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        <title>Community Discussion — ELECROW - FORUM</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Share Project Community Monthly Project Highlights</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/28802/share-project-community-monthly-project-highlights</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>We've picked three standout projects from the Share &amp; Earn community this month. Take a look and get inspired!</p>

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<li><p>Smart City Controller – LoRaWAN Street Lighting &amp; BLE Beacon<br />
<a href="https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/smart-city-controller-lorawan-street-lighting-ble-beacon-1428.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/smart-city-controller-lorawan-street-lighting-ble-beacon-1428.html</a><br />
A smart city solution using LoRaWAN and BLE for street lighting control and IoT management.<br />
<img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/6b/0uqcn2ewbonx.png" alt="" title="" /></p></li>
<li><p>Simple SDR Receiver using 2× NE612 Dual Conversion Superheterodyne<br />
<a href="https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/simple-sdr-receiver-using-2x-ne612-dual-conversion-superh-1423.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/simple-sdr-receiver-using-2x-ne612-dual-conversion-superh-1423.html</a> <br />
A classic SDR project for learning RF and wireless signal processing.<br />
<img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/0u/69v3znkk45il.png" alt="" title="" /></p></li>
<li><p>Smart Weather Monitoring System<br />
<a href="https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/smart-weather-monitoring-system-1424.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.elecrow.com/sharepj/smart-weather-monitoring-system-1424.html</a> <br />
A practical weather monitoring project that collects and displays real-time environmental data.<br />
<img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/zw/yhu0fy4z7q8p.png" alt="" title="" /></p></li>
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<p>A big thank you to everyone who shared their work this month. Every project helps inspire others, whether it's a simple prototype or a complete build.</p>

<p>If you've been working on something recently, we'd love to see it too. Share your project with the community. You might inspire another maker and even be featured in next month's highlights.</p>

<p>Thanks for being part of the Share Project community!</p>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>KotahriHolla</dc:creator>
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        <title>Why Payroll Management Systems Are Important for Businesses in Pakistan</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>paytime</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>As businesses grow, handling payroll manually can become more complicated and time-consuming. That’s why many companies are now turning toward a payroll management system Pakistan to improve payroll accuracy and simplify salary processing.</p>

<p>These systems can automate salary calculations, tax deductions, attendance tracking, and payslip generation while keeping employee payroll records properly organized. By reducing manual work, businesses can save time, minimize payroll errors, and improve overall HR efficiency.</p>

<p>With increasing focus on digital operations and compliance management, payroll automation is becoming more common across Pakistan. Do you think payroll management systems are now necessary for every business, or can smaller companies still manage payroll effectively without software?</p>
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        <title>🎁Free LoRa Module Giveaway! —— IoT Hardware Contest</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/26001/free-lora-module-giveaway-iot-hardware-contest</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Doreen1020</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>🔥Good news! Each contestant can get a Free LoRa Module!🔥</strong></p>

<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/iot-contest.html" title="The Elecrow IoT Hardware Contest has officially started!">The Elecrow IoT Hardware Contest has officially started!</a><br />
<strong>⏰Time:</strong><br />
June 25, 2025 - September 15, 2025<br />
<strong>🎁How to get:</strong><br />
Submit any IoT-related project on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/iot-contest.html" title="this contest page">this contest page</a>, then you will get a LoRa module for free! (Each contestant! Participation prize!)</p>

<p><img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/vy/rnoqfv77gosv.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>
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        <title>how to display jpeg on the 5&quot; display</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>muekno</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I have a 5" cropanel display where I want to display video recived as jpeg images via websocket from an ESP32 CAM. I have the display working so far. Can display text and simple graphics under LovyanGFX and touch buttons  with cb under LVGL. But no idea how to display the received JPEG or any other JPEG  on the screen, need help or hint</p>
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        <title>🔥Good news! CrowPi 3 is live on Kickstarter! Back it and enjoy the Super Early Bird (30% OFF)!</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/4572/good-news-crowpi-3-is-live-on-kickstarter-back-it-and-enjoy-the-super-early-bird-30-off</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Doreen1020</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi! 😊<br />
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowpi-3-an-open-source-al-education-and-development-station?ref=4todow" title="CrowPi 3——Your Al Learning and Development Station. It is now live on Kickstarter!"><strong>CrowPi 3——Your Al Learning and Development Station. It is now live on Kickstarter!</strong> </a><br />
Want to build a voice assistant? Launch an IoT project? Learn Python from scratch? It’s all possible—no experience required.<br />
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowpi-3-an-open-source-al-education-and-development-station?ref=4todow" title="Back it today and turn curiosity into creation!"><strong>Back it today and turn curiosity into creation!</strong></a><br />
<img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/tj/s4x5mmaydvft.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>✅ A portable learning station. Whether you’re a student, educator, or hobbyist, CrowPi 3 provides a practical, structured way to dive into AI, programming, and hardware development.<br />
✅ Retains all the core strengths of its predecessor while adding more power, more modules, and more learning.<br />
✅ Supports today’s most popular LLMs — including ChatGPT, LLaMA, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more. <br />
✅ Compatible with Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico, and Nano-form-factor boards.<br />
✅ 10+ Accessories included | 41 Built-in Modules | 180+ Course Resources | 20+ Hands-on Projects | Integrated Al Features<br />
✅Supports Al Chat, Al Detection &amp; Tracking, AI Image and Video Generation, Al Hardware Control, Al Programming, Build DIY project, etc.</p>

