SMARS Courses and Certifications

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

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

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

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

Kevin McAleer

Raspberry Pi Camera Module Design in Fusion 360 for SMARS Quad

Learn to design a Raspberry Pi camera module holder for the SMARS quad robot in Fusion 360 with Kevin McAleer. This under 1-hour tutorial covers from sketch to final design.

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

Kevin McAleer

Printing the Parts of the SMARS Quad Robot

Learn to build a SMARS Quad robot with Kevin McAleer's guide, covering 3D printing parts, assembly, wiring, and coding with Raspberry Pi Zero and Python. Duration: 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

SMARS Next Steps & Recap

Explore the world of robotics with Kevin McAleer's guide to building low-cost, open-source, 3D printable SMARS robots. Ideal for beginners, with 1-2 hours of material.

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

Kevin McAleer

Loading the SMARS Arduino Code

Learn to load the SMARS Arduino code into a robot with Kevin McAleer. Understand where to download, compile, transfer, and test the code in under an hour.

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

Kevin McAleer

Wiring Up the SMARS Electronics

Learn to wire up SMARS electronics, including range finder, motor shield, and motors, in less than an hour with Kevin McAleer. Ideal for beginners in robotics and 3D printing.

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

Kevin McAleer

Assembling the SMARS Parts and Soldering

Learn to assemble and solder SMARS robots with Kevin McAleer's online guide. This 1-2 hour material covers from basics to fitting Arduino, ideal for beginners in robotics.

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

Kevin McAleer

3D Print the SMARS Parts

Learn to 3D print SMARS robot parts with Kevin McAleer's guide. Gain basic electronic and programming skills in this 1-2 hour material.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

SMARS and Python - Classes and Object Oriented Programming

Learn Python and object-oriented programming with Kevin McAleer. Bring SMARS robots to life using Python, covering topics like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. 1-2 hours workload.

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

Kevin McAleer

SMARS SG90 Servos, PCA9685 and Arduino - Programming Robots

Learn to program SMARS robots using Arduino and SG-90 Servos in less than an hour with Kevin McAleer. Gain basic electronic and programming skills.

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

Kevin McAleer

SMARS HC-SR07 Range Finder Arduino Programming - Sensors

Learn to program SMARS robots using Arduino, with a focus on integrating Range Finder sensors for object detection and avoidance. Offered by Kevin McAleer, it's a short, practical guide.

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