Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this video I show you how to play simple songs on your arduino using a passive buzzer. We will use a transistor to drive the buzzer, as we showed in lesson 42. I show how the passive buzzer can be programmed to operate at a specific frequency, allowing different tones, or notes. We start with simple sounds, and then I show how you can create simple music. Enjoy!
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content.
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You can pick up the neat jumper wires I showed in the video here:
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You guys can help me out over at Patreon, and that will help me keep my gear updated, and help me keep this quality content coming:
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In this video I show you how to play simple songs on your arduino using a passive buzzer. We will use a transistor to drive the buzzer, as we showed in lesson 42. I show how the passive buzzer can be programmed to operate at a specific frequency, allowing different tones, or notes. We start with simple sounds, and then I show how you can create simple music. Enjoy!
[Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. ]
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*LEGAL DISCLAIMER:*
The code, hardware setups, circuit diagrams, mathematical calculations, and technical methods provided in this video are strictly for educational and demonstration purposes.
All math, code, and instructional content are provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a specific purpose.
All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content.
![Ultimate GPS Tracker Project 2: Connect and Fire Up the Adafruit GPS with the Pi Pico W
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Guys are you ready for a new Raspberry Pi Pico W project where we will build the Ultimate GPS tracker? I hope so! In todays video we will go over how to connect the Adafruit Ultimate GPS version 3 to the Raspberry Pi Pico W. By the end of the lesson, we will be reading NMEA sentences from the GPS into the Raspberry Pi Pico. We will watch as the GPS gradually gets a fix, as it finds more satellites in the sky.!
We are actually pursuing building a GPS Tracker, and this is the gear we will be using in this class:
Soldering Iron:
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Solder Practice Components:
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Extra Solder:
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Safety Glasses:
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Raspberry Pi Pico W:
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Adafruit Ultimate GPS:
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External Antenna (OPTIONAL):
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Button Battery For Quicker Fix:
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Breadvolt Power Supply (OPTIONAL):
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Charging Cable (If You Don’t Have):
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OLED SSD1306:
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Breadboard and Wires (If You Don’t Have):
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Ultimate GPS Tracker Project 2: Connect and Fire Up the Adafruit GPS with the Pi Pico W](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lP_WaOgIwXg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Give Your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano a Voice! (Piper TTS + JetPack 7.2)
Want to give your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano a voice? In this video, we are building a 100% local, offline AI voice assistant using Piper TTS on JetPack 7.2. Forget cloud-based APIs—we are building an edge AI voice pipeline that runs entirely on your hardware with near-zero latency.
Whether you are building a smart robot, a home automation system, or just want to add a personality to your Jetson projects, this lesson covers everything from system preparation to the Python pipeline code.
Get the code, the installation commands, and the full lesson here:
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About the Project:
We are using Piper TTS to create a high-quality, fast, and lightweight voice engine. This pipeline is fully offline, private, and runs natively on the Jetson Orin Nano. By using Python and Linux pipes, we minimize overhead and maximize performance on your edge AI hardware.
Your Homework Assignment:
I want to see what you can do! Your assignment is to turn this into an interactive Echo Bot.
Choose your favorite voice model from the Piper repository.
Use Pythons input() function to make it conversational.
Use a while True loop to keep the bot running.
Post your video of your working Echo Bot!
IMPORTANT: In your video description, please include a link back to THIS video so we can keep the community connected and see each others work.
Resources:
Piper Voices Repository: https://huggingface.co/rhasspy/piper-voices/tree/main
This is the conference room speaker/microphone combo I am using.
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You can pick up a Jetson Orin Nano just like mine here:
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Give Your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano a Voice! (Piper TTS + JetPack 7.2)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lSF89AOXZoo/mqdefault.jpg)


![Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 53: Arduino OLED Display Tutorial
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In this video we will learn how to master the SSD1306 OLED Display for the Arduino. We show how you can make the display show text, and shapes. We go through a number of examples, step-by-step. By the end of the video you will be adept at using this versatile display in your projects. Enjoy!
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 53: Arduino OLED Display Tutorial](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lgdlTvMLYMY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 47: Bidirectional DC Motor Control With the TA6586 Motor Controller
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You can get the oscilloscope like I use in this lesson. Note, you do not have to have an oscilloscope to complete this class, but it is helpful in troubleshooting your circuits:
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In this video I show you how to control a simple DC motor using the arduino with a TA6586 Bidirectional Motor Controller. We show how using this chip we can control both the speed and direction of a DC motor using the arduino. The project allows us better understand arduino motor control with step-by-step intstructions. Enjoy!
