Raspberry Pi Pico Courses and Certifications

Kevin McAleer

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KansasFest

Pico Micro Mac: Building a Mac 128K with Raspberry Pi Pico

Explore building a Mac 128K emulator using Raspberry Pi Pico with Ron McAdams' Pico Micro Mac board. Learn setup, usage, and potential of this compact retro computing project.

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

KansasFest

Peripheral Cards with the Raspberry Pi Pico for Apple II

Explore RPi Pico-based Apple II peripheral cards, comparing designs and featuring a live demo of the A2retroNET prototype.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul McWhorter

Raspberry Pi Pico W - Introduction to PIO and State Machines - Lesson 87

Learn to program and interact with PIO blocks and state machines on Raspberry Pi Pico W. Covers instantiation, assembly code writing, and Python integration for advanced microcontroller projects.

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

Paul McWhorter

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kevin McAleer

Building a High Five Robot with Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Learn to build an entertaining Raspberry Pi Pico 2-powered robot that delivers high-fives on demand, combining hardware assembly and MicroPython programming for a fun automation project.

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

Paul McWhorter

Gearing Up for the Raspberry Pi Pico Ultimate GPS Tracker Project

Discover how to build the Ultimate GPS Tracker with Raspberry Pi Pico W. Learn about required components, including the Adafruit Ultimate GPS, OLED display, and optional accessories to prepare for this exciting project.

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

Kevin McAleer

Building a Bluetooth Remote Control GamePad with Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython

Learn to build a custom Bluetooth remote control using GamePAD PCB and MicroPython, enabling wireless control of robots with a DIY gamepad powered by Raspberry Pi Pico.

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

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico Plotter - Building the Design from 3D Parts - Part 2

Discover how to assemble a DIY plotter using 28BYJ stepper motors and Raspberry Pi Pico with 3D printed components in this hands-on build tutorial.

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

Kevin McAleer

Add Magnetic Superpowers to Your Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino

Discover how to integrate reed switches and hall effect sensors into your Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino projects to create magnetic sensing capabilities and enhance your robotics builds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Penguin Tutor

Building a Raspberry Pi Pico MP3 Player with MicroPython

Learn to build a custom MP3 player using Raspberry Pi Pico and DFPlayer Mini, with MicroPython implementation for audio playback and control in various applications.

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

Penguin Tutor

Raspberry Pi Pico Model Railway Point Controller - Design and Implementation

Discover how to build a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered controller for model railway points, featuring web server integration, custom PCB design, and GUI interface for automated track switching.

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

Penguin Tutor

Raspberry Pi Pico W LED Light Controller for Home Automation and Camping

Learn how to build a custom LED light control system using Raspberry Pi PicoW, from PCB design in KiCAD to creating a web interface for home automation and camping applications.

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

Penguin Tutor

Building a LED Reaction Game with Raspberry Pi Pico and CircuitPython

Learn how to build a LED reaction game using Raspberry Pi Pico, from breadboard prototyping and CircuitPython programming to creating a 3D-printed enclosure and final assembly.

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

Kevin McAleer

A Chicken Nugget Piano with Raspberry Pi Pico

Discover how to create a unique musical instrument using chicken nuggets, a Raspberry Pi Pico, CircuitPython, and the Midi library in this fun and quirky DIY electronics project.

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