo raspi-config and setup VNC, etc if you like. On boot, the 2 files "disappear"!
yes sir so you can put what kink of raspberry want: "small" "normal" or "large" Jokes aside there are several formats of raspberry and then you can put what you want. They could also make a version with a card already installed, if they wanted but the price, already high, would go further
Hi, there are 3 versions of CrowPi, it's the CrowPi basic kit in the video which has no RPi considering many people have their own RPi to use. Besides that there are CrowPi intermediate kit equipped with RPi zero or RPi 3B+ for option and advanced kit equipped with RPi 3B+. So different versions available for different demands.
I liked your review and your honesty, I just wish I had watched it a few hours earlier as I wanted to back this project and give it as a gift for my son. Too bad, I'll wait for the post campaign and see if it is still affordable.
Nice idea! But i think we should start our own Project for this! This should me more modular and should can use also other Chips like esp, adroino etc...
Love your enthusiasm, but I'd rather see your ideas implemented as a family of experimentation boards, rather than a one-size-fits-all. Also: the RPi has a standardised form factor. Arduino as well, more or less, especially if you stick to the larger ones (Uno, Leonardo, Mega). The ESP however? That thing's got way too many mutually incompatible layouts to be able to build an experimentation kit around. Unless you wish to stick to a particular layout, and hope it'll still be available a year from now.
Hi Andreas. In my opinion it’s ok to take free stuff and review it as long as you are allowed to tell your own opinion. But please try to go trough an airport security check with that thing. Afterwards if you are back from jail just tell us what exactly happened.
Thank you for your feedback. I will not accept anything where I get behavioral rules. And I will only do these reviews if the product interests me. You know I am already 61 years old. So it is probably not a good idea to waste the few remaining years in jail. So somebody younger with "more time to go on his counter" has to do this experiment ;-)
Arduino has integrated ADC (analog input pins) which saves a lot of time compared to raspberry Pi, where you need an external one. This just saves a lot of time - Arduino for the win.
Hi, it's still live on Kickstarter for pre-order with less than 2 days to go. There are 4 versions you can choose from, in the video it's the CrowPi basic kit that costs $149, and there are $179, $209 and $249 for more advanced configurations. And yes, it has 4 colors for option: black, yellow, blue and purple. You can check it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowpi-lead-you-go-from-zero-to-hero-with-raspberr
Usually, you find links to all parts used in the description of my videos. Prices and sources change over time. That is why I rarely mention it. And they come in different colors.
Nice ideas are behind this prototype but it looks rough and uncooked at the moment. It needed lots of maintenance and a reasonable price. Also, power cord should be plugged from the side of the box, it is impossible to close it now.
Mister Spiess, thank you for a very nice review. This looks like a nice project. I would guess that this is a fairly new project as you seem to have to the best of my knowledge, the new power supply with the built-in line switch. Could you in the future, please mention the approximate price at the time of publication? Thank you. Please give Iska ( pardon my spelling ) a good scratch for me. :-)
Just got my kit from Elecrow. The hardware is a thing of beauty, just like indicated. The support from Elecrow is non-existent. Thankfully, it looks like I’ll be able to use RUclips to fill in gaps. Maybe I’ll even learn a thing or two.
Is there some storage space somewhere in the case (under the PCB or behind the TFT?) to store the power supply, additional sensors and maybe a little keyboard?
I have watch the video a couple of times now and can not determine if the Micro USB is surface mount or through hole. We have had a lot of problems with surface mount connectors that require constant interconnect, they snap off. Can you confirm which format please.
Its a nice kit however not for the price ,I had a similar kit for systems engineering school back in the 70's,but the price of the parts is way less than the kit. The kit cost$242.00 the cost of all the parts is about $60.00 if you know how to shop,simply buy the parts(or check the junk box)glue them to a piece of plywood and use connector wires oh I forgot the 7 inch lcd@$26.00 so add a little more,add does the case close with the raspberry-pi attached,disconnecting the power every time is also a no no.And that timer countdown is really bad ,especially at the airport.
If not, give Crow a feedback… Also, they should install, Swift 4.1.1 for raspberry, could bridge the iPad (Swift) with the Pi, it's more an adventure, so junior don't get bored...
