Shoily School https://shoilyschool.com Build to Lead! Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:48:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 List of All Major LLMs based on Categories https://shoilyschool.com/list-of-all-major-llms-based-on-categories/ https://shoilyschool.com/list-of-all-major-llms-based-on-categories/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:44:35 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50748 Here’s a comprehensive, categorized list of major AI tools across multiple subject domains including text, video, music/song generation, research (NotebookLM), Custom GPTs, storybook tools, coding, and more — with links where available:

🧠 General Large Language Models (Multi-purpose)

  1. ChatGPT (OpenAI) – Versatile text generation, Q&A, writing, planning
    https://openai.com/chatgpt
  2. Google Gemini – Google’s advanced AI assistant & multimodal LLM
    https://ai.google/gemini/
  3. Claude (Anthropic) – Focused on safe, long-form reasoning and dialogue
    https://www.anthropic.com/claude
  4. Perplexity AI – Research-optimized conversational search & synthesis
    https://www.perplexity.ai
  5. Groq 3 – Rapid LLM for productivity workflows (via Groq AI hardware)
    https://www.groq.com/

📊 Research & Knowledge Assistants

  1. Google NotebookLM – AI research notebook; summaries, Q&A, video overviews from your notes
    https://ai.google/notebooklm
  2. Notion AI – Smart note-taking & workspace AI assistant
    https://www.notion.so/product/ai
  3. ChatPDF – Ask questions of any PDF and get concise answers
    https://www.chatpdf.com
  4. SlideSpeak – AI dialogue with slide decks & presentations
    https://slidespeak.ai

✍️ Custom AI Assistants / GPTs

  1. CustomGPT – Create your own specialized GPT (fine-tuned prompts & data)
    https://chat.openai.com/custom
  2. Lindy.ai – Build personalized task-specific GPT agents
    https://www.lindy.ai/
  3. AI Agents / Autonomous AI – e.g., Manus for autonomous task orchestration
    https://manus.ai/

🎥 AI Video & Animation Tools

🟩 Text-to-Video / Generative Video Models

  1. OpenAI Sora (incl. Sora 2) – Advanced text-to-video model for cinematic video
    (used within tools like HeyGen)
  2. Veo (Google DeepMind) – Text-to-video with synchronized audio
    https://deepmind.google/models/veo/
  3. LTX Studio – Professional AI video creation & editing platform
    https://ltx.studio/

🟦 AI Avatar / Video Builders

  1. HeyGen – Text to video with avatars & speech
    https://www.heygen.com/
  2. Synthesia – Realistic AI avatar video creation
    https://www.synthesia.io/
  3. Runway (Gen-4 / Gen-4.5) – AI video generation & editing suite
    https://runwayml.com/
  4. Pika Labs – Cinematic AI video generation
    https://www.pikalabs.com/
  5. Google Vids – AI-assisted collaborative video editing
    https://vids.google.com/

🎵 AI Music & Song Generation

  1. Suno AI – Text-prompted music generation with vocals and instruments
    https://suno.com/
  2. Lyria 3 (via Gemini app) – AI music maker that composes short tracks with lyrics
    Built into Google Gemini’s AI music feature
  3. Boomy – Fast AI music creation & release platform
    https://www.boomy.com/
  4. Amper Music – AI soundtrack generation for media
    https://www.ampermusic.com/
  5. Endel – Personalized AI soundscapes and music environments
    https://endel.io/
  6. AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist) – Composer AI for orchestral and cinematic music
    https://www.aiva.ai/
  7. Udio – Customizable AI music creation platform
    https://udio.ai/

🧠 Text & Content Creation Tools

  1. Jasper AI – AI for marketing, sales copy, and content writing
    https://www.jasper.ai/
  2. Writesonic – AI writing assistant for blogs, ads, and stories
    https://writesonic.com/
  3. QuillBot – Paraphrasing & editing AI tool
    https://quillbot.com/

