Paul McWhorter Courses

Axis IMU - Accurate and Stable Tilt Using Accelerometers, Gyros and a Complimentary Filter

Learn to achieve stable and responsive tilt measurements using accelerometers, gyros, and a complimentary filter for accurate pitch and roll approximation in IMU applications.

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

Using Servo in a Simple Project with Arduino

Learn to build a visual light brightness indicator using Arduino and servo, applying algebra for precise control and real-world sensor integration.

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

Axis IMU - Determine Tilt From 3-Axis Accelerometer

Learn to approximate pitch and roll using a 3-axis accelerometer in this hands-on tutorial. Explore practical applications, limitations, and implementation techniques for tilt measurement in Arduino projects.

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

Axis IMU - Calibrating the BNO055 9-Axis Inertial Measurement Sensor

Learn to calibrate the BNO055 9-axis inertial measurement sensor for accurate data collection in Arduino projects. Covers setup, data printing, and visualization using Serial Plotter.

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

Understanding Photoresistors and Photo Detectors

Learn to use photoresistors with Arduino, exploring their physics and creating a light-sensitive LED project. Gain practical skills in circuit building and programming for real-world applications.

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

Axis IMU - Connecting and Getting Raw Data from the BNO055 9-Axis Sensor

Learn to connect and extract raw data from the BNO055 9-axis sensor using Arduino. Covers hardware setup, library installation, coding, and data interpretation for accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings.

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

Understanding Passive Buzzers

Learn to incorporate sound in Arduino projects using passive buzzers. Control tones by adjusting on/off rates, enhancing your ability to create interactive and auditory-responsive circuits.

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

Understanding Arduino While Loops

Learn to implement Arduino While Loops for sensor data reading projects. Explore intuitive coding techniques and practical applications in this hands-on tutorial.

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

Understanding Arduino For Loops

Learn to simplify programming with Arduino For Loops, a powerful technique for efficient and streamlined code execution in microcontroller projects.

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

Understanding Potentiometers

Learn to use potentiometers with Arduino through step-by-step instructions, circuit analysis, and a hands-on project. Gain practical skills in electronic components and circuit design.

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

Understanding How to Read Analog Voltage Using analogRead Command

Learn to read and convert analog voltages using Arduino's analogRead command, with step-by-step instructions and practical examples for building a digital voltmeter.

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

Understanding Ohm's Law and Simple Circuit Design

Learn Ohm's Law and simple circuit analysis for Arduino projects. Gain practical skills in designing and analyzing series-connected circuits to enhance your electronics knowledge.

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

Build an LED Binary Counter

Learn to build a 4-bit binary counter using Arduino. Step-by-step guide covers circuit assembly, programming, and troubleshooting for a hands-on introduction to digital electronics and microcontroller basics.

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

Understanding How Breadboards Work

Learn to use breadboards for Arduino circuits, build a simple LED blink project, and create a multi-LED blinking program in this hands-on tutorial for beginners.

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

Understanding How Light Emitting Diodes -LEDs- Work

Explore the physics behind LEDs, from semiconductor basics to color generation. Gain insights into voltage-current relationships and diode connections for a deeper understanding of LED operation.

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