Hackaday Courses

How to Use the Max Graphical Programming Language

Learn to use Max graphical programming for audio-visual projects, connectivity, and networking. Explore intuitive modular tools for MIDI control, Arduino integration, LED manipulation, and web server creation without coding.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Live Breaking into Encrypted 3D Printer Firmware

Hands-on workshop on breaking encrypted 3D printer firmware, covering techniques like frequency analysis, known-plaintext attacks, and ARM architecture exploitation using tools such as Matplotlib and SciPy.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TinyML - Using Machine Learning on Microcontrollers to Recognize Speech

Learn to implement speech recognition on microcontrollers using TinyML. Train a neural network, convert it to TensorFlow Lite, and deploy it on an ARM board for real-time wake word detection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Firmware Reverse Engineering

Comprehensive introduction to firmware reverse engineering, covering theory, tools, and hands-on labs. Learn attack surfaces, analysis techniques, and real-world examples to start reversing firmware at a basic level.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linux + Electronics: A Raspberry Pi Course - Class 4

Explore GPIO, LED blinking, servo control, and I2C communication on Raspberry Pi. Hands-on lessons for integrating Linux with electronics and hardware interfacing.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Embedded Serial Buses - Class 3

Comprehensive exploration of 1-Wire protocol for embedded systems, covering hardware, protocol, and software aspects. Includes practical examples and implementation using MSP430 microcontroller.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Keynote - Kipp Bradford - The Politics of Engineering

Explore the politics of engineering with Kipp Bradford, discussing HVAC's environmental impact, technological neutrality, and the role of innovation in addressing global challenges.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linux + Electronics: A Raspberry Pi Course - Class 3

Explore Bash scripting, Python, and Raspberry Pi integration. Learn structure, functions, conditionals, crontab, and create an LED control script in this hands-on Linux and electronics session.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linux + Electronics: A Raspberry Pi Course - Class 1

Introduction to Raspberry Pi, Linux, and electronics, covering basic concepts and setup procedures for beginners. Includes OS installation, WiFi configuration, and system updates.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linux + Electronics: A Raspberry Pi Course - Class 2

Explore remote Raspberry Pi connections, Linux commands, file systems, permissions, and bash scripting in this comprehensive tutorial on Linux and electronics fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

2020 Hackaday Prize Ceremony

Celebrating global engineering solutions for real-world problems, showcasing finalists and awarding prizes for innovative projects in assistive technology, sustainable housing, ocean monitoring, and disaster recovery.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Embedded Serial Buses

Explore embedded serial buses, focusing on LCD integration, PCF8574 and BMP180 overviews, code analysis, and logic analyzers. Includes hands-on project, quiz, and self-evaluation for practical skill development.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PCB Reverse Engineering - Eric Schlaepfer

Explore techniques for reverse engineering 2-layer PCBs with Eric Schlaepfer. Learn about tools, components, package types, markings, block diagrams, and circuit analysis in this comprehensive presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basics of RF Emissions Debugging - Alex Whittemore

Learn RF emissions debugging techniques, from frequency analysis to troubleshooting methods. Explore tools like EM scanners and software, and discover how to build your own probe for effective RF testing.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to FPV Drones

Explore brushless motors, ESCs, and batteries for FPV drones. Learn about motor types, ratings, magnetic fields, ESC protocols, and battery specifications to enhance your drone-building knowledge.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video