🎨 Image & Graphics AI

  1. Midjourney – Premium AI image generation service
    https://www.midjourney.com/
  2. Stable Diffusion – Open-source text-to-image model
    https://stability.ai/stablediffusion/
  3. Leonardo AI – Creative image generation & asset tools
    https://leonardo.ai/
  4. Canva AI Suite – Integrated AI tools for design and visuals
    https://www.canva.com/ai/

💻 Coding & Development AI

  1. GitHub Copilot – AI pair programmer
    https://github.com/features/copilot
  2. Replit Ghostwriter – AI coding assistant
    https://replit.com/ghostwriter
  3. GPT-4.1 Code (OpenAI) – Coding-optimized LLM
    https://openai.com/
  4. Kimi-Dev / Flux – Open-source coding & model tools
    (various open models via Hugging Face)

🧪 Voice, Speech & Audio AI

  1. ElevenLabs – Natural speech generation & cloning
    https://beta.elevenlabs.io/
  2. 15.ai – Real-time character voice generation
    https://15.dev/
  3. Murf.ai – Voiceover & narration AI
    https://murf.ai/

📚 Story & Narrative AI Tools

  1. NovelAI – AI storytelling & creative writing generator
    https://novelai.net/
  2. AI Dungeon – Interactive story generation
    https://play.aidungeon.io/
  3. Sudowrite – Creative writing assistant for novels & scripts
    https://www.sudowrite.com/
  4. Tome AI – Narrative presentation & storyboarding tool
    https://beta.tome.app/

🛠 Productivity & Workflow AI

  1. Notion AI – Intelligent workspace assistant
    https://www.notion.so/product/ai
  2. Gamma – AI presentation and slide creation
    https://gamma.app/
  3. Perplexity AI Pro – Advanced research & sourcing workflows
    https://www.perplexity.ai
  4. Make / Zapier – Automation with AI workflows
    https://www.make.com/ https://zapier.com/
]]> https://shoilyschool.com/list-of-all-major-llms-based-on-categories/feed/ 0 Fab Academy Final Projects https://shoilyschool.com/fab-academy-final-projects/ https://shoilyschool.com/fab-academy-final-projects/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:43:20 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50746 A quick showcase of Fab Academy final projects that are engaging and easy for students to explore. Each project demonstrates real-world making skills through playful, inventive, and accessible designs.

The Anti Soggy Spoon

A clever spoon add-on that pumps milk onto each bite of cereal so it never gets soggy.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2018/labs/fablabreykjavik/students/arnardadi-thorisson/FinalP.html

Smart Miniature House

A interactive miniature house with lights, sensors, and smart-home style controls.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/waag/students/hyejin-ahn/final_project.html

Fab Train Model

A moving train model that teaches motion control, digital fabrication, and assembly.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/leon/students/adrian-torres/finalproject.html

Solar Automatic Shredder

A solar-powered shredder that can process plant material for farming, compost, or feed.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/vigyanashram/students/tejswini-chaudhari/assignments/final.html

Weather Clock

A clock that shows both time and live weather using physical dials and displays.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/lamachinerie/students/baptiste-lardais/Final%20Project.html

Skater Dolly

A smooth-rolling camera or board platform, perfect for filming or motion experiments.
Link: https://fabacademy.org//2018/labs/fablabbottrop/students/daniel-bruns/final/summary.html

Sensitive Dog

A project that senses and responds to a dog’s movement or environment using electronics.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabspinderihallerne/students/289/presentation.html

Remote Dog Command

A remote-control system for sending commands or actions to a dog, blending tech and care.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabbottrophrw/students/66/final_summary.html

FabSaber

A custom light-saber style prop with carved handle, electronics, and glowing blade.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/2017/fablabseoul/students/211/finalProject.html

Happy Plant

A plant-care helper that can monitor and support the health of a potted plant.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabamsterdam/students/38/final-project.html

Vac-Former

A vacuum forming machine that heats and shapes plastic over molds for custom parts.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabsingapore/students/216/project04.html

