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Low-level Propeller Assembly on Propeller HAT

Learn how to use the native language of the Propeller to get the most out of your board

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 45 minutes

Intermediate

Multicore SPIN programming on Propeller HAT

Learn how to use the Propeller's multi-core architecture to your advantage

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Easy

Using Unicorn HAT in IDLE

Learn how to use Unicorn HAT in IDLE, the Python IDE

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Intermediate

Using counters in SPIN

An introduction to Counters, one of the Propellers key hardware features.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Easy

The Humble Shift Register

Learn how to use the Shift Register, a great starter IC that turns 3 IO pins into 8 or more!

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 45 minutes

Easy

Soldering Tips

Learn all the tricks of the trade, from holding things steady while soldering, to joining wires

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Intermediate

Simple RGB LED Web UI

Learn how to build a simple website to control three LEDs on your Pi, Red, Green and Blue.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Easy

The Resistor LED

Learn how to pair an LED and a resistor into a super useful circuit debugging companion.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Resistor Basics

Resistors work by absorbing electrical energy and then releasing it as heat.

Jonathan Williamson · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Raspberry Pi System Stats

Learn how to build a simple website to serve system stats for your Pi

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Intermediate

Programming the Adafruit Trinket from your Raspberry Pi

The Trinket is a small, cheap microprocessor you can program from your Raspberry Pi

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Intermediate

Getting started with Propeller IDE

A step-by-step guide to installing Propeller IDE

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Advanced

Passing parameters in Propeller Assembly

A detailed guide to passing one or more params into a Propeller Assembly ( PASM ) program running on Propeller HAT.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Intermediate

Making a Minecraft Thermometer

Learn how to use Explorer HAT Pro and an Analog temperature sensor to make a thermometer in Minecraft

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Easy

Let There Be Light

Lighting an LED isn't as simple as it looks. Find out how to calculate the correct resistor values and identify the Anode and Cathode of an LED.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 30 minutes

Easy

Keeping your Raspberry Pi up-to-date

Keeping your Pi up to date is important if you want to avoid problems. Learn how here!

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Intermediate

Introducing Voltage Regulators

Learn the basics of voltage regulators and how and where to use them in your circuits.

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Inline Resistor Network

Learn how to create a network of 8 inline resistors, great for building tidy mini breadboard circuits

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Getting Started with Unicorn Paint

Learn how to pixel paint mini works of art on your Unicorn HAT using your Pi and a web browser

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Getting Started with Unicorn HAT

Learn how to use Unicorn HAT, the vibrant 8x8 pixel colour display for your Pi

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Getting Started with PiGlow

Learn how to use PiGlow

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Getting Started with Explorer HAT

Learn how to install Explorer HAT

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Getting Started with Display-o-Tron 3000

Learn how to install your Display-o-Tron 3000

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes

Easy

Finding your Raspberry Pi's IP Address

To connect remotely to your Pi, you may need something called an IP address. Here's how to look it up!

Philip Howard · Tutorial · 15 minutes