<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elecrow/crowpi-3-an-open-source-al-education-and-development-station?ref=4todow" title="Learn More Information!"><strong>Learn More Information!</strong></a></p>
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        <title>Test your batteries with ease using this simple setup 🧬</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/1216/test-your-batteries-with-ease-using-this-simple-setup-%F0%9F%A7%AC</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Doreen1020</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Test your batteries with ease using this simple setup 🧬</p>

<p><img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/nh/89jv2yz2xkvm.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>

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<p>😊Still intrigued and eager for more knowledges? 😊<br />
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="Join our community">Join our community</a>- a vibrant hub where your projects and ideas are supercharged, and you get to learn and collaborate with the cream of the crop! <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!">Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!</a> 🌟</p>

<p>🚀Do you want to Level Up Your Tech Skills？🚀<br />
Here is a great opportunity, that is to participate in our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/2nd-electronics-design-contest.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="2nd Electronics Design Contest">2nd Electronics Design Contest</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/ai-open-hardware-contest.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="'AI&amp;Open Harware' Contest">'AI&amp;Open Harware' Contest</a> (ESP32/Arduino/Raspberry Pi...) to:<br />
​→ Showcase your innovative projects<br />
​→ Exchange ideas with makers<br />
​→ Accelerate your own project growth</p>
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        <title>Share Knowledge 👍Building a Low-Cost Media Center with Raspberry Pi 5 Step-by-Step</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/1158/share-knowledge-building-a-low-cost-media-center-with-raspberry-pi-5-step-by-step</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Community Discussion</category>
        <dc:creator>Doreen1020</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/2k/yhr59ldznluk.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>So, let’s explain everything you need to set up a smooth and responsive media center using Raspberry Pi 5 – without overcomplicating things.↓↓↓</strong><br />
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/blog/building-low-cost-media-center-with-raspberry-pi-5.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="How to Build a Low-Cost Media Center with Raspberry Pi 5 Step-by-Step">How to Build a Low-Cost Media Center with Raspberry Pi 5 Step-by-Step</a></p>

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<p><strong>😊Still intrigued and eager for more knowledges? 😊</strong><br />
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="Join our community">Join our community</a>- a vibrant hub where your projects and ideas are supercharged, and you get to learn and collaborate with the cream of the crop!  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!">Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!</a> 🌟</p>

<p><strong>🚀Anyone want to Level Up Your Tech Skills？🚀</strong><br />
Here is a great opportunity, that is to participate in our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/2nd-electronics-design-contest.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="2nd Electronics Design Contest">2nd Electronics Design Contest</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/ai-open-hardware-contest.html?r=cUmJeI63tbVk=" title="'AI&amp;Open Harware' Contest">'AI&amp;Open Harware' Contest</a> (ESP32/Arduino/Raspberry Pi...) to:<br />
​→ Showcase your innovative projects<br />
​→ Exchange ideas with makers<br />
​→ Accelerate your own project growth</p>
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        <title>Share Knowledge 👍 How to Run DeepSeek R1 on a Raspberry Pi 5?</title>
        <link>https://forum.elecrow.com/index.php?p=/discussion/1088/share-knowledge-how-to-run-deepseek-r1-on-a-raspberry-pi-5</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Community Discussion</category>
        <dc:creator>Doreen1020</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://forum.elecrow.com/uploads/editor/2q/jc1xpm836rdc.jpg" alt="" title="" /><br />
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<strong>DeepSeek</strong> is currently a trending topic on social media platforms. It is an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to provide intelligent search and data analysis services.</p>

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<p>Now, let's learn step by step <strong>how to set up a compatible environment, install the necessary tools, and run DeepSeek-R1 on a Raspberry Pi 5 using the Ollama platform.</strong><br />
<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/blog/how-to-run-deepseek-on-a-raspberry-pi-5-step-by-step-guide.html" title="Step by step guide here">Step by step guide here</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Still intrigued and eager for more knowledges?</strong> 🤔<br />
<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html" title="Dive into our community">Dive into our community</a> - a vibrant hub where your projects and ideas are supercharged, and you get to learn and collaborate with the cream of the crop! 🚀</strong><br />
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow and excel. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elecrow.com/share-projects.html" title="Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!">Click now to join the ranks of the best and brightest!</a> 🌟</p>
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        <title>Can't log in</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>rtkeen</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Tried logging into my account on elecrow.com.  It takes my name and password and then goes right back to the main page with the "Sign in" link and NOT my account link.  I have a job I have to track, but your web site is broken.  Tried on multiple computers and multiple browsers, so it's on Elecrow's end.  Please fix.</p>
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