{"product_id":"elecrow-crowtail-shield-for-raspberry-pi-pico-plug-and-play-expansion","title":"Elecrow Crowtail Shield for Raspberry Pi Pico – Plug-and-Play Expansion","description":"\u003ch1\u003eElecrow Crowtail Expansion Shield for Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) – Plug-and-Play\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elecrow Crowtail Expansion Shield transforms your Raspberry Pi Pico into a prototyping powerhouse. It breaks out all GPIO pins into convenient Crowtail (Grove-compatible) connectors, enabling quick connection to dozens of sensors, actuators, and modules without soldering. Ideal for beginners and professionals, this shield accelerates development with plug-and-play simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrowtail (4-pin Grove-compatible) connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital I\/O Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (D2, D3, D4, D5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog Input Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (A0, A1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (I2C0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUART Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (UART0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~56mm x 21mm (fits Pico)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V \/ 5V from Pico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-indoor-weather-station\"\u003eWeather station using temperature and humidity sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-soil-moisture-auto-watering\"\u003eSmart plant watering system with soil moisture sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasonic distance measurement and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGesture-controlled LED strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned exclusively for the Raspberry Pi Pico board with RP2040 chip. Works seamlessly with all Crowtail (Grove) modules, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules. Operates on 3.3V logic, but many modules accept 5V input, making it versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply plug the shield onto the Pico header — no wiring needed. For external modules, connect Crowtail cables to the appropriate port. Ensure module voltage matches the port; most digital ports provide 3.3V, while some analog ports can handle 5V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this shield is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico pinout. It will not fit Arduino boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use multiple I2C devices?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the I2C port supports multiple devices on the same bus as long as they have different addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include any sensors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, sensors are sold separately. The shield provides the connectors to easily add your choice of Crowtail modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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