Browser-based hardware labs for CE students—no kits, instant real-world sims.
University Computer Engineering curricula deliver abstract, disconnected courses lacking practical real-world context, frustrating students expecting hands-on learning like their prior industry-connected experiences.
VirtuaCircuit offers interactive simulators for circuits, micros, FPGA with uni course presets. Run experiments, debug, export results—all in-browser with step-by-step challenges. Perfect for hands-on practice without lab access or costs.
19-20 year-old computer engineering students in state universities with prior hands-on work experience in programming or hardware (e.g., from Brazil)
Pre-loaded labs matching Brazilian state uni syllabi, with collaborative multiplayer mode for group work.
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Drag-drop breadboard with real components.
Embedded C/Verilog IDE with live hardware link.
Guided experiments with checkpoints.
PDF/screenshots of sim results.
Share sim sessions real-time.
Oscilloscope/logic analyzer.
User-defined parts.
Hint suggestions on errors.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| uni | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| course | text | No |
| sim_config | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| lab_id | uuid | No |
| state | text | Yes |
| is_shared | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/labsList labs by course
/api/sessionsCreate new session
/api/sessions/:id/stateSave session state
/api/sessions/:id/shareGenerate share link
/api/reports/:sessionIdGenerate export
No multiplayer
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 250 | 2.5% | $219 | $2,628 |
| Month 6 | 1,500 | 4.5% | $2,363 | $28,350 |
Sim circuits, code micros, collab live—matched to your CE syllabus.
Demo in Brazilian EE/CE Facebook groups; free access to 100 via uni email lists; partner with 1 prof for class trial.
Easy sims
Basic, no courses
Advanced CE + collab
Fast circuits
No code/hardware integration
Full CE stack
Lab presets data moat + shared session network.
Lab shortages in state unis + WebGPU for better sims.
Sim performance
Start 2D, add WebGL
Free sim competition
Course collab focus
Success: 90% prefer over paper
Success: 50 DAU
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