Electronics Catalyst — Remote Arduino Learning Platform
- Client
- EdTech & IoT platform
- Year
- 2021
- Category
- Internet of Things (IoT)
A two-year side project: an online platform that lets users upload and test code on real Arduino hardware remotely, reducing the need to assemble a personal test bench. NELSco developed it full-stack, from PCB design to backend and frontend.
A Hardware-in-the-Loop architecture for live interaction with a real Arduino Nano and peripheral modules, with virtual wiring that reduces setup time and the likelihood of common errors.
Environmental simulation for realistic sensor testing, and full-stack development spanning PCB design, a Python backend, and a JavaScript frontend.
The Challenge
Many learners lack access to hardware, components, and a test bench, and incorrect wiring leads to common errors. The goal was to provide a real Arduino experience remotely, without physical components and with reduced errors and setup time.
Our Approach
A Hardware-in-the-Loop architecture enabled live interaction with a real Arduino Nano and peripheral modules. Virtual wiring reduced setup time and the likelihood of common wiring errors, while environmental simulation supported sensor testing in defined scenarios. The whole system was built full-stack: PCB design, a Python backend, and a JavaScript frontend.
The Result
The result was a platform that delivered a real Arduino hardware experience remotely without physical components and sharply reduced setup time and user error.
Results
- Test code on real Arduino hardware remotely with no physical components
- Reduced setup time and likelihood of common wiring errors
- A full-stack product from PCB design to backend and frontend
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