List: STEM | Curated by Dan McCreary

Apr 15, 2023
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STEMArticles related to teaching science, technology, engineering and math with a focus on python, micropython and robotics.
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Using BIPES to teach coding concepts with embedded processorsA set of blocks that toggles an on-board LED on for half of a second and off for half a second ten times.
May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
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The Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 Robotics BoardA Powerful MicroPython Kit for Under $10
Aug 30, 2021
Aug 30, 2021
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A 3D-Printed Mount for Time-of-Flight Distance SensorsGetting the right vertical angle is easy with this simple design
Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021
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Writing Awesome CoderDojo STEM BlogsHow to get a big impact from little blogs
Aug 29, 2021
Aug 29, 2021
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Successful Kickoff of AI Racing LeagueYesterday we did a successful kickoff of our first AI Racing League! This was an intentional “soft launch” with minimal publicity and…
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
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Predictive Graph Models for the Success of Coding ClubsAll models are wrong. Some models are useful. — George Box
Aug 23, 2020
Aug 23, 2020
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Configuring your GPU Server for the AI Racing LeagueWe are trying to make the process of setting up an AI Racing League event as turn-key as possible. Central to the event’s success is…
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
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Grading GPT-3 For STEM Lesson Plan Content GenerationThis blog is a description of how to use the OpenAI GPT-3 generative natural language processing model to generate lesson plan content for…
Jan 25, 2021
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Jan 25, 2021
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How a Small Charity is Upsetting the Trillion-Dollar Silicon Chip IndustryOn January 21st, the Raspberry Pi Foundation (a UK-based Charity) announced a new silicon chip that it designed. This chip, called the…
Feb 21, 2021
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Feb 21, 2021
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Sustainable Classroom RobotsWhat upgrading my robots taught me about designing sustainable robots for the classroom
May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021
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Raspberry Pi Pico Robot in MicropythonHow the new $4 Pico microcontroller can power a new generation of teaching robots for coding clubs.
Jun 7, 2021
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Jun 7, 2021
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