Kevin McAleer Courses

MicroPython & WiFi

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Connect MicroPython devices to WiFi and explore the OSI model layers. Learn about MAC/IP addresses, packets, and implement a Weatherbot using NodeMCU and MQTT.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Setup RetroPie on Raspberry Pi 4

Comprehensive guide to setting up RetroPie on various Raspberry Pi models, covering hardware, emulation basics, and step-by-step installation process for retro gaming enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Draw Graphics with MicroPython and PicoGraphics

Comprehensive guide to drawing graphics with MicroPython and PicoGraphics on various displays. Covers display types, frame buffers, bit depth, and practical demos for creating visuals on Pimoroni hardware.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Make a Bluetooth Remote Using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and MicroPython

Learn to create a Bluetooth remote using Raspberry Pi Pico W and MicroPython. Covers Bluetooth basics, asynchronous coding, BLE services, and practical implementation with a robot demo.

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

Galactic Guitar Hero Game Using Pimoroni Galactic Unicorn and MicroPython

Create a Galactic Guitar Hero game using Pimoroni Galactic Unicorn and MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Learn gameplay mechanics, button controls, display rendering, and game loop implementation.

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

Learn MicroPython - Loops and Operators

Explore MicroPython loops and operators through hands-on demos. Master For and While loops, understand various operator types, and enhance your programming skills.

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

Learn MicroPython - If, Else & Data Types

Explore MicroPython's data types, flow control, and hands-on examples. Learn about strings, numbers, collections, binary storage, and conditional statements for effective programming.

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

Build Your Own Ultrasonic Radar Robot - Part 1: Design and Display

Learn to build an ultrasonic radar robot, from designing the 3D chassis to programming the radar display using trigonometry and PicoGraphics. Gain hands-on experience in robotics and MicroPython.

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

Build Your Own Web Server Using a Raspberry Pi Pico W Using Phew

Learn to create a web server on Raspberry Pi Pico W using Phew library. Covers installation, WiFi connection, logging, templates, Bootstrap, and forms for interactive project websites.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pimoroni Enviro+ Air Quality Sensor Review and Tutorial

Explore air quality monitoring with the Pimoroni Enviro+ Environment Hat. Learn to measure temperature, light, sound, humidity, and pressure using Raspberry Pi and Python.

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

Mecanum Wheeled Robot Rover - Design and Functionality

Learn to build and program Rover, a precise Mecanum-wheeled robot with encoder motors. Explore 3D printing, component assembly, and MicroPython programming for advanced movement control.

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

How to Create Cute Robots in Fusion 360

Learn to design adorable robot heads in Fusion 360 using advanced techniques like fit-point splines, lofts, and sketch intersections. Perfect for aspiring robotics enthusiasts and 3D modelers.

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

Building the Periodic Table of Robotics - Part 1: Page Creation

Learn to build a Periodic Table of Robotics using GitHub Pages, Markdown, Jekyll, and Bootstrap. Create documentation and static websites while contributing to an open-source robotics resource.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Halloween Robot Design in Fusion 360

Learn to design spooky line-following robots for Halloween using Fusion 360. Step-by-step guide covers sketching, extruding, patterning, and creating transparent ghost bodies with eerie features.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Raspberry Pi Pico - Tic-Tac-Toe Playing Robot: Pico-Tico

Learn to build a Tic-Tac-Toe playing robot using Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. Covers hardware setup, inverse kinematics, coding, and includes a demonstration of the finished project.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video