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CrowView Note - USB-A does not work

human987 — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:29:44 +0000

Keyboard and touchpad work on Pixel 9 in Desktop Mode, so I know they are working. However, when plug via USB-A into desktop computer, no USB device is detected. I am using a cable confirmed to not just be a power cord, and I tried another USB-A to USB-A cable as well. No USB event occurs when monitored.

About CrowView, the screen only displays for a few seconds before losing the signal

Jully — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:55:06 +0000

Question:
About CrowView, I am experiencing an issue when connecting the product to the screen via USB cable. Specifically, the screen only displays for a few seconds before losing the signal, and the connection remains unstable despite trying multiple USB cables. They also face an issue where changing the orientation of the cable sometimes causes the signal to appear or disappear.

Answer:
The problem persists even after trying several cables. It's highly likely that the device isn't being provided sufficient power. Please try connecting two USB cables to the Crowview device—one for power and one for video signal transmission.
Also, connecting both Type-C ports to the same laptop simultaneously might not produce noticeable results. We recommend using a 5V/2A power adapter for one typeC port of the Crowview device (a power adapter is included in our product packaging).

Furthermore, is the data cable you're using (the one for video signal transmission) USB4, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 5? Does this cable support full video functionality? Alternatively, please use the USB cable included in our product packaging.

Has TikTok Changed How You Approach DIY Projects or Tech Builds?

avasinclair — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:28:36 +0000

Hey everyone,
I’ve been spending a lot of time on TikTok lately, and I’ve noticed a growing number of short videos showing quick DIY electronics projects, Arduino builds, and even display setups similar to what we discuss here.
It got me thinking — has TikTok actually influenced how you approach your own projects? Like, do you ever pick up ideas, shortcuts, or inspiration from those short-form videos, or do you still prefer traditional sources like forums, documentation, and YouTube tutorials?
I’m curious whether these quick clips are genuinely helpful or if they oversimplify things, especially for more complex builds like working with CrowView screens.
Would love to hear your experiences—has TikTok added value to your workflow, or do you find it more distracting than useful?

Anyone using a CrowView screen mainly for YouTube streaming? How’s the experience long-term?

avasinclair — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:25:32 +0000

Hey everyone,
I recently picked up a CrowView series screen to use as a secondary display for my laptop, and one of my main uses has actually been watching YouTube while I work or test projects on the main screen. So far it’s been decent, but I’m curious about other people’s real-world experience over time — especially for video streaming.
A few things I’ve noticed / wondered about:
On longer YouTube sessions (2–4 hours), the screen gets a bit warm. Is that normal for these panels?
How’s the color accuracy and brightness holding up for you after a few months? Mine looks slightly different from my laptop display, especially with skin tones.
Do you guys tweak any specific display settings (brightness, contrast, color temp) on the CrowView itself to get better video quality?
If you’re powering it from a single USB-C cable, have you seen any flicker or brightness drops during HD/4K playback?

I know these screens are mostly marketed for productivity and dev setups, but I’m guessing a lot of us use them for media in the background too. Would love to hear how yours is holding up and any tips to get the best YouTube viewing experience out of it.

Why can't the CrowView Note power other devices ?

Jully — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:22:29 +0000

Please check if your device can be powered by 5V. The CrowView Note output is 5V.

Crowview Note: If I connect two master devices at the same time, how should I switch the signal

Jully — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:22:06 +0000

You can switch the signal by F1 or Fn+F1.

Why does the touchpad still not work even though I have connected to the CrowView Note USB-A ?

Jully — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:21:37 +0000

Please make sure that the touchpad is in an available state.
You can change the touchpad status by F2 or Fn+F2.

Do I have to touch the config data of raspbian os , when using crowview note with Raspberry pi ?

Jully — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:56:52 +0000

No, you donot have to .

CrowView Note - Not enough power for Raspberry Pi 5

davidsi — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:33:22 +0000

I have my pi 5 plugged in to the daughter board, and the USB-USB board. About half the time I turn it on, I get the pi 5 message that there is not enough power supplied to it. I have nothing else plugged into the pi 5 or the elecrow.

Much of the time, the keyboard and touchpad also freeze

Connecting a Pi 3 or older

Lakesgeek — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:12:36 +0000

What’s the best way to power it?

Using USB A to Micro, it complains of not enough power.

Using USB C to Micro (these exist), it blows something on the USB hub and the keyboard and mouse won’t work (I think it trips a
Poly fuse as it recovers if you leave the device off for 10 minutes)

Is external power the only way for those?