Thanks Andreas. I learned something today. CH = Confederatio Helvetica ;) I had always assumed it had something to do with the CH in German name, Die Schweiz...
it will definitely scare the shit out if the airport security if you were to run beeping program, get the security attention, slowly open up the case and walk toward the crowd. but remember to shout at the end, *"THIS IS MY RASPBERRY PI PROJECT"* 😂😂😂😂
zola tanaffa quando un progetto su Kickstarter viene finanziato, si dice "baked". Il finanziamento in sé è detto "pledge" che è la promessa di pagamento che viene poi pagata effettivamente quando il progetto ha raggiunto o superato la soglia richiesta
Stefano Bettega* Grazie per le delucidazioni conosco kickstarter per sentito dire e quindi ne sapevo pochissimo, mi suonava strano che tu avessi "cotto" un progetto. Visto che ne sai qualcosa allora ti faccio una domanda; quindi se finanzio un progetto i soldi mi vengono tolti solo se il progetto va in porto? sarebbe logico ma non sapendo come andasse e non essendo un mago nell'inglese (grazie google translator: col tuo mediocre lavoro qualcosa la capisco) ho sempre evitato certi posti pericolosi per il portafogli:-) ciao Scusa Andreas per questa digressione OT (Excuse Andreas for this OT digression)
Hi Andreas, thank you very much for your detailed explanation about different subjects. If you don´t mind, I would like to suggest a subject for your next video. Energy Harvest. I saw some switches that does not requires battery and are able to send information thru wireless connection to control home devices. It would be great to understand how it works and develop a circuit to do that. I found LTC3588 on Aliexpress that I guess could be used in the project. Thank you once again for sharing your expertise.
Great ! Thank you Andreas. Here you are some self-powered switches as example I read that these can work with OpenHAB. www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/wireless-switch-esrp-edrp-oem/ www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/key-card-switch-ekcs-oem-1/ www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/wireless-doorwindow-sensor-edws-oem/ This one uses a dynamo to transmit zigbee signal. www.schneider-electric.us/en/product-range/60642-harmony-22-mm-xb5r-xb4r-wireless-push-buttons ruclips.net/video/UeCESHp77Gk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/o9CpalDdd04/видео.html
After making the video I discovered that my solution to mounting the Raspberry with brass stands does not work because the flat band cable connector is now too high and presses against the LCD display. With the help of viewer Carlton I mounted it now directly to the PCB. There are standoffs below where the screws can be mounted. My mistake! I did not see them when I made the video.
The USB connectors are used for the Touch screen.
"First I want to take it apart" - Definitely sounds like something a maker would say!
I like your joke about the beeping countdown going through customs :-)
Those customs officers have a great sense of humour. If you tried this, I expect you may have some body cavities checked :)
:-))
I've designed a few escape room games using MCUs or RPi Zeros. I've thought about making one that is a "defuse a classic movie bomb" simulator.
Hi Andreas, I like the idea of you checking out Kickstarter projects. Just like all your other reviews, this hopefully will prevent viewers from making a mistake about buying something. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your feedback!
I'm quite happy for you to review items provided to you. I also like that you fully disclose the entire nature of your relationship with those providing the unit.
Thank you for your feedback!
I have a twelve year old nephew who would definitely appreciate this as a present, and I'm sure his parents will appreciate him getting this as a present too.
It looks like this set ticks all the boxes for a starter's set.
Thinking about it, I guess it'd combine with Arduino really nice.
There are a few systems out for Arduino alike. This why I thought I will present this one with an RPi.
Andreas Spiess
It looks like the kickstarter achieved more than three times the goal. So I guess this charming little kit will do OK in the marketplace :)
Good of you to feature it on your channel.
The best review on the crowpi i left Amazon to come here n see what it was.
Thank you!
My mum is a primary school teacher, and she's even told me that she wants to do electronics stuff with her students, so i'll definitely be forwarding this to her
If she works with girls, this is probably a very good color ;-)
Bizarrely, her class of roughly 25 kids only has around 5 boys
Andreas, you post a video and 3 hours later it gets 1600 views! You're on to something Bro!! CONGRATS!!
