Control Systems Courses

Strange Loop Conference

When "Worst" is Best in Distributed Systems

Explore how designing distributed systems for worst-case network behavior can paradoxically improve typical performance, with practical lessons for web, transaction processing, and database applications.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Strange Loop Conference

Onyx - Distributed Workflows for Dynamic Systems

Explore Onyx, a distributed computation system addressing workflow complexities in modern frameworks. Learn about its innovative approach to simplify processing and leverage hardware advancements.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Alan Turing Institute

Scoring Systems - At the Extreme of Interpretable Machine Learning - Cynthia Rudin - Duke University

Explore interpretable machine learning for high-stakes decisions. Learn about optimal scoring systems, their applications in healthcare and criminal justice, and the importance of transparency in AI models.

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

Alan Turing Institute

MOSIP Research Platform - Integrating Anomaly Detection Prototypes into Centralized ID Systems

Explore novel anomaly detection methods for digital identity systems using autoencoders, with a focus on fraud prevention during registration in MOSIP architecture.

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

Alan Turing Institute

Intersectional Approaches to Data Can Inform the Development of Trustworthy Digital Identity Systems

Exploring intersectional approaches to data for developing trustworthy digital identity systems, highlighting benefits, challenges, and research insights for more inclusive and ethical design.

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

Meta

Combining Type Systems with PHP: Hack's Approach

Explore Hack, Facebook's PHP dialect with a strong static type system. Learn how it enhances PHP's productivity while maintaining its core strengths.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meta

Turning Caches into Distributed Systems with Mcrouter

Explore Facebook's mcrouter software for transforming standalone caches into robust distributed systems, addressing challenges like transient failures and multiple clusters.

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

Meta

Storage Systems at a Rapidly Scaling Startup - Instagram's Infrastructure Evolution

Explore Instagram's infrastructure evolution from 30M to 150M users. Learn scaling strategies, database optimizations, and lessons from rapid growth with a small engineering team.

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

Brian Advent

iOS Swift Tutorial - Create an Animated Control - Stacked Menu

Create an animated stacked menu using UIKit Dynamics, featuring customizable ViewControllers and interactive gestures for a unique iOS user interface.

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

Brian Advent

iOS Swift Tutorial - Create a Custom Control - Blurry Sidebar

Learn to create a custom iOS sidebar control with blur effects and dynamic animations using Swift. Covers UIKit, UIDynamics, and gesture recognition for a reusable, interactive UI component.

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

Paul McWhorter

Using the BLE Bluetooth Module for Robotic Control

Learn to program an Elegoo Smart Car using BLE Bluetooth for robotic control, covering speed, distance, and turning. Gain hands-on experience with Arduino and Bluetooth integration for advanced robotics projects.

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

Paul McWhorter

Using the BLE Bluetooth Module to Control the Elegoo Smart Car

Learn to control the Elegoo Smart Car using BLE Bluetooth module, including app setup, pairing, and Arduino programming for remote operation via smartphone.

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

Paul McWhorter

Fundamentals of Robot Motor Control Using L298N Module

Learn to control DC motors using L298N module for robot movement, including forward, backward, and turning. Hands-on Arduino programming for practical robotics applications.

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

Paul McWhorter

Understanding and Using the Infrared -IR- Remote to Control a Project

Learn to integrate an Infrared (IR) remote into Arduino projects, covering setup, library installation, and basic coding for remote control functionality.

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

Playful Technology

DMX Lighting Control with Arduino and Node-RED

Learn to control DMX stage lighting with Arduino and create a virtual lighting desk using Node-RED. Perfect for theatrical set-pieces, escape rooms, and dramatic lighting effects in your projects.

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