Lightbox

An illuminated box that plays with color, layering, and light for an art-meets-tech piece.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabtecsup/students/431/lecciones/finalproject.html

Fab2D2

A playful wheeled robot inspired by sci-fi droids, built with fab lab tools.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabyachay/students/438/final.html

LeafBot

A small robot connected to nature that interacts with leaves or plants in creative ways.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabamsterdam/students/58/final_project_index.html

Aquapioneers

An aquaponics-style project that combines plants, water, and sensors for sustainable growing.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/greenfablab/students/365/project03.html

Poetry Machine

A machine that creates or displays poetry, mixing language, mechanics, and interaction.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2015/eu/students/hauksdottir.sigridur_helga/W19_project_presentation.html

Photogrammetric Fab Scanner

A project that turns lots of photos into a 3D model so you can scan real objects.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2015/eu/students/de_palo.pierluigi/project-menu.html

Press-Fit Go-Kart

A rideable go-kart made from press-fit pieces—like building a full-size vehicle from giant LEGO.
Link: https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.14/people/andrew_mao/project

FabScope

A DIY electronic measurement tool (scope) that lets you see and study electrical signals.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2012/students/bas.withagen/final.html

Fab Boombox

A portable music player/boombox made with custom electronics and a digitally-fabricated case.
Link: https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.11/people/matthew.keeter/fab_boombox/

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/fab-academy-final-projects/feed/ 0 Computer-Controlled Cutting https://shoilyschool.com/computer-controlled-cutting/ https://shoilyschool.com/computer-controlled-cutting/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:42:25 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50742 This document compiles external resources related to computer-controlled cutting (laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and similar 2D cutting workflows).

Laser Cutting – Concepts & Basics

Laser Cutting – Machine Vendors & Manuals

  • Trotec Laser: Major manufacturer of laser cutters and engravers; site includes machine specs, materials, and application examples.
    https://www.troteclaser.com
  • Epilog Laser: Laser engraving and cutting systems commonly used in fab labs; includes manuals and sample projects.
    https://www.epiloglaser.com
  • Universal Laser Systems: CO₂ laser systems with detailed technical documentation and materials database.
    https://www.ulsinc.com
  • Glowforge: Desktop laser cutter aimed at makers and educators; site includes beginner-friendly projects.
    https://glowforge.com

Laser Cutting – Workflow & Software

Vinyl Cutting – Concepts & Machines

Vinyl Cutting – Software & File Prep

  • Inkscape for Vinyl Cutting: Tutorials on using Inkscape to design cut paths, prepare text, and export to vinyl cutters.
    https://inkscape.org/learn/tutorials
  • Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL): Software for sending designs to many hobby vinyl cutters; useful for classroom and maker projects.
    https://surecutsalot.com

Design for Cutting – Joints, Kerf & Parametric Kits

Safety & Classroom Guidelines

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/computer-controlled-cutting/feed/ 0 3D Scanning & Printing https://shoilyschool.com/3d-scanning-printing/ https://shoilyschool.com/3d-scanning-printing/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:41:38 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50741 A curated collection of reliable resources for 3D printing, scanning, and digital fabrication. This list supports STEM learning with links covering fundamentals, materials, tools, machines, and workflows.

Big Picture: Additive vs Subtractive

Constraints, Safety & Failures

3D Printing Materials

Design Rules for 3D Printing

3D Printing Processes & Machines

Print Services

File Formats

Software & Tools

3D Scanning – Concepts & Hardware

Photogrammetry

Depth Cameras & LIDAR

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/3d-scanning-printing/feed/ 0 Networking & Communications https://shoilyschool.com/networking-communications/ https://shoilyschool.com/networking-communications/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:40:50 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50740 A simple, student-friendly introduction to how devices communicate—through wires, wireless signals, and the internet. Includes animations, examples, and beginner projects for learning by doing.

What Is a Network?

A network is how computers, robots, and sensors talk to each other and share information.

Just like students passing notes or working in groups, machines send messages back and forth so they can help each other do bigger jobs.