Thank you! Casey Neistat gets that in 30 seconds ;-) So I still have room for improvement.
Hello Andreas, regarding reviewing products you received free of charge I see no problem at all, even showing tools you use that have branding on them serving as free advertisement, if that's what you want to use and the content you want to produce.
As long as you're honest about it that's fine. Of course maybe you don't want to do free ads but that's up to you really, I don't personally care, as long as you give your honest opinion when talking about things.
But beware that some people seem to really dislike that and may call you a "sell out" for using the products and brands you like.
Thank you for your feedback. I only will test things which I like and fit the channel.
I like the fact the raspi is interchangeable, you can use it with any SBC with similar GPIO ports, furthermore it could be done to integrate more devices by suplying adapter cable interfaces. It could be named Raspi AIO (All in One), because you can test almost everyting on this. Nice idea for beginners.
great point.... orange pi comes to mind
Standards always help to be interchangeable. But many people think they are restrictive...
Big thanks for this one Andreas
As I'm a huge RPi fan (and occasional programmer of Kernel drivers) with very limited hardware skills, the CrowPi with its glorious details looks more than welcome to me :)
Kind regards
Tobias
You are welcome!
Adore the cat. I have just lost my cat this year to old age. 20 years old. Lovely companions when doing electronics projects.
20 years is proof you took good care of him!
Chrysippus always loved cats. I grew up adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Was chased by a female Lion, played one too, played with a Cheetah, want o restless with and play with all cats. I know I will loose the restless but they are all wonderful animals.
Restless - wrestle
* Black Dragon: Kruger National Park... Southafrica?.... you knew Born Free? the lionesse? :-)) i do not remember the name it was four letter (in the italian version)... how old am i!...ELSA that was the name of the lionesse (my lone neuron pick up the correct manual...it takes some time)
I agree with you: all the cats are wonderful; also all the other animals, but felines ... a little more.
three years ago, even my PI (18 years) passed: a cancer and farewell to the world!
Great idea, neat design. Much less cables on the desk for experimenting actuators and sensors.
You are right. And easy to stove away.
Great video as always. If its up for voting, I vote no or limited fast forwards.
Just talk thru the unpacking. I much prefer idle chat than silent fast forwards.
There are different opinions about this "unpacking" time. Thank you for your hint. Maybe I will try to use the time for a voice over (if I have to say something)...
Yes I don't particularly like the unpacking part myself just the assembling of pi.
Its really a powerful device even can be used for image processing stuffs, I m glad Mr.Spiess u made this tutorials :)
Thank you!
This appears to be a great tool to bring more youth into the maker and sciences world. The youth of today appear to want to see an end result quickly and with this having wired accessories and pre-written software it could do well to capture the interest to explore further. I hope they field test with students to be able to fine tune the product.
I am sure they will get feedback from the 400 users of the first batch.
Nice video ! Interesting device. Btw, what happened to your introduction... 'This is the guy with the Swiss....'
I love the kick starter evaluations. It always gives us a clear overview. Thnxs !
I forgot the introduction. Shame on me ;-) Thanks for your feedback.
;-) yeah, it's a little bit your trade mark, you should be proud of it !
Can you close the case with the Pi inside or do you have to remove it?
I also think a barrel power plug in the side would be better instead of the micro USB plug on the board.
Hi, yes, the case can be closed with RPi installed inside. Also we will consider your suggestion, thank you for your feedback.
Are there not standoffs under the panel? It looks like it's made for the screws to go through the Pi, through the panel, and into the standoffs mounted to the bottom of the case.
Also, is that second (full size) USB plug for a touch interface, with the micro for supplying power to the Pi?
These are just guesses, from what I could see in the video. So, please excuse any ignorance.
Yes, you are right. I did not see them when the white PCB was assembled and afterwards I concentrated on mounting the RPI to the white PCB. After reading your comment I went back and mounted it as you proposed and it worked. Thank you!
The big USB connector seems to be for the touch screen and according Elecrow the mini USB connector is for the Pi zero.
I'm super glad to have helped in some small way! You have given me so much knowledge and excitement over the small electronics hobby!
