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Building Career Readiness with Lectec
What if building an electric ride could jumpstart a student’s future career? Find out how Lectec gives students the tools to build, code, and optimize turning classroom projects into real workforce readiness.
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Written by
Edison Chen
Overview
Lectec's kits are already known for their fun, hands-on approach to STEM, but the real value goes far deeper. Every time a student builds, programs, or customizes their ride, they’re doing more than creating a cool electric vehicle; they’re stepping into skills that map directly to high-demand careers.
This article explores how Lectec’s kits and curriculum prepare students for career readiness by guiding them through real-world experiences; from coding hardware to optimizing performance through data analytics. Every step builds practical skills essential to success in engineering, technology, and innovation-driven industries.
Build It, Ride It, Optimize It
Every Lectec kit includes all the parts and tools needed to assemble an electric skateboard or scooter. Students follow guided, step-by-step tutorials, taking full ownership of their learning. Once built, their vehicle becomes a platform for experimentation. They can test how changes in speed affect battery life, or tweak acceleration and braking settings for better performance.
As students tinker, troubleshoot, and optimize their builds, they’re not just learning, they're developing a systems-level understanding of how mechanical, electrical, and digital technologies work together. These broad-based skills form a powerful foundation for careers in emerging and in-demand fields like EV technology, mechatronics, electronic systems, and semiconductor manufacturing.
With modules that integrate electrical systems, mechanical components, programming logic, and real-time data analysis, students are engaging in an interdisciplinary approach that reflects the demands of modern industry. The iterative design process they experience mirrors professional engineering practices, building not just knowledge, but habits of thinking and problem-solving essential in high-tech fields.
As states increasingly mandate that schools offer tangible career readiness experiences from elementary through high school, Lectec provides a scalable, standards-aligned solution that equips students for real pathways in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
Learn to Code
Lectec supports all of this with a browser-based, Bluetooth-enabled coding interface. Students can manipulate LED lights, respond to sensor inputs, and personalize vehicle behavior in real time. It’s interactive and accessible, making programming less intimidating and more creative. These coding projects also help learners visualize cause and effect, a key skill in debugging and software development. These experiences reflect foundational practices in user interface programming and sensor-driven automation, foundational in careers such as embedded systems engineering, automation technology, robotics programming, and more!
On top of that, programmable ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers) let students adjust how their ride behaves, speed curves, braking logic, and battery efficiency. These exercises foster logical thinking and real-time problem-solving, skills at the heart of any tech profession, from software development to hardware optimization. This mirrors tasks that technicians and engineers face when tuning motor controllers in real-world e-mobility and robotics applications.
Data-Driven Decision Making
With Lectec’s smart VESC®-based controller, students can monitor performance metrics:
Speed
Battery Level
Motor Efficiency
Thermal Load
This data isn't just informational, it’s actionable. Students analyze trends and make informed decisions to optimize their builds. They learn to troubleshoot, adjust, and refine their projects using live feedback. These analytics skills are crucial for careers in data science, product design, and engineering research. Understanding and applying real-time analytics mirrors what systems engineers, analysts, and testers do in automotive and aerospace industries.
Programming in Action: Arduino + Raspberry Pi
Besides the basic kit, Lectec offers add-on modules that introduce students to the world of coding and smart systems.
Let’s talk about Arduino first. This module allows students to control physical components through logic and code. Whether they’re flashing lights, triggering sensors, or activating relays based on vehicle speed, students write real programs in C++. These projects develop embedded programming skills essential for roles in automation, smart devices, and IoT development.
It also nurtures logical thinking and circuit design experience often required in electronics and robotics engineering. Working with microcontrollers trains students for jobs in manufacturing automation, firmware development, and electronics prototyping.
Arduino
Compatible
Take control of your ride by integrating an Arduino module that communicates directly with the main controller! Access real-time data and add custom peripherals, like turning on a relay when you reach a set speed or using sensor feedback to adjust your ride. Experiment with endless possibilities to make the vehicle truly your own.
The Arduino Add-On Pack includes:
1x ESP32 Dev Kit (Arduino)
1x RailCore Case
1x Small Breadboard
Assorted Breadboard Components
Arduino Examples & Tutorials
For those ready to explore artificial intelligence, the Raspberry Pi module offers an introduction to real-time object detection and decision-making. Students can program their vehicle to detect obstacles or recognize objects and respond accordingly.
These hands-on AI and machine learning experiences reflect real-world applications in automotive technology, autonomous systems, and computer vision, skills increasingly sought in the tech sector. They simulate tasks found in industries like autonomous vehicles, security systems, and robotics research.
AI + Raspberry Pi
Compatible
Unlock advanced capabilities with a Raspberry Pi module running AI/ML onboard! Use real-time object detection with a camera to make your vehicle smarter—like slowing down when a car is ahead or sounding a buzzer for obstacles like potholes. Experience the future of coding and control as your ride adapts intelligently to its surroundings.
The Raspberry Pi add-on pack includes:
1x Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
1x Raspberry Pi AI Cam
1x RailCore Case
1x Camera Extension Cable
1x SD Card
Raspberry Pi AI Examples & Tutorials
Even more exciting, Arduino and Raspberry Pi can be daisy-chained to work together. This introduces the concept of distributed computing, where multiple microcontrollers handle different tasks. It’s the same architecture used in autonomous vehicles and industrial robotics.
Working with this hybrid setup builds technical fluency in multi-platform integration, system coordination, and modular design; skills vital to advanced roles in embedded systems engineering, robotics, and smart device architecture.
Build the Future with Lectec
Lectec’s CTE-aligned curriculum isn’t just about building electric vehicles, it’s about building futures. Through guided projects, modular upgrades, and real-time experimentation, students gain hands-on experience in the very skills shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
From electrical and mechanical engineering to AI, coding, and system integration, Lectec equips learners with the tools to thrive in careers spanning EV technology, mechatronics, robotics, and beyond. Each kit is more than a project, it’s a stepping stone toward workforce readiness.
Whether you're an educator meeting state mandates for career readiness or a parent investing in your child’s future, Lectec delivers a launchpad for real-world skills and lifelong innovation.
Ready to empower the next generation? Visit Lectec.com and order your kit today.
