The Pocket-Sized Electronics Lab 

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

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Real World Projects

Portable, Work From Wherever

Hands-On Building

Fun Makes Learning Easy

Self-Paced Learning

40+ Hours of YouTube Content

Low-Cost Engineering Exploration

Flexible Curriculum

More Building, Less Theory

BUILD

LEARN

Kit 1

  • Basic Circuit Elements: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and voltage/current sources.

  • Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Nodal and Mesh Analysis, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits.

  • Operational Amplifiers (Op-amps)

  • Transient and Steady-State Analysis

  • AC Circuit Analysis

  • Power in AC Circuits

  • Frequency Response

  • Digital Circuits Basics

BUILD

LEARN

Kit 2

  • Basic Circuit Elements: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and voltage/current sources.

  • Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Nodal and Mesh Analysis, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits.

  • Operational Amplifiers (Op-amps)

  • Transient and Steady-State Analysis

  • AC Circuit Analysis

  • Power in AC Circuits

  • Frequency Response

  • Digital Circuits Basics

BUILD

LEARN

Kit 3

  • Basic Circuit Elements: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and voltage/current sources.

  • Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Nodal and Mesh Analysis, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits.

  • Operational Amplifiers (Op-amps)

  • Transient and Steady-State Analysis

  • AC Circuit Analysis

  • Power in AC Circuits

  • Frequency Response

  • Digital Circuits Basics

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 Academy

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

Kit Materials

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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