Andreas, please continue to review kickstart projects. It helps the kickstarters and us the viewers ...
Thank you for your feedback!
It's hard to figure out who the target market is for this unit. As you said initially, it looks like the beautifully dainty case was designed with an 8-year old girl in mind, but I'm not sure there are a huge number of 8-year old girls who would be really interested in electronics (more power to them if they are though).
I can see how your friend's 12 year old son would be very interested in the internals, but I'm guessing he will quickly throw the case away! ;-)
Or maybe spray it black ;-)
Yes. But mine is not black! So he has some work to do. Let's hope he is a Maker.
In this day and age, it is unfortunate that some folks continue to make sexist remarks.
According to their Kickstarter page, the case is available in any one of four colors: black, purple, blue and yellow.
Looks like a bomb case in action movies :-D
Exactly.
Did not realize until now that you are left handed until you put the mouse on the left side. Although now as I'm writing the comment I remember you had left handed and right handed scissors in your drawer in one video :D
I think I made it public in one of the videos. I even compared myself with some good American presidents ;-)
I have no problem with you showing off some interesting products that you get for free, whilst staying true to your subscriber base. I love the concept of the CrowPi, and if slightly expensive, it may prove to be worth it if practical, unique, and of high quality. I realize that it isn't a laptop, but if you include the pi inside the box, how do you expect a child to tinker if not providing a keyboard or mouse (maybe the screen is touch?). Even so, the case should really have space for a keyboard and would be a oversight/design flaw in my opinion. One thing you fail to mention is the barrel input voltage, nor did you test it, which is a reviewer oversight - if you want to criticize the product and it in fact offers alternatives, you must test the alternatives. The reality is that Pi's work with that stupid usb supply, hence the user should have it readily available and I get the option provided, but as I see it, they did provide a barrel jack, but you failed to test it....
Thank you for your feedback. Here my answers:
1. The display is touch
2. Maybe it is difficult to provide a keyboard for all the different countries in the world. But you have to add it to the cost because it is necessary.
3. I did not know the specs of the barrel connector and I did not want to destroy this nice device. I hope they will provide the info with the finished product. And maybe they even change the power supply.
4. Space for a decent keyboard would have more than doubled the size of the case. As I said, I do not like the small ones.
You don't need a mouse or keyboard. You can enable SSH if you have a file in the root of your sd card called "ssh"'. It'll be turned on automatically
You are right. I thought this possibility would be too complex for a beginner (which is the target audience)
I like this product and kick starter as well, it sounds like a good idea. The problem is that it sounds expensive, but I've spent more than this on Raspberry Pi components and parts, also loosing a few due to things being not put back where they were suppose to (like kids do).
I don't have issue with you reviewing other products, but like you said, as long as it fits the channel.
Well, good review - also it made me look, and really think of buying this for my daughter - my son already has all the parts and the Pi, perhaps its her turn, she's 11.
And I am sure your daughter would like the color ;-)
Can't imagine to go with this box at airport 😁 liked the compact box for getting started with raspberry pi
Load a program "Countdown from 999 to 0" and let the program write "Enter Password for disarm" at the screen. Then go to the luggage check and there will be a real "kickstarter police campaign."
Mine program only started the countdown at 10 ;-)
This would not work in Switzerland. The policemen will not move faster than always. What does work is the text: "Enter nümmerli konto number to transfer money". ;-) I heard "nümmerli konto" years ago in the swiss tv when in Zermatt for holidays and nearly fall out of my chair. ;-)
Sounds interesting but expensive Christmas Gift ;). Very nice idea for getting started with pi and sensors etc.
I am amazed to see how originally cheap ‘computer’ is becoming an ‘expensive’ gadget and a business for entrepreneurs.
The RPi also was cheap because it was stripped to the max. A full-fledged Linux computer for 40 $ is impossible...
Would also love this device. Very cool!
:-)
Thks, most enjoyable. If I have fun with it, I get some for my relative's kids this Xmas.
Good idea!
You will absolutely love it. And your kids to
Thanks for this review. I am just now getting a Raspberry Pi now that they are becoming available again after COVID, am I am thinking about purchasing one of these kits.
