The latest articles on DEV Community by Denny Malkin (@denys_malykhin). https://dev.to/denys_malykhin https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3496305%2Fbc014fc7-e62a-457b-9119-0396f440bdda.png https://dev.to/denys_malykhin en Denny Malkin Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://dev.to/denys_malykhin/meet-embedible-your-ai-hardware-copilot-microcontrollers-2214 https://dev.to/denys_malykhin/meet-embedible-your-ai-hardware-copilot-microcontrollers-2214 <p>Getting started with hardware projects is exciting — but it can also be overwhelming. If you’ve ever tried to wire up a microcontroller like the Raspberry Pi Pico W, you know the drill:</p> <ul> <li>Hours searching for the right wiring diagram 🔌</li> <li>Copy-pasting example code from forums 💻</li> <li>Struggling with toolchains and obscure errors ⚠️</li> <li>Wondering if the magic smoke is about to escape your circuit 💨</li> </ul> <p>I’ve been there too. That’s why I built Embedible: an AI hardware copilot that makes prototyping microcontrollers as easy as describing what you want to build.</p> <h2> What is Embedible? </h2> <p>Embedible is an AI-powered assistant for hardware prototyping. Instead of manually looking up datasheets or setting up toolchains, you simply tell Embedible what you want to create, and it generates:</p> <p>✅ A circuit diagram (AI circuit generator)<br> ✅ Ready-to-run MicroPython code for your device<br> ✅ Step-by-step setup guidance</p> <p>It’s like having a hardware Copilot for microcontrollers — turning ideas into prototypes in seconds.</p> <h2> Example: Read Joystick Coordinates with Raspberry Pi Pico W 🎮 </h2> <p>Let’s say you want to connect a joystick to your Raspberry Pi Pico W and read its X and Y positions.</p> <p>With Embedible, you just type:</p> <blockquote> <p>Read from the joystick module. It has the following pins: GND, +5V, VRx, VRy, and SW.</p> </blockquote> <p>And instantly get:</p> <ul> <li>A wiring diagram showing how to connect the joystick to GPIO pins</li> <li>MicroPython code that prints real-time joystick positions</li> <li>Simple instructions so you can run it on your Raspberry Pi Pico W in minutes</li> </ul> <p>This is perfect for building DIY game controllers, robotics projects, or interactive hardware without digging through countless forum posts.</p> <p>Watch the video to see it in action:</p> <p> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iij0P7DvKAQ"> </iframe> </p> <h2> Why It’s Useful </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Beginners:</strong> No need to memorize pinouts or code syntax—just build.</li> <li> <strong>Experienced devs:</strong> Rapid prototyping for hardware projects in seconds.</li> <li> <strong>Educators:</strong> Use visual, interactive hardware like joysticks to engage students without setup hassles.</li> </ul> <h2> Try Embedible 🚀 </h2> <p>You can try Embedible today at <a href="https://embedible.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">embedible.io</a></p> <p>Type in what you want to build, and your AI hardware copilot will generate the wiring, MicroPython code, and setup steps for you.</p> <p>👉 Stop debugging, start vibecoding. Build your first Raspberry Pi Pico project in seconds.</p> ai vibecoding raspberrypi micropython Denny Malkin Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:36:12 +0000 https://dev.to/denys_malykhin/meet-embedible-ai-powered-hardware-prototyping-in-seconds-88j https://dev.to/denys_malykhin/meet-embedible-ai-powered-hardware-prototyping-in-seconds-88j <p>Getting started with hardware projects is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. If you’ve ever tried to wire up a microcontroller, you know the drill:</p> <ul> <li>Hours searching for the right wiring diagram</li> <li>Copy-pasting example code from forums</li> <li>Struggling with toolchains and obscure errors</li> <li>Wondering if the magic smoke is about to escape your circuit</li> </ul> <p>I’ve been there too. That’s why I built <strong><a href="https://embedible.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">Embedible</a></strong>: a tool that uses AI to make tinkering with hardware as easy as describing what you want to build.</p> <h2> What is Embedible? </h2> <p>Embedible is an AI-powered assistant for microcontrollers like the <strong>Raspberry Pi Pico W</strong>. Instead of spending time setting up toolchains or hunting down wiring guides, you just tell <strong>Embedible</strong> what you want to create.</p> <p>For example, you could type:</p> <blockquote> <p>Run a Larson Scanner effect on a strip of 8 NeoPixels.</p> </blockquote> <p>And <strong>Embedible</strong> will generate:</p> <ul> <li>A circuit diagram showing you how to wire the LEDs</li> <li>Ready-to-run code that you can flash to your device</li> <li>Step-by-step guidance to bring it all to life</li> </ul> <h2> Demo: Larsen Scanner Effect </h2> <p> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/srkoy8C4la0"> </iframe> </p> <h2> Why It’s Useful </h2> <ul> <li>For beginners: Skip the frustration of figuring out GPIO pinouts and code syntax—just build.</li> <li>For experienced devs: Great for rapid prototyping and quick demos.</li> <li>For educators: Visual effects like this make lessons engaging while keeping setup simple.</li> </ul> <h2> Try It Yourself </h2> <p>You can try <strong>Embedible</strong> right now at <strong><a href="https://embedible.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">embedible.io</a></strong>. Just type in what you want to build, and <strong>Embedible</strong> will generate the wiring and code for you.</p> ai