When you play an online game, watch a video, or send a picture, you are using a network—millions of tiny messages flying around the world.

Fun animation – How the Internet works:
https://youtu.be/7_LPdttKXPc

Talking Through Wires

Sometimes devices talk using actual wires. This is like a quiet, private conversation that is fast and reliable.

UART – Simple text-like communication between two devices (like walkie-talkies with wires):
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/serial-communication

I²C – Lets many sensors share the same two wires, like several students taking turns to talk to the teacher:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/i2c

SPI – Super-fast communication for things like screens and SD cards, like a high-speed express lane:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/serial-peripheral-interface-spi

Talking Without Wires (Wireless)

Wireless means devices send messages through the air using invisible radio waves—no cables needed!

Wi-Fi – The same technology your tablet or laptop uses to get online. You can connect microcontrollers to Wi-Fi so they can send data to apps and websites:
https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/what-is-wi-fi

Bluetooth – Great for short distances, like controlling a robot with your phone or sending music to wireless headphones:
https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/

LoRa – Sends tiny messages very far while using very little power, perfect for weather stations or sensors spread across a neighbourhood:
https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/

How Wireless Signals Work

Wireless signals are invisible waves, just like light and sound, but at different frequencies.

Your eyes see light waves, your ears hear sound waves, and antennas pick up radio waves that carry data.

By changing the pattern of these waves, devices can send 1s and 0s, which turn into pictures, sounds, and text.
Interactive radio waves game:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/radio-waves

How the Internet Sends Messages

The internet doesn’t send one giant file at once. It chops data into tiny packets, sends them on different paths, and then reassembles them at the other end—like mailing a puzzle one piece at a time.

IP addresses are like home addresses for devices so data knows where to go:
https://youtu.be/5o8CwafCxnU

DNS is like a giant phone book that turns website names (like google.com) into IP addresses. This video explains it with cats:
https://youtu.be/72snZctFFtA

Understanding packets, addresses, and DNS helps students see that the internet is not magic—it’s millions of tiny decisions happening very fast.

ESP32 – The ‘Super Board’

The ESP32 is a tiny but powerful computer chip that has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, so it can talk to phones, laptops, and the internet.

Students can use an ESP32 to build smart projects: internet-connected lamps, remote weather stations, or robots controlled from a web page.

Beginner overview – Getting started step-by-step:
https://randomnerdtutorials.com/getting-started-with-esp32/

Project ideas and tutorials – From blinking LEDs to full IoT gadgets:
https://randomnerdtutorials.com/projects-esp32/

RFID – Tap-to-Open Magic

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It’s the technology behind tap cards, key fobs, and some school ID badges.

When you tap an RFID card on a reader, it sends a short radio message that says, “Here is my ID!” and the system decides if you are allowed in.

Students can build projects like electronic locks, check-in systems, or treasure hunts with hidden RFID tags.

Kid-friendly intro:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/rfid-basics

Beginner Project Ideas

  1. Two Boards Talking – Use UART or I²C to send messages like ‘HELLO’ between two microcontrollers, then display the message on LEDs or a small screen.
  2. Wi-Fi Light Switch – Use an ESP32 and a web page to turn an LED on and off from a phone or laptop, showing how the internet can control real objects.
  3. Bluetooth Robot – Build a small robot car and drive it using a Bluetooth app on your smartphone, like a wireless RC car you programmed yourself.
  4. LoRa Weather Reporter – Place a sensor outside to measure temperature, and send the data over LoRa to a receiver inside your house or school.

Each project shows that networking is not just theory—it’s a way to make your creations talk, listen, and react.

Quick Tool Guide

  • Sensor → I²C: many sensors on just two wires, great for weather stations or robot sensors.
  • Screen → SPI: fast updates for displays and memory cards.
  • Control robot from phone → Bluetooth: simple and wireless, stays nearby.
  • Internet dashboard or web app → Wi-Fi: connect to the wider internet.
  • Long distance, tiny messages → LoRa: ideal for slow, far-away sensors.

