Welcome

As the founder of Carpenter Software, I deeply believe in preparing people of all ages for a world shaped by science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). My goal is to support teachers, parents, and mentors as they help foster curiosity and practical skills in their students and children through hands‑on collaboration. Every resource and project shared here comes from my genuine passion for giving back to the community and ensuring that everyone—regardless of age or background—has the opportunity to thrive in our ever‑evolving world.

Much of my work centers on the Arduino platform, especially the approachable Arduino Uno board. Arduino's simplicity and versatility make it an ideal entry point for bringing STEM to life—at home, in school, or through community mentorship. I’ve seen firsthand how students, parents, and mentors are inspired when they discover they can build and program real devices together. By sharing these tools and ideas, I hope to make STEM learning fun, accessible, and rewarding for all, regardless of age or experience.

It’s important to remember that it’s never too late to learn something new. Many adults discover a passion for STEM later in life, and participating in hands‑on projects with students can be as rewarding for adults as it is for the young. Embracing new challenges together not only enriches personal knowledge but also sets a powerful example of lifelong learning for future generations.

One of my greatest joys is witnessing students, parents, and mentors building simple robots together—like differential‑drive mobile robots (DDMRs) powered by Arduino. These collaborative, hands‑on projects integrate electronics, mechanics, and coding to spark creativity and critical thinking for all ages. I maintain the MageMCU GitHub repositories to share experimental code, project files, and documentation, so anyone—regardless of experience or age—can jump in, experiment, and learn. My aim is to break down barriers, foster intergenerational collaboration, and ensure every aspiring engineer can experience the thrill of discovery.

Real‑world, hands‑on learning is the most powerful way to inspire lifelong curiosity and skill. Arduino empowers teachers, parents, and mentors to explore projects alongside students, teaching concepts from circuits and sensors to programming in C and C++. It’s essential for adults to guide younger learners when working with electronics and electricity, and safety should always be a top priority for everyone involved. Every small success, shared experiment, and new question reaffirms my commitment to our community. Together, we can help future engineers develop the confidence, curiosity, and safety mindset they’ll need to shape tomorrow.