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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
Intermediate
Multicore SPIN programming on Propeller HAT
Learn how to use the Propeller's multi-core architecture to your advantage
Easy
Using Unicorn HAT in IDLE
Learn how to use Unicorn HAT in IDLE, the Python IDE
Intermediate
Using counters in SPIN
An introduction to Counters, one of the Propellers key hardware features.
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!
Easy
Soldering Tips
Learn all the tricks of the trade, from holding things steady while soldering, to joining wires
Intermediate
Simple RGB LED Web UI
Learn how to build a simple website to control three LEDs on your Pi, Red, Green and Blue.
Easy
The Resistor LED
Learn how to pair an LED and a resistor into a super useful circuit debugging companion.
Easy
Resistor Basics
Resistors work by absorbing electrical energy and then releasing it as heat.
Easy
Raspberry Pi System Stats
Learn how to build a simple website to serve system stats for your Pi
Intermediate
Programming the Adafruit Trinket from your Raspberry Pi
The Trinket is a small, cheap microprocessor you can program from your Raspberry Pi
Intermediate
Getting started with Propeller IDE
A step-by-step guide to installing Propeller IDE
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.
Intermediate
Making a Minecraft Thermometer
Learn how to use Explorer HAT Pro and an Analog temperature sensor to make a thermometer in Minecraft
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.
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!
Intermediate
Introducing Voltage Regulators
Learn the basics of voltage regulators and how and where to use them in your circuits.
Easy
Inline Resistor Network
Learn how to create a network of 8 inline resistors, great for building tidy mini breadboard circuits
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
Easy
Getting Started with Unicorn HAT
Learn how to use Unicorn HAT, the vibrant 8x8 pixel colour display for your Pi
Easy
Getting Started with PiGlow
Learn how to use PiGlow
Easy
Getting Started with Explorer HAT
Learn how to install Explorer HAT
Easy
Getting Started with Display-o-Tron 3000
Learn how to install your Display-o-Tron 3000
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!