Friendly Videos

These videos help make big networking ideas more visual and fun:

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/networking-communications/feed/ 0 Machine Design https://shoilyschool.com/machine-design/ https://shoilyschool.com/machine-design/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:39:44 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50736 A simple, accessible overview of Machine Design and how moving inventions come to life. Students learn how parts work together, how motion is created, and explore inspiring real-world projects.

What Is Machine Design?

Machine Design is how we learn to make things move — like robots, tools, toys, and creative inventions!

It teaches how parts fit together, how motion works, and how to turn imagination into real working machines.

Explore Real Machines

Machines That Make (MTM) – Open-source machines you can explore and learn from:
https://mtm.cba.mit.edu

Clank – A student-friendly CNC machine you can assemble and understand:
https://clank.tools

Jubilee – A tool-changing machine that can 3D print, draw, and more:
https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee

Shaper Origin – A handheld CNC router that shows how precise machines can be:
https://www.shapertools.com

How Machines Move (Mechanisms)

  • Gears – Change speed and power, like shifting on a bike.
  • Belts and pulleys – Transfer motion smoothly between parts.
  • Linkages – Convert one type of motion into another, like elbows bending.
  • Springs – Store and release energy to help machines move.

These mechanisms help machines move in useful and interesting ways!

Motors – The Muscles of a Machine

RobotShop – Explore motors, wheels, sensors, and robotics parts:
https://www.robotshop.com

StepperOnline – Stepper motors for precise motion:
https://www.omc-stepperonline.com

ODrive – Powerful motor controllers for robotics:
https://odriverobotics.com

Controllers – The Brain of the Machine

Grbl – An open-source brain for CNC machines that controls motors:
https://github.com/grbl/grbl

Chilipeppr TinyG Workspace – Control machines through your browser:
https://chilipeppr.com/tinyg

Universal Gcode Sender (UGS) – Send instructions (G-code) to your machine easily:
https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/

Why Machine Design Matters

It helps kids build confidence by making real moving inventions.

It mixes creativity, engineering, and coding in fun hands-on ways.

It teaches problem-solving when machines break — and how to fix them!

It shows how the world’s robots, tools, and devices actually work.

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/machine-design/feed/ 0 STEM Design & CAD Tools https://shoilyschool.com/stem-design-cad-tools/ https://shoilyschool.com/stem-design-cad-tools/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:38:21 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50735 A collection of beginner-friendly and advanced tools for 2D design, 3D modeling, engineering CAD, simulation, and media production. Ideal for STEM students, makers, and project teams.

2D – Raster Graphics (Photos & Painting)

  • GIMP: Free, open-source image editor for photo retouching and general raster work.
    https://www.gimp.org
  • Krita: Open-source painting program, great for concept art, illustration, and digital painting.
    https://krita.org
  • Pixlr: Browser-based photo editor for quick edits without installing software.
    https://pixlr.com
  • Adobe Photoshop: Industry-standard raster editor for advanced image manipulation and compositing.
    https://www.adobe.com

2D – Vector Graphics & Layout

3D – Introductory Modeling (Beginner-Friendly)

3D – General Modeling & Animation

3D CAD – Parametric & Engineering Design

Programmatic CAD (Coding Your Geometry)

3D – Voxel & Volume Tools

Game Engines (Interactive & Real-Time)

Simulation & Physics

  • PyBullet: Open-source physics engine (Python-friendly) for robotics and physics simulations.
    https://pybullet.org
  • ANSYS: Commercial multiphysics simulation suite (structural, fluid, etc.).
    https://www.ansys.com
  • COMSOL Multiphysics: Simulation platform for coupled physics and engineering research.
    https://www.comsol.com

Media Tools – Audio & Video for Documentation

Common File Formats

AI Tools – Text, Images, and 3D

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/stem-design-cad-tools/feed/ 0 Youth Innovation Resource Guide https://shoilyschool.com/youth-innovation-resource-guide/ https://shoilyschool.com/youth-innovation-resource-guide/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:37:20 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50734 Are you ready to use your creativity and STEM skills to change lives? The STEM Impact Society is launching its first pilot project, and we want YOU to be part of it!

