Put An Electronics Lab in Every Student's Hands 

nLab brings the magic of electrical engineering right to your desk in one tiny package.

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Create Real World Tech

Portable, Use Anywhere

Hands-On Building

Entertainment Simplifies Education

Self-Paced Learning

20+ Hours of YouTube Content

Low Cost Engineering Tool

Flexible Curriculum

Build This With nLab

  • Light Art

    Learn

    Circuit building

    Skills

    Voltage and Current

  • Heartbeat Monitor

    Learn

    Filtering

    Skills

    Capacitors

  • Thermometer

    Learn

    Amplification

    Skills

    Operational Amplifiers

  • Guitar Tuner

    Learn

    Data Acquisition

    Skills

    Coding

  • Motion Detector

    Learn

    Light sensor

    Skills

    Sensitivity

  • Plant Moisture Sensor

    Learn

    Sensor Design

    Skills

    Physical Interfacing

  • Lie Detector

    Learn

    Sensor Fusion

    Skills

    Determining Metrics

  • Five Note Piano

    Learn

    Making Sound

    Skills

    Inputs and Outputs

What’s in Your nLab Kit?

nLab

The nLab Chip is your compact powerhouse. It energizes your circuits, creates electrical signals, and measures circuit behavior.

nLab App

The nLab App is the software that brings your projects to life. Monitor signals, control your circuits, and troubleshoot your creations with this user-friendly interface.

nLab Channel

Master your nLab with our comprehensive learning program. From setup to advanced projects, nLab Academy guides you through real-world EE applications.

nLab Kit

Your nLab includes everything you need to start building circuits right away including, wires, wire strippers and essential electronic parts like; resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and more.

2011

It started with a spark…

In 2011, Nick and Dave created nScope, an early version of nLab, at Northwestern. A wildly successful Kickstarter in 2015 revealed a pressing need for accessible electronics education.

2024

Now, the circuit is complete...

nLab emerges as a powerful, compact tool bringing the electronics lab to your desk, empowering everyone to explore and innovate in the world of electrical engineering.

Latest Buzz for nLab

  • Venture Cat 2024 Social Impact Semifinalist

    nLab proudly announces its achievement as a semifinalist in Northwestern University's prestigious VentureCat competition, under the Social Impact category. This milestone highlights nLab's commitment to democratizing electronics education and empowering future innovators.

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  • Revolutionizing Electronics Education with Affordable Tools

    Discover how Northwestern University professor Nick Marchuk and co-creator David Meyer developed the nScope, a budget-friendly, bread-boardable USB oscilloscope, power supply, and function generator. Learn about their journey to provide accessible electronics education tools for students, from initial challenges to successful Kickstarter launch.

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  • What's the NScope and why do all these hobbyists want to buy one?

    Northwestern University electronics instructors Nick Marchuk and David Meyer have spent the past few summers refining their design for a miniature electronics-testing tool called the NScope and building enough of the devices each year for 200 students to use in class.

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