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Dr Jon Durrant
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Creator, Maker, YouTuber, Tutor and Tinkerer.
https://youtube.com/@drjonea
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The Waveshare 4 Inch Touch LCD. Lets put it through it's paces. Noting the industrial feel of CAN BUS and RS485
https://youtube.com/shorts/6c6nz6uR360
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #waveshare #touch
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Welcome to 2026 — My First Update of the Year

A fresh year, a fresh batch of projects, tools, and community happenings. Plenty has been going on, so let’s dive in.
Welcome to 2026 — My First Update of the Year
A fresh year, a fresh batch of projects, tools, and community happenings. Plenty has been going on, so let’s dive in.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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New Video:
The Waveshare 4 Inch Touch LCD. Lets put it through it's paces.
https://youtu.be/rVc4AB276D8
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #waveshare #touch
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Learn how to create an analogue clock on the Waveshare RP2350 2.8inch display using LVGL, a powerful and lightweight graphics library. So easy!
https://youtube.com/shorts/SWgXAchyYGc
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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New Video:
Learn how to create an analogue clock on the Waveshare RP2350 2.8inch display using LVGL, a powerful and lightweight graphics library.
https://youtu.be/9XINvY34S8s
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Too many wires on my L298N modules.... Custom Quad Motor driver PCB using the AT8236.
https://youtube.com/shorts/7R81owezIAA?feature=share
#rp2040 #raspberrypipico #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #rpipico #ros2 #microros #robotics
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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New Video:
Too many wires on my L298N modules.... Custom Quad Motor driver PCB using the AT8236.
Full Story: https://youtu.be/z25BiAOfUmM
#rp2040 #raspberrypipico #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #rpipico #ros2 #microros #robotics
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Should this Waveshare RP2350 replace the Pico 2 as your first board?
https://youtube.com/shorts/UVj5qxSo9xA
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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New Video:
Should this Waveshare RP2350 replace the Pico 2 as your first board?
https://youtu.be/zkKCWKVThqM
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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I Made a TOUCH SCREEN Smart Clock with Web Services! Using a Waveshare RP2350 Screen and a Pico 2 W. Distributed, IoT, Web Services. This project has it all.
https://youtube.com/shorts/2ujB88nWljA
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #webservices #waveshare
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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LiveStream 14:00GMT on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/HYGsuJAIAp8
Lets catch up on the year's events and projects. Yes It's behind you.
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New Video: I Made a TOUCH SCREEN Smart Clock with Web Services! How does this work?
Check it out: https://youtu.be/oF0W6lFKIEg
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #Waveshare #webservices
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Wishing you all a Happy Holiday and Happy Christmas. I hope Santa bought you all you need to tinker on the next project.#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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YouTube Secret Santa with Dan, John and Kevin. I'm building for Dan Makes things but what shall I build.
https://youtube.com/shorts/n0v-l4Gl6CM
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #Waveshare
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New Video: YouTube Secret Santa
Collaborating with DanMakesThings, Kevin Mcaleer and SteamHead. Who am I building for and what will I build?
Check it out
https://youtu.be/gFqchZUt6bM
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #waveshare #iot #lvgl
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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RP2350 Out of RAM! Let me add some PSRAM.
This isn't quite as simple as just more RAM. Let me explain.
https://youtube.com/shorts/hAOkdLhhkz8
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Building My Projects from Repo

A guide to building my projects based on the GitHub Repos.
Building My Projects from Repo
A guide to building my projects based on the GitHub Repos.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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New Video
Out of RAM on RP2350. Time to investigate PSRAM!
Check it out: https://youtu.be/HJrf0t0AT_g
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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These WS2812B LED Rings, from AliExpress, are my basis for a simple holiday-themed project. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c30FJsNx
#aliexpress #aliexpresshaul #aliexpresfinds
Join my team on AliExpress for more JONEA05
YouTube: https://youtu.be/EygkozwLLV0
#rp2040 #rp2350 #pico #pico2 #iot
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New Video
Christmas Decoration build with WS2812B LEDs Rings and Pico. Check it out over on my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@drjonea
Thanks to a great #AliExpressHaul. #rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Can you secure WiFi cerdentials on a Pico W? Perhaps not fully but we can take some steps. What do you think?
https://youtube.com/shorts/w2NiQKHt4tw?feature=share
#rp2040 #raspberrypipico #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #rpipico
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New Video
Can you secure Wifi Credentials on a Pico W? My first thought was NO, but then I had some ideas on how to take some measures.
Is it enough to be worth the effort?
https://youtu.be/qOkzCmtx8Pc
#rp2040 #raspberrypipico #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #rpipico
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Pico W Wifi Scanning Takes a BIG Productization Step Forward!
https://youtube.com/shorts/DIXiUdJE5-U
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #picow
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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November 2025: Getting Cozy with Pico and Projects

Welcome back to the latest updates from my world of embedded systems, maker culture, and remix-friendly innovation.
November 2025: Getting Cozy with Pico and Projects
Welcome back to the latest updates from my world of embedded systems, maker culture, and remix-friendly innovation.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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New Video
Pico W Wifi Scanning Takes a BIG Productization Step Forward!
https://youtu.be/2VogAUkyPps
#rp2040 #rp2350 #raspberrypipico #raspberrypipico2 #pico2 #iot #microcontroller #clang #cpplang #picow
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM