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STEAM education integrates Arts with STEM to develop crucial 21st-century skills. Moving beyond memorization, this hands-on approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. It prepares students for the future workforce by empowering them to solve complex, real-world problems, turning them into the innovators and creators that our modern world demands.

The ESP32-P4 is a powerful RISC-V MCU delivering unmatched performance for HMI and multimedia with its 400MHz CPU and hardware accelerators, but lacks wireless. In contrast, the ESP32-S3 is an AIoT SoC providing an all-in-one solution with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The decision hinges on application: raw processing power versus integrated connectivity.

STEM education is a cornerstone of the European Education Area, crucial for driving innovation, competitiveness, and the twin transitions. While facing challenges like teacher shortages and gender disparity, the EU promotes a modernized, inclusive system. This strategic focus on high-quality, lifelong STEM training is vital for ensuring Europe's future prosperity and resilience.

Stop waiting weeks for expensive US prototype PCB assembly. Elecrow offers a revolutionary alternative, delivering high-quality, fully assembled PCBA prototypes with breathtaking speed—as fast as 24 hours. Our service is built for makers and engineers, combining low costs with reliable quality to accelerate your innovation. Bring your design to life faster with Elecrow.

Discover the simplest way to build a solar-powered Meshtastic node. This guide walks you through deploying the all-in-one ThinkNode M6, an outdoor-ready device with integrated solar, battery, GPS, and LoRa. Forget complex wiring and soldering; just mount the unit, configure it via the app, and establish your reliable, off-grid communication network.

Discover a superior HMI solution with the Elecrow ESP HMI Display. Unlike traditional separated systems like Nextion, our all-in-one design integrates a powerful ESP32 with a vibrant screen, reducing cost and complexity. Program everything in the Arduino IDE, leverage thousands of libraries, and enjoy built-in WiFi/Bluetooth. It’s the smarter choice.

Elecrow offers expert one-stop display customization, guiding your project from prototype to mass production. With a low MOQ of 500 pieces, we make custom HMI, TFT, and ESP32 displays accessible for any project. Tailor every detail, including PCBA, brightness, and touch technology, all backed by our decade of expertise and high-quality manufacturing.

Learn to assemble the versatile Elecrow Mini PC Case for your Raspberry Pi 5 or Jetson Orin Nano. This step-by-step guide walks you through installing the SBC, heat sink, and three RGB cooling fans. Connect the custom PCBA board and the 1.3” OLED screen to complete your cool, compact, and functional DIY mini PC.

The official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 provides a native DSI portrait screen, perfect for projects requiring a free HDMI port. In contrast, the Elecrow RC050 offers superior versatility with its standard landscape HDMI input. Its cross-platform compatibility, OSD menu, and audio output make it a smarter, feature-rich choice for most makers.

Discover the world's top 15 PCB manufacturers for 2025 in our comprehensive guide. We analyze leading suppliers, from industrial giants like Unimicron to prototyping specialists like Elecrow. Each profile details main products, applications, factory locations, and distinct advantages for industries ranging from automotive and telecom to consumer and DIY electronics.