GreatScott Courses

Testing and Comparing 3 Cheap Arduino Alternatives

Explore and compare three budget-friendly Arduino alternatives, examining their features, programming ease, and Arduino IDE compatibility. Discover affordable microcontroller options for your projects.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Powering a Home with Wind Generators - Feasibility and Results

Exploring small-scale wind power: installation, testing, and performance of home wind generators. Insights on feasibility and practical considerations for DIY enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are My Circuits Legal? Understanding EMC Guidelines and Testing

Explore EMC guidelines for circuit boards, including conductive and radiated tests. Learn to identify and fix EMC issues in buck/boost converters for legal compliance and improved performance.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

I3C Communication Protocol: The New Standard for Electronics Data Bus

Explore the I3C communication protocol, its advantages over I2C, and key features like dynamic addressing and in-band interrupts for improved microcontroller-sensor communication.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

USB-C Just Got Even Better - PPS Explained

Explore USB-C's Programmable Power Supply (PPS) feature that transforms power sources into variable supplies with adjustable voltage and current limits, complete with practical demonstrations and breakout board implementation.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Busting 4 Weird Electronics Myths

Explore the truth behind 4 electronics myths including tin foil fuses, parallel power supplies, signal coupling to mains wires, and motors as inductors through practical experiments and demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Better Audio Amplifier - From BJT to MOSFET Design

Explore the evolution of a simple audio amplifier design, comparing BJT, Darlington, and MOSFET configurations to achieve better power output for driving loudspeakers.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Most Important Motor for Our Electrical Future - Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Explore permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) and discover why they're crucial for our electrical future, including their advantages over BLDC motors and control methods.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Better Voice Assistant - ESP32 Voice Recognition Alternative to Alexa

Explore voice recognition alternatives to Alexa by building a custom ESP32-S3 voice assistant with better reliability for smart home control.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Converting Heat to Electricity Using Peltier Modules - A Home Power Generation Test

Explore the practical application of Peltier modules for converting fireplace heat into electricity, with real-world testing and performance analysis of home-scale heat generators.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cheapest Inverter + Premium Parts - Surprising Results

Discover how upgrading a budget solar inverter with premium Silicon Carbide MOSFETs dramatically improves efficiency and performance through detailed testing and analysis.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DIY vs Buy: Building Affordable Directional Speakers - A Comparison Guide

Discover how to build or purchase directional speakers, exploring their technology, comparing DIY and commercial options, and learning amplitude modulation principles for focused audio beams.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding MPPT Charge Controllers for Wind Generators and Solar Panels

Discover how MPPT charge controllers optimize wind generators and solar panels through hands-on testing, DIY solutions, and practical demonstrations of power conversion techniques.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Not Just Microcontrollers

Explore Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as an alternative to microcontrollers, with demonstrations of Arduino Opta hardware, programming examples, and practical applications like conveyor belt control.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fixing the Loud Fan Problem in Cheap Projectors

Explore solutions to reduce loud fan noise in budget projectors through heatsink modifications, thermal paste replacement, and fan upgrades for a quieter viewing experience.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video