If I remember right, they now have a newer model. But I am not sure.
This is not my kind of thing, I like to assemble my own kits for experiments.
This neat box takes a lot of playing out of the experience. I think that one can learn the most by figuring how to join parts together, but on the other hand this kit will save a lot of time and frustration.
You are absolutely right from the point of view of an experienced Maker. For somebody without a lot of knowledge, it is easier to start with something which works and then start to take it apart. At least that is how I do if I start with something completely new.
cool :) but the case can't be closed with the pi inside?
It can be closed
You never need a keyboard plugged in:
After burning your image, add a file called "SSH" and copy wpasupplicant.conf from another Pi to the Windows accessible partition.
Whalla, ssh in, sudo raspi-config and setup VNC, etc if you like.
On boot, the 2 files "disappear"!
You are right. I used this method for my LoRa gateways. But here I considered it as too complicated for a newcomer which is the target of this device.
Thanks for sharing 😀👍
Interesting stuff 👍
Thank you!
Ok, a Raspberry Pi starter/experiment kit without a Raspberry Pi? Seriously?
yes sir so you can put what kink of raspberry want: "small" "normal" or "large"
Jokes aside there are several formats of raspberry and then you can put what you want.
They could also make a version with a card already installed, if they wanted but the price, already high, would go further
Hi, there are 3 versions of CrowPi, it's the CrowPi basic kit in the video which has no RPi considering many people have their own RPi to use. Besides that there are CrowPi intermediate kit equipped with RPi zero or RPi 3B+ for option and advanced kit equipped with RPi 3B+. So different versions available for different demands.
I liked your review and your honesty, I just wish I had watched it a few hours earlier as I wanted to back this project and give it as a gift for my son. Too bad, I'll wait for the post campaign and see if it is still affordable.
As I said, yesterday, I gave it to my colleague and his son liked it very much...
Nice idea! But i think we should start our own Project for this! This should me more modular and should can use also other Chips like esp, adroino etc...
Maybe the advantage here is its simplicity? That‘s what I thought when I first saw it.
Love your enthusiasm, but I'd rather see your ideas implemented as a family of experimentation boards, rather than a one-size-fits-all.
Also: the RPi has a standardised form factor. Arduino as well, more or less, especially if you stick to the larger ones (Uno, Leonardo, Mega). The ESP however? That thing's got way too many mutually incompatible layouts to be able to build an experimentation kit around. Unless you wish to stick to a particular layout, and hope it'll still be available a year from now.
Thank you for bringing my attention to this!
You are welcome!
I like it.. looks very good quality
I think it is good quality and also the experiments seem to work.
Nice item
:-)
Hi Andreas. In my opinion it’s ok to take free stuff and review it as long as you are allowed to tell your own opinion. But please try to go trough an airport security check with that thing. Afterwards if you are back from jail just tell us what exactly happened.
Thank you for your feedback. I will not accept anything where I get behavioral rules. And I will only do these reviews if the product interests me.
You know I am already 61 years old. So it is probably not a good idea to waste the few remaining years in jail. So somebody younger with "more time to go on his counter" has to do this experiment ;-)
In my opinion the problem is of the producer, if this thing does not pass through the airport customs, how do you sell them to the world?
According to their Kickstarter page, the case is available in any one of four colors: black, purple, blue and yellow.
You are right. I hope you know I did not choose the color myself ;-)
Arduino has integrated ADC (analog input pins) which saves a lot of time compared to raspberry Pi, where you need an external one.
This just saves a lot of time - Arduino for the win.
Maybe there are a few more differences between the RPi and the Arduino. That is why I love both of them ;-)
Very good idea to get someone started. Did I miss it or how much will it cost? One sugestion: to have diferent colors for The case :)
Hi, it's still live on Kickstarter for pre-order with less than 2 days to go. There are 4 versions you can choose from, in the video it's the CrowPi basic kit that costs $149, and there are $179, $209 and $249 for more advanced configurations. And yes, it has 4 colors for option: black, yellow, blue and purple. You can check it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowpi-lead-you-go-from-zero-to-hero-with-raspberr
Usually, you find links to all parts used in the description of my videos. Prices and sources change over time. That is why I rarely mention it. And they come in different colors.
