MicroLab Builders

Design and Build Your Own Hardware Projects with Microcomputers

Ages 8–17 | Hands-On Hardware

Welcome to MicroLab Builders

MicroLab Builders is a hands-on hardware course where students design and build their own microcomputer projects. From Arduino and Raspberry Pi to custom electronics, students create real devices that solve problems, measure data, or perform cool functions.

Build Real Devices

Create functioning microcomputer projects. Build sensors, robots, IoT devices, and more.

Choose Your Path

Start with provided equipment or bring your own. Learn what you're interested in.

Complete Your Projects

Finish every project with provided equipment. Learn the full process from concept to completion.

Getting Started with Arduino

Arduino is the perfect entry point to microcontrollers. Learn to program Arduino boards and control LEDs, motors, sensors, and more.

Arduino Hardware

Understand Arduino boards, components, and the ecosystem. Explore different Arduino variants for different projects.

Programming Arduino

Write code to control physical devices. Learn the Arduino IDE and basic programming concepts.

Simple Project Start

Build beginner projects: blinking LEDs, button-controlled systems, and simple sensors.

Advanced Projects with Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi is a full-featured computer. Run operating systems, create servers, build media centers, or run AI projects on a tiny $35 device.

Setup & Operating Systems

Install Raspberry Pi OS or other operating systems. Configure networking, security, and software.

Python Programming

Use Python to control Raspberry Pi hardware. Build more complex applications and automation.

Advanced Applications

Create home automation systems, media servers, web servers, or AI projects with machine learning.

Understanding Electronics & Circuits

Learn the fundamentals of electronics. Understand voltage, current, resistors, capacitors, and how to design circuits safely.

Electricity Basics

Understand voltage, current, and resistance. Learn Ohm's law and power calculations.

Components & Tools

Identify resistors, capacitors, transistors, and other components. Learn to use multimeters and tools.

Circuit Design

Design circuits using breadboards. Prototype projects before building permanent versions.

Inspiring Project Ideas

Students explore project ideas that interest them. Whether robotics, sensors, home automation, or creative builds, we help bring ideas to life.

Robotics & Automation

Build robots that sense their environment. Create automated systems that perform tasks.

Sensors & Data

Measure temperature, humidity, light, and more. Build data logging and monitoring systems.

Creative Hardware

Music makers, LED art installations, game controllers, or any hardware project your imagination creates.

Equipment & Resources

We provide all equipment during the 12-week program so you can focus on learning. All Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, sensors, and components are included at no cost.

Borrow Equipment

Use our Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, sensors, and components for free during the program. Return them after.

Learn What You Built

Understand every component in your project. We teach you about the hardware, how it works, and why it matters.

Bring Your Own

Have your own equipment? Bring it! We'll help you integrate it with our curriculum and projects.

Start Building Your Hardware Dreams

Turn your ideas into real devices. Join MicroLab Builders today and create something amazing.

Get Started