Kevin McAleer Courses

Pico Drone - Can We Build a Drone Using a Raspberry Pi Pico?

Discover how to build a drone using Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython, exploring essential components and programming IMU sensors for flight control in this hands-on robotics project.

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

PiKon II - The Ultimate DIY Raspberry Pi Camera

Discover how to build the improved PiKon II DIY Raspberry Pi camera with enhanced features and a Waveshare 3.5" capacitive touchscreen for better functionality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pico Drone PCB Layout Secrets - What I Wish I Knew in Fusion 360

Master PCB layout techniques for Raspberry Pi Pico 2W drone projects using Fusion 360's electronic design features, covering component placement and design verification.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 - 5 Inch Version - Unboxing and Review

Discover the new Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2's features, improvements, and setup process through detailed unboxing and hands-on testing of the 5-inch touchscreen model.

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

Raspberry Pi 500+ - Control RGB from Sensors Using Python, MQTT and Node-Red

Master controlling Raspberry Pi 500+ keyboard LEDs using sensors, Python, MQTT, and Node-Red to create dynamic, responsive lighting effects based on real-time sensor data.

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

We Let Copilot Write the Flight Code - What Could Go Wrong?

Explore vibe-coding by building a flight computer with Microsoft VSCode Copilot and discover the unexpected challenges and outcomes of AI-assisted programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

10 Pro Tips That Keep My Raspberry Pi Running Like New - Years Later

Discover 10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Raspberry Pi performing optimally for years, from preventing slowdowns to extending hardware lifespan effectively.

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

Arduino Uno Q - Python and C++ Programming Communication

Discover how Python and C++ communicate on the Arduino Uno Q's dual-brain system through hands-on SMARS Q robot programming examples and practical implementation techniques.

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