Kevin McAleer Courses

Pico SMARS - A Raspberry Pi Pico Powered SMARS

Learn to build a Raspberry Pi Pico Powered SMARS with Kevin McAleer in under an hour. The material includes MicroPython code, Fusion 360 board holder design, and wiring instructions.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Paper SMARS - A Robot You Can Print

Learn to design a printable robot using Fusion 360 with Kevin McAleer. This 1-2 hour project requires only paper, scissors, and tape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

What Is a Robot?

Explore the world of robotics with Kevin McAleer's online material. Learn about robot history, design, engineering, and programming in just 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Node-Red Automation, MQTT, NodeMCU & MicroPython

Learn to integrate data from robots into home automation systems using Node-Red, MQTT, and IFTTT in this 1-2 hour program by Kevin McAleer.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Top 5 SMARS Issues and How to Fix Them

Kevin McAleer's quick guide to troubleshooting the top 5 issues with SMARS robots, covering batteries, wheels, Bluetooth, motor shields, and tracks.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Micro-Bit for Robotics

Learn to use the BBC micro:bit for robotics projects with Kevin McAleer's 1-2 hour material, covering history, connection, programming, and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Raspberry Pi Pico & VL53L0X for MicroPython

A course to learn about the VL53L0X Time of Flight Sensor, how to use it with MicroPython & Raspberry Pi Pico, plus a demo and build a small robot.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Using the Raspberry Pi Pico, PCA9685 and MicroPython for Robotics

Learn to control a PCA9685 board using a Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython to manage up to 16 Servos in this 1-2 hour tutorial by Kevin McAleer.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

PicoCat & Fusion 360

Learn to design custom parts for PicoCat using Fusion 360 with Kevin McAleer. This 1-2 hour material covers modeling a robot cat from scratch, including sketching and extrusion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

OttoDIY and SMARS Robots

Learn to build your own OttoDIY and SMARS robots in under an hour with Kevin McAleer. Understand their differences, capabilities, and access additional resources.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Raspberry Pi Pico and Range Finder

Learn to use the HC-SR04 Range Finder with Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython in a 1-2 hour session by Kevin McAleer. Includes voltage adjustment and wiring tutorials.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Raspberry Pi Pico, OpenCat and MicroPython - Servo Easing

Learn to create smooth servo motion with Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython, guided by Kevin McAleer. Explore easing algorithms with real-world examples in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Raspberry Pi Pico, OpenCat and MicroPython

Learn to build an OpenCat with Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython, including modeling, implementing kinematics, and upgrading servos, in a 1-2 hour program by Kevin McAleer.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Raspberry Pi Pico for Robotics

Explore the Raspberry Pi Pico's features and its application in robotics with Kevin McAleer. Learn about MicroPython, compare the Pico with other boards, and understand its design goals in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Why You Should Use Jupyter Labs for Robotics

Learn to use Jupyter Labs for Robotics with Kevin McAleer's video series. Master programming interactively, experiment with SMARS robots, and access source code. 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course