Introduction

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and leaders — young people who will reimagine how the old world works and build a better one through creativity, engineering, and problem‑solving. This guide brings together hands‑on STEM pathways, real tools, and inspiring youth projects from around the world.

Each pathway includes practical tools, explanations, and visual placeholders to help families and youth understand the journey from idea → prototype → impact.

Hand-drawn technical diagram showing the internal components of a robotic boat, including a motor, battery, and sensors, along with two concept sketches for the boat's top cover: a Steam Boat and a Fire Gun Boat.

1. Make Your Ideas Real – Computer‑Aided Design (CAD)

In this pathway, students learn how ideas take shape in the digital world. They explore 2D and 3D design tools that help them sketch, visualize, and refine creations before they are built. CAD empowers youth to design anything — from a small toy to a full invention — proving that every world‑changing idea begins with imagination and the courage to draw it.

Two images comparing a section of the real New York City Subway map (showing the Bronx and Harlem River area) with a simplified, abstracted network diagram.

2. Shape the World – Computer‑Controlled Cutting

Using laser cutters and CNC machines, youth learn how to shape materials with precision. From building models to engineering moving parts, this pathway shows students how digital designs become real physical objects. It strengthens spatial thinking, creativity, and authentic engineering experience.

Two photos side-by-side: a detailed circuit board etching pattern inside a machine on the left, and a rubber mold for an ornate oval mirror or frame on the right.

3. Bring Objects to Life – Embedded Programming

Students discover how to give intelligence to objects using microcontrollers, sensors, and code. Whether they build robots, smart devices, or interactive art, embedded programming teaches how the modern world ‘thinks’ — and how young innovators can shape it.

Two images: a top photo showing technical drawings next to an ESP32 micro-controller and a small screen, and a bottom image showing the red trace layout of a printed circuit board (PCB) design for the ESP32C3.

4. Print the Future – 3D Printing & Scanning

This pathway helps youth prototype faster, test ideas, and learn through iteration. 3D printing allows them to create custom parts, tools, or artistic pieces, while 3D scanning teaches them to capture and improve objects from the real world. It’s a perfect blend of design, engineering, and creativity.

Three progressive photos illustrating 3D printing: the hull of a boat being printed, a white 3D-printed boat section with support material and pliers, and a tall object being printed by a large 3D printer.

5. Connect the World – Networking & Communication

In a world where everything is connected, young innovators learn how devices talk to each other. Networking teaches them how to build smart systems — from environmental sensors to connected robots. This pathway encourages big‑picture thinking about cities, climate action, community safety, and more.

Four photos showing technical components: a hand holding a small electric motor connected to wires, an OLED display screen module, an ESP32-WROOM-32E micro-controller board, and an SPI LCD display module.

6. Build Machines That Build the Future – Machine Design

Machine design introduces youth to motors, gears, linkages, and mechanical motion. They learn how real machines work and how to build tools or robots that can solve real‑world problems. This pathway empowers students to see themselves as builders and inventors.

Four progressive photos showing the assembly of a 3D-printed robotic boat with internal electronics, followed by a photo of a separate project involving colorful LED strips and a micro-controller.

7. Final Projects:

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/youth-innovation-resource-guide/feed/ 0 Embedded Programming https://shoilyschool.com/embedded-programming/ https://shoilyschool.com/embedded-programming/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:33:08 +0000 https://school.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=50732 A curated list of embedded programming and microcontroller resources, suitable for STEM sites—from beginner boards like Arduino and micro:bit to advanced tools.

