Paul McWhorter Courses

Debounce Pushbutton Switches Using Interrupts - Raspberry Pi Pico W Lesson 84

Learn to implement hardware interrupts on Raspberry Pi Pico W for debouncing pushbutton switches, enhancing responsiveness and reliability in micropython projects.

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

Measuring Temperature and Humidity Using the DHT11 Sensor - Arduino Uno R4 WiFi Lesson 31

Learn to measure temperature and humidity with the DHT11 sensor on Arduino, including hardware setup and programming. Gain practical skills for environmental monitoring projects.

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

Raspberry Pi Pico W - Using Interrupts in MicroPython - Lesson 83

Learn to implement hardware interrupts on Raspberry Pi Pico W using MicroPython, enabling efficient background handling of GPIO inputs like buttons and switches.

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

Create a One Player Pong Game on Arduino Uno R4 WiFi Matrix - Lesson 30

Learn to create a single-player Pong game using Arduino Uno R4 WiFi's built-in LED matrix, with potential for expansion to a two-player version.

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

Create an LED Binary Counter Using Only Timers - Raspberry Pi Pico W Lesson 82

Create a 4-bit LED binary counter using timers on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Step-by-step guide to implement the solution, extending concepts from previous lessons.

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

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

Arduino Uno R4 WiFi - Sorting a List of Grades in an Array - Lesson 37

Learn to use Arduino arrays and implement sorting algorithms for ascending and descending order in this hands-on tutorial.

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

Mastering PIO State Machine Tx and Rx FIFO Operations on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Lesson 89

Master PIO state machine Tx and Rx FIFO operations on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Learn to use push(), pull(), get(), and put() commands for efficient data exchange between PIO and main processor.

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

Toggle Switch Implementation Using Raspberry Pi Pico W PIO State Machine - Lesson 92

Master PIO State Machine programming on Raspberry Pi Pico W by implementing a toggle switch mechanism using GPIO pins, wait commands, and button inputs for efficient hardware control.

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