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 47: Bidirectional DC Motor Control With the TA6586 Motor Controller](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lvqnM10uWLU/mqdefault.jpg)

![Raspberry Pi Pico W LESSON 110: Client Server Project on the Pi Pico Using WiFi
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When using the breadvolt, or any battery power supply on a breadboard project, do not turn the power supply on while the Raspberry Pi Pico is connected to USB, as you could generate voltage conflicts. It is an either or. If the USB is connected, the power supply should be OFF. Or if you are going to connect the USB, first turn off the power supply. If you want to power the Pi Pico by the breadvolt, you should power the pico through the Vsys pin. Complete details on use of a portable power supply on your Pi Pico Projects can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFjBMZyn7MU
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In this class we will be using the Sunfounder Raspberry Pi Pico W Keppler Kit. It will make things a lot easier if we are working on identical hardware. the link below is to amazon, and is for the identical hardware I will be using in this entire class.
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In this video, I will show you how to set up a simple Client Server relationship between your Raspberry Pi Pico W and a Python program running on your PC. The Pi Pico will be the server, and the PC Python program will be the client. We will use UDP over wifi, and will send and receive data between the two machines. Th Pi Pico has three LED, a green, a yellow, and a red. On the client side the user will be asked to select an LED. The users selection is then sent to the Pi Pico servo, and the servo activates that LED. Enjoy!
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Raspberry Pi Pico W LESSON 110: Client Server Project on the Pi Pico Using WiFi](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m8SyXYQ-8xE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 84: Reducing Gyro Drift in MPU6050 IMU
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In this video I show you how to incorporate gyros into your Arduino projects. The GY-87 module contains the MPU6050 IMU chip. The MPU6050 contains 3 accelerometers for measuring acceleration along the x axis, the y axis, and the z-axis, and three gyros for measuring rotational velocity around those axis. In todays lesson, I will show you how to activate the three gyros on the MPU6050. Gyros measure the rotational velocity in radians per second. The three gyros measure rotational velocity about the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis. I will then show you how to measure roll, pitch, and yaw using only the gyros. We observe drift in the Gyro results, so in todays lesson we show you how you can reduce the Gyro drift. I will take you through things step-by-step, and show you how to connect the module and program it.
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. Arduino Uno R4 WiFi LESSON 84: Reducing Gyro Drift in MPU6050 IMU](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mXGqwyp5z_Q/mqdefault.jpg)
![AI on the Edge LESSON 8: Text to Speech (TTS) On the Raspberry Pi
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Are you guys ready to learn AI? Will you be one of those that Thrives, or one that does not Survive? AI will be the biggest opportunity of the next hundred years, but at the same time many will be destroyed by it. In this class, I should you how you can be a Driver of AI, not one who is destroyed by it. In this class, I will show you our first bit of programming AI. In this lesson, we will get the pi to talk to us using Text to Speech (TTS). I will show you how to load and run the various speech models.
If you feel you need more background and familiarity with Python, I have a whole python class on this channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGs0VKk2DiYzguDvh5xk2XoX9V1VKP5Hv.
In this class you will need the following hardware:
AI Fusion Lab Kit, available here:
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You will also need a pi 5. Get one with as much memory as you can afford, but most pi 5s should work for the class. This is a link.
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You will need a heat sink and fan:
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You will need a 25 watt power supply:
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Micro HDMI Cable
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Just about any SD card you have lying around should work, I use a 128GB card. These cards seem to be really expensive right now, so I suggest you try and find one lying around. Smaller cards should work as well. Just find something that will work for now, and stock up when prices are lower.
Any USB mouse and keyboard will work. If you want a wireless one for the pi, look at this one:
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Guys try as best you can to use things you already have. Hopefully you have keyboard, mouse, sd card and cables and such. The links are in case you do not have the items already.
Here is the link to the special Raspberry Pi Bookworm OS that already has all the AI libraries, modules, dependencies, and device drivers needed in this class. When you flash this operating system, dont mess with it. Everything works, so do not do an update or upgrade-all. This OS is just for this class. If you want to do other things, flash a different card. This is a link to the OS:
https://sunfounder.github.io/download/ai-fusion-lab-kit/index.html
You will also need to install the Raspberry Pi OS imager for flashing the operating system. You can get it here:
https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
These are the assembly instructions I mention the video for the Fusion AI Lab Kit
https://docs.sunfounder.com/projects/ai-lab-kit/en/latest/quick_start/assemble_power_hat.html
You can find additional resources on this lesson on my web site at:
https://toptechboy.com/ai-on-the-edge-lesson-8-text-to-speech-tts-on-the-raspberry-pi/
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All hardware assembly, circuit wiring, and software execution are performed entirely at your own risk. The creator assumes no liability for equipment damage, component failure, data loss, or personal injury resulting from the use or implementation of any information or files presented in this content. AI on the Edge LESSON 8: Text to Speech (TTS) On the Raspberry Pi](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mXQMawiLReI/mqdefault.jpg)