Awesome videos .
:-)
Nice ideas are behind this prototype but it looks rough and uncooked at the moment. It needed lots of maintenance and a reasonable price.
Also, power cord should be plugged from the side of the box, it is impossible to close it now.
As a maker this should not be an impossible problem to solve for you ;-)
Mister Spiess, thank you for a very nice review. This looks like a nice project. I would guess that this is a fairly new project as you seem to have to the best of my knowledge, the new power supply with the built-in line switch. Could you in the future, please mention the approximate price at the time of publication? Thank you. Please give Iska ( pardon my spelling ) a good scratch for me. :-)
You find a link to the variants and prices in the description of the video. She will get the scratches :-)
Just got my kit from Elecrow. The hardware is a thing of beauty, just like indicated. The support from Elecrow is non-existent. Thankfully, it looks like I’ll be able to use RUclips to fill in gaps. Maybe I’ll even learn a thing or two.
I hope you will come along. The Raspberry is well known to the community and you should find a lot of information and help.
Swiss vs Brazil was today (1-1) Wolrd Cup
elecrow fertigen auch sehr schöne platinen zum günstigen preis .. bin sehr zufrieden.
Ich glaube, aus dieser Richtung kommen sie und versuchen so eine "Vorwärtsintegration"
Is there some storage space somewhere in the case (under the PCB or behind the TFT?) to store the power supply, additional sensors and maybe a little keyboard?
No, there is no storage possibility (apart from some wires which fit inbetween the PCB and the Screen)
I have watch the video a couple of times now and can not determine if the Micro USB is surface mount or through hole.
We have had a lot of problems with surface mount connectors that require constant interconnect, they snap off.
Can you confirm which format please.
Hi, it's through hole. Thank you for comments.
I think that your so-called WOW stick is actually a MOM stick. Upside down?
I do not hope so. Who wants a MoM-Stick? And even if it would be a MoM-stick, my name would be better ;-)
Its a nice kit however not for the price ,I had a similar kit for systems engineering school back in the 70's,but the price of the parts is way less than the kit. The kit cost$242.00 the cost of all the parts is about $60.00 if you know how to shop,simply buy the parts(or check the junk box)glue them to a piece of plywood and use connector wires oh I forgot the 7 inch lcd@$26.00 so add a little more,add does the case close with the raspberry-pi attached,disconnecting the power every time is also a no no.And that timer countdown is really bad ,especially at the airport.
Your choice. A typical time vs money decision
try getting that through airport security
:-)
Somehow, I would expect a touchscreen on that LCD (+virt.kbd)
Python 2.7 is almost 8 years old and that's my reason why I hate it...
It has a touchscreen
And a pre-instaled virtual keyboard too?
That's nice, so keyboard & mouse is not mandatory.
I did not check the virtual keyboard. Good comment.
If not, give Crow a feedback…
Also, they should install, Swift 4.1.1 for raspberry, could bridge the iPad (Swift) with the Pi, it's more an adventure, so junior don't get bored...
I hope they will also read the comments... Thanks for the idea.
Interesting
Thank you!
Where is the intro of "The man with the Swiss accent"? Great idea.
ups. Forgotten :-(
nice cat!!
:-)
Thanks Andreas. I learned something today. CH = Confederatio Helvetica ;) I had always assumed it had something to do with the CH in German name, Die Schweiz...
Even if you would ask Swiss citizens you would not get the proper answer .-(
it will definitely scare the shit out if the airport security if you were to run beeping program, get the security attention, slowly open up the case and walk toward the crowd.
but remember to shout at the end, *"THIS IS MY RASPBERRY PI PROJECT"* 😂😂😂😂
:-))
Where's the link to the lessons?
I do not remember. This is an old video :-(
Nah, esp8266 for life. I'm scared to restart my learning for another board.
The Raspberry is a computer with lots of new possibilities. For me it is not an either-or, it is a "and"
try RPi & this good free mag www.raspberrypi.org/magpi-issues/
maybe RPi Zero is cheap. then later get sensor kit and/or arduino starter kit.
Did you create the instructables website and why did you?
