Paul McWhorter Courses

Create a Bouncing Pixel on the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LED Matrix - Lesson 29

Learn to create a bouncing pixel animation on the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi's built-in LED matrix, exploring basic programming concepts and hardware interaction in this hands-on tutorial.

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

Creating Asymmetric Pulses Using Timers with Raspberry Pi Pico W - Lesson 81

Learn to create asymmetric blinks and pulses with timers on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Extend your skills from previous lessons and explore practical applications of timer-based programming for advanced LED control.

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

Using the LED Matrix on the Arduino R4 WiFi - Lesson 28

Learn to control the built-in LED Matrix on Arduino Uno R4 WiFi, including individual LED manipulation and scrolling text display techniques.

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

Creating and Using Timers in Raspberry Pi Pico W Projects - Lesson 80

Learn to create and use non-blocking timers in MicroPython for improved program timing and simultaneous LED blinking on Raspberry Pi Pico W, enhancing project efficiency and functionality.

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

Raspberry Pi Pico W - NeoPixel Project with Remote Control and SSD1306 Display - Lesson 79

Control NeoPixel array with IR remote, displaying user instructions on OLED. Learn to integrate multiple components for an interactive LED project using Raspberry Pi Pico W.

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

Control RGB LED Color with Pushbuttons - Arduino Uno R4 WiFi Lesson 26

Learn to create a toggle switch using a button and control RGB LED colors with Arduino, exploring pullup resistors and independent color control.

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

Using Internal Pullup Resistors on Arduino Uno R4 WiFi - Lesson 27

Learn to utilize Arduino's built-in pull-up resistors for creating toggle switches without external components, simplifying circuit design and enhancing project efficiency.

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

Raspberry Pi Pico W: Understanding PIO State Machine Push, Pull, Put and Get - Lesson 88

Explore PIO state machine data exchange on Raspberry Pi Pico W using push(), pull(), get(), and put() commands in MicroPython. Master efficient communication between PIO and main processor.

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

Arduino Uno R4 WiFi - Understanding Scope, Global and Local Variables - Lesson 38

Explore variable scope in Arduino programming, distinguishing between local and global variables to enhance code organization and efficiency.

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

Raspberry Pi Pico W: PIO State Machine Timing, Looping and Shifting - Lesson 90

Explore PIO state machine timing, looping, and shifting on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Master in_, nop(), and jmp() instructions for efficient data exchange and processing.

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

Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor for Echolocation with Arduino Uno R4 WiFi - Lesson 51

Master ultrasonic sensor implementation for echolocation using HC-SR04, enabling distance measurement and obstacle detection in Arduino-based robotics projects.

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

Using Pi Pico PIO State Machine IRQ Interrupts - Lesson 103

Master PIO state machine interrupts on Raspberry Pi Pico W to control multiple servos through practical examples of interrupt handling in Python and state machines.

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

Precision Ultrasonic Distance Measurement With PIO State Machines on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Lesson 107

Master precise ultrasonic distance measurement using PIO state machines and machine code on Raspberry Pi Pico W with HC-SR04 sensor for maximum timing accuracy and control.

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

Arduino Distance Sensor Project with HC-SR04 and Dimensional Analysis - Lesson 52

Learn to build an ultrasonic distance sensor using HC-SR04 and Arduino, including dimensional analysis for inch measurements and practical implementation techniques.

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

Controlling NeoPixel Array with PIO State Machines Using Raspberry Pi Pico W - Lesson 105

Master PIO state machines and machine code to control NeoPixel arrays on Raspberry Pi Pico W, focusing on precise timing and bit train generation for LED manipulation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video