Getting Started with Embedded Programming

Boards & Platforms for Education

Programming Environments & Languages

  • Arduino IDE: Official Arduino programming environment, used to write and upload code to many Arduino boards.
    https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
  • PlatformIO: Cross-platform embedded development ecosystem (works with VS Code) supporting many boards and frameworks.
    https://platformio.org
  • MicroPython: A lean version of Python that runs directly on many microcontrollers, including micro:bit and Pico.
    https://micropython.org
  • Thonny IDE: Beginner-friendly Python IDE commonly used to program MicroPython boards like the Pico.
    https://thonny.org
  • Mu Editor: A simple code editor for kids and beginners that supports MicroPython and CircuitPython.
    https://codewith.mu

Datasheets & Technical Reference

Communication Protocols (UART, I²C, SPI)

Sensors, Actuators & Example Projects

Debugging & Tools

Safety & Good Practices

]]> https://shoilyschool.com/embedded-programming/feed/ 0 Shoily School Holiday Camps 2025 https://shoilyschool.com/shoily-school-holiday-camps-2025/ https://shoilyschool.com/shoily-school-holiday-camps-2025/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:30:26 +0000 https://sssb.shoilyfoundation.org/?p=16142

Ages 7–15 | Live Online | 1 Hour per Week | Vancouver Time (PDT)

Discover STEM, AI, Robotics, Biotech, Space & More in Fun, Hands-On Classes!

1. Hands-On AI Training: Learn, Implement, Apply

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Mondays, 4–5 PM

  • Introduction to AI & Machine Learning
  • Fun hands-on projects: AI helpers, pattern recognition
  • Creative AI applications: art, music, storytelling
  • Final mini-project: AI-powered demo

2. Hands-On Cybersecurity: Develop Your Own CyberBot

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Wednesdays, 4–5 PM

  • Learn about online safety, passwords, encryption
  • Build a digital CyberBot to detect risks
  • Fun challenges & team activities
  • Earn a Microcredential Certificate

3. Mini Entrepreneurship: Build Your Own Startup

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Fridays, 4–5 PM

  • Learn ideation, prototyping, and pitching
  • Create a product or service
  • Design a logo, story, and marketing plan
  • Present your idea in a live showcase

4. Robotics & Coding: Build, Program & Play

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Tuesdays, 4–5 PM

  • Explore robots, sensors, and motors
  • Block-based coding & interactive challenges
  • Team problem-solving & creative projects
  • Build a final playable robot program

5. Climate Science: Build a Greener Future

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Thursdays, 4–5 PM

  • Explore Earth systems & environmental impact
  • Hands-on eco-experiments & renewable energy projects
  • Design solutions for sustainability
  • Present a “Green Innovation” project

6. AI Art & Design for Kids

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Saturdays, 10–11 AM

  • Explore AI-generated art, stories, & music
  • Blend creativity & technology
  • Remix art, design characters & digital media
  • Showcase your AI-powered masterpiece

7. Nanoscience for Young Explorers

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Sundays, 10–11 AM

  • Discover the nanoscale world of atoms & molecules
  • Hands-on nano experiments and models
  • Explore nanotech in medicine, energy & nature
  • Final Nano Explorer project & certificate

8. Coding & Game Design Adventure

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Mondays, 10–11 AM

  • Learn programming through fun games
  • Create characters, levels, & interactions
  • Debugging, logic, and collaborative challenges
  • Present your own playable game

9. Biotech for Budding Scientists

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Wednesdays, 10–11 AM

  • Explore cells, DNA, and genes
  • Hands-on models & simulations
  • Real-world biotech applications
  • BioLab Expo & certificate

10. Space Science & Rocket Engineering

Duration: 4 Weeks | Schedule: Saturdays, 10–11 AM

  • Learn about planets, stars, gravity, and flight
  • Build and test mini rockets
  • Space experiments and simulations
  • Rocket Launch Expo & certificate

Why Choose Shoily School Holiday Camps?

  • Hands-on & interactive learning
  • Creative STEAM projects
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving skills
  • Certificates & Microcredentials
  • Live, collaborative classes with expert instructors

How to Register

Email: [your camp email]
Phone: [your camp phone]
Website: [your camp registration page]

Spaces are limited — reserve your child’s spot today!

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