I do not remember if I did one. I probably would have left a link to it in the video description
Hi Andreas
Can I ask you did you perform an earth leakage test on the supplied Psu ?
Thanks
No, I did not do it. I anyway would not use this USB power supply. As said in the video I would use one with a barrel connector
I misread it as "Cow Pi" :O
It is not a Swiss product ;-)
So that's python 2.7 learning kit with some fancy indicators/switches/sensors.
Not to forget the nice case ;-)
For sure.
8:56 anyway red this with swiss accent
Can i get a raspberry pi 4 maybe.....please???
I baked this project too!
Great!
baked? cosa intendi?
zola tanaffa quando un progetto su Kickstarter viene finanziato, si dice "baked". Il finanziamento in sé è detto "pledge" che è la promessa di pagamento che viene poi pagata effettivamente quando il progetto ha raggiunto o superato la soglia richiesta
Stefano Bettega*
Grazie per le delucidazioni conosco kickstarter per sentito dire e quindi ne sapevo pochissimo, mi suonava strano che tu avessi "cotto" un progetto.
Visto che ne sai qualcosa allora ti faccio una domanda; quindi se finanzio un progetto i soldi mi vengono tolti solo se il progetto va in porto? sarebbe logico ma non sapendo come andasse e non essendo un mago nell'inglese (grazie google translator: col tuo mediocre lavoro qualcosa la capisco) ho sempre evitato certi posti pericolosi per il portafogli:-)
ciao
Scusa Andreas per questa digressione OT (Excuse Andreas for this OT digression)
zola tanaffa esatto, se il progetto non va in porto, i soldi non vengono prelevati. Ciao!
Yeah. A CatberryPi. LIKE
:-))
I love your videos, but I hate powered screwdrivers...
Thanks. This screwdriver is a nice gadget for me. Nothing necessary...
I want to see how you code it. What ide ans toolchain
It uses Python. You can write the program with every text editor
thank you G WIN
You are welcome!
But add sensors such as iron man and control the birds and thermal camera and camera types and new ideas and remote control
nice very nice just need to no the price ? every one nous when you dye quality it costs a little more its worth it at the right price.
You find the link in the description
Know
Fighting to tear tape from handle. Knife sitting on table.
:-)) Maybe I concentrated too much on the talking...
The blade comes natural. The mouth requires consciousness. :p
Hi Andreas, thank you very much for your detailed explanation about different subjects. If you don´t mind, I would like to suggest a subject for your next video. Energy Harvest. I saw some switches that does not requires battery and are able to send information thru wireless connection to control home devices. It would be great to understand how it works and develop a circuit to do that. I found LTC3588 on Aliexpress that I guess could be used in the project. Thank you once again for sharing your expertise.
I have the LTC3588 here and got piezo elements for this video. So it will happen...
Great ! Thank you Andreas.
Here you are some self-powered switches as example
I read that these can work with OpenHAB.
www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/wireless-switch-esrp-edrp-oem/
www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/key-card-switch-ekcs-oem-1/
www.enocean.com/en/enocean_modules_902mhz/wireless-doorwindow-sensor-edws-oem/
This one uses a dynamo to transmit zigbee signal.
www.schneider-electric.us/en/product-range/60642-harmony-22-mm-xb5r-xb4r-wireless-push-buttons
ruclips.net/video/UeCESHp77Gk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/o9CpalDdd04/видео.html
11:15 You have to buy this crap 😋 auto translator is funny sometimes.
??
Automatic translator is translating "Crowpi" to "crap" at 11:15 .
Thanks. Now I understand. :-))
I bought the raspberry pi4 from labits's
8:00 오호 키보드
:-)
Project name possibly means humility - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eating_crow
I do not know why they use the word "crow". But if I remember right they had another STEM platform with an ESP32 called something with "crow"
Linux commands ??? 😱😰
100€?!
200€ What you have?!
For a 10$ board?!
Something... Something doesn't work here...
Maybe you forgot the 7" touchscreen...
Andreas Spiess Mmm... True, I didnt noticed. Anyway 100€ more for a bunch of cables...
The cat is so fluffy.
:-)
What a horrible color!
As I said: For a young girl it would be perfect ;-)