I don’t usually write about Kickstarter projects, but this one caught my eye because it solves a problem I often have (I suspect you do, too!).
I have lots of Raspberry Pis and (now) Khadas boards, and a typical scenario is to connect them to a keyboard, mouse, and screen so I can do some work with them. Each time, I have to scramble to find those things, and then I have to deal with cables, power, etc.
It’s as if Elecrow heard my plight, and they created CrowView Note.
This device looks like a laptop but lacks a CPU, RAM, or storage. It has everything else: a screen, full keyboard, touchpad, speakers, I/O ports, microphone, battery, and power supply.
You connect your Raspberry Pi (or other bare-bones computer) and now have a full keyboard with a touchpad, a 14” 1080p display, speakers, a microphone, and even an integrated battery (it will power your Raspberry Pi 5)!
I think it’s a brilliant idea.
It works with phones, tablets, PS5, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, etc.
I’m a backer of this device and have ordered one already (putting my money where my mouth is). Elecrow is a reputable company, and I have no doubt they will deliver (in just 18 days).
I invite you to check out CrowView. This link will take you to the Kickstarter campaign page.
When I made this post, even though the project was already fully funded, early-bird discounts were still available.