Paul McWhorter Courses

Raspberry Pi - Using GPIO Pins for PWM to Simulate Analog Output

Learn to simulate analog output using Pulse Width Modulation on Raspberry Pi GPIO pins. Control LED brightness and explore PWM signals with hands-on demonstrations and practical examples.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Connecting and Using a Joystick with Arduino

Learn to connect and program a joystick with Arduino, including setup, coding, and troubleshooting. Gain hands-on experience with the Elegoo Super Starter Kit components.

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

Raspberry Pi - GPIO Inputs from Button Switch

Learn to control GPIO inputs on Raspberry Pi using button switches and internal pull-up/pull-down resistors. Practical demonstration with LED control and hardware setup guidance provided.

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

Understanding GPIO Inputs and Pull Up Resistors

Hands-on tutorial demonstrating GPIO inputs and pull-up resistors on Raspberry Pi, with practical examples using LED and push-button switch. Includes coding, hardware setup, and troubleshooting tips.

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

Raspberry Pi - Understanding GPIO Inputs, Pull Up and Pull Down Resistors

Learn to use Raspberry Pi GPIO inputs with pull-up and pull-down resistors. Hands-on tutorial covers pin layouts, button inputs, resistor configurations, and practical circuit building on a breadboard.

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

Raspberry Pi - Understanding and Using GPIO Pins

Comprehensive guide to Raspberry Pi GPIO pins, covering pinout, usage, and practical applications. Includes hardware recommendations and hands-on demonstrations for beginners.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Controlling an LED from Python

Learn to control an Arduino LED using Python, enabling user input for interactive hardware manipulation and exploring serial communication between devices.

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

Raspberry Pi - Linux Essentials in One Session

Comprehensive Linux essentials tutorial for Raspberry Pi users, covering file management, terminal commands, and system navigation in a single session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using an Arduino with Python - Passing Data from Python to Arduino

Learn to control Arduino using Python, enabling LED manipulation through desktop commands in this introductory tutorial on data transmission between platforms.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Live Thermometer 3D Visual Using DHT11

Learn to create a live 3D thermometer visualization using Arduino, DHT11 sensor, and Python. Combine hardware interfacing with data visualization for real-time temperature and humidity monitoring.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Measuring Temperature and Humidity With the DHT11

Learn to measure temperature and humidity using Arduino and Python with the DHT11 sensor. Includes wiring, coding, and data visualization techniques for practical IoT applications.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Modeling a Volt Meter in VPython

Learn to create a real-time 3D voltmeter model using Arduino and Python. Combine hardware interfacing with software visualization for an interactive electronics project.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Analog Voltage Meter in VPython

Learn to create an analog voltage meter using Arduino and Python, combining hardware interfacing with 3D visualization in vPython for real-time voltage measurement and display.

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

AI for Everyone - Accurate Gesture Recognition Using Python and MediaPipe

Learn accurate hand gesture recognition using Python and MediaPipe. Develop algorithms to detect and train on hand landmarks, enabling precise gesture identification in real-time applications.

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

Using an Arduino with Python - Visual Display of Measured Voltage in Visual Python

Create a voltage divider with Arduino and Python, visualize real-time voltage measurements in 3D using Visual Python, and learn data processing techniques for accurate voltage representation.

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