nLab provides a pocket‑sized electronics lab that combines an oscilloscope, function generator, and power supply into a single 3‑in‑1 device that plugs directly into a breadboard. The starter kit includes over 200 reusable components, 12 guided projects, video tutorials, and a companion app with live measurement feedback, enabling students, makers, and educators to build, test, and debug circuits anywhere without bulky equipment.
Funding
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Problem
Learning electronics and robotics typically requires access to expensive, bulky lab equipment and a steep learning curve, which limits hands‑on practice for students, hobbyists, and career changers.
Solution
nLab offers a pocket‑sized electronics lab that combines an oscilloscope, function generator, and power supply into a single 3‑in‑1 device that plugs directly into a breadboard. The Starter Kit includes over 200 reusable components, 12 real‑world projects, step‑by‑step video tutorials, and a companion app that provides live feedback and visualizes circuit behavior. By delivering professional‑grade measurement tools and a curated parts library in a portable form factor, nLab enables users to build, test, and debug circuits anywhere without needing a traditional lab. The open‑source app and API allow integration with laptops, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other platforms, extending the kit’s utility from beginner experiments to more advanced prototyping. This approach equips learners with durable, “AI‑proof” electrical engineering skills that translate directly to education, maker projects, and technical careers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are high‑school and university students, self‑directed learners, and makers who need an affordable, portable lab for electronics education and prototyping, as well as educators and training programs seeking a turnkey teaching solution.
Features
- Pocket‑sized 3‑in‑1 device (oscilloscope, function generator, ±5 V power supply) with 4‑channel 4 MSPS oscilloscope and 2‑channel signal generation
- Over 200 reusable electronic components (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, sensors, ICs, transistors, etc.) for building real circuits
- 12 guided projects such as heartbeat monitors, game controllers, and climate sensors with gamified challenges
- Free step‑by‑step video tutorials and a companion app that provides live measurement feedback and visualizes signals
- USB‑C connectivity to Windows, macOS, or Linux laptops; compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi via open‑source Python and Rust APIs
- Breadboard‑compatible hardware eliminates the need for external probes and reduces setup time
- Built‑in short‑circuit detection and low‑voltage operation for safe, hands‑on learning