Scratchboard.io is a browser-based platform that allows users to design, simulate, and collaborate on electronic circuits without expensive hardware. Created by Collins Abitekaniza, an embedded systems developer who experienced firsthand the challenges of limited hardware access in Africa, Scratchboard.io makes professional-grade circuit simulation accessible to students, makers, engineers, and startups around the world.
The platform offers real-time microcontroller simulation with AVR support, an extensive library of electronic components, and collaborative workspaces for team projects. Users can prototype, debug, and refine embedded systems code directly in their browser, gaining instant feedback from the advanced simulation engine. With risk-free testing and zero hardware costs, Scratchboard.io helps developers catch mistakes early and bring ideas to life faster.
Already powering over 100,000 circuit builds, Scratchboard.io is redefining how hardware development is taught, tested, and scaled. Its intuitive interface grows with the user, from learning fundamentals to running advanced projects, while embed widgets make it possible to share live, interactive circuits on websites or in classrooms. With Scratchboard.io, anyone can test before they build—turning constraints into creativity.
