MicroPython Courses and Certifications

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico - Tic-Tac-Toe Playing Robot: Pico-Tico

Learn to build a Tic-Tac-Toe playing robot using Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython with Kevin McAleer. Material can be completed in 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Pico Bluetooth Remote Control for SMARS

Learn to build a Bluetooth controller for SMARS robots with Kevin McAleer. This 1-2 hour material covers MicroPython code, communication protocols, and common mistakes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico, 7 Segment Displays and 74HC595 Shift Registers

Learn to use Raspberry Pi Pico, MicroPython, 7 segment and 74hc595 shift registers with Kevin McAleer's 1-2 hour material, including 3D printing and bit shifting.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico and Bluetooth

Learn to add Bluetooth to your Raspberry Pi Pico with Kevin McAleer's video tutorial. Explore UART, MicroPython serial communications, and Bluetooth modules in under an hour.

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

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico and MPU9250 with MicroPython

Learn to use an MPU9250 Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Magnetometer with Raspberry Pi Pico & MicroPython in this 1-2 hour material by Kevin McAleer. Gain insights into calibration, data processing, and sensor readings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Pico and SSD1306 Display with MicroPython

Learn to integrate SSD1306 display into your Pico & MicroPython projects with Kevin McAleer. Understand display workings, frame buffers, bit depth, and image conversion in 1-2 hours.

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