Describe your hardware project and get production-ready firmware, comprehensive documentation, bill of materials, and deploy instructions — all generated by AI that understands embedded systems.
From Arduino sketches to industrial PLC replacements. Each category has a specialized AI pipeline tuned with domain-specific knowledge for that hardware ecosystem.
Arduino, ESP32, STM32, ATmega
RP2040, ESP32 with Python
Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, BeagleBone
ROS2, Servo, Kinematics
PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight
CAN bus, OBD-II, J1939
BLDC, FOC, Stepper, Servo
GRBL, Marlin, Klipper
Verilog, VHDL, Yosys, Lattice
BLE, Sensors, Low-power
I2S, Effects, Synth, DAC
Modbus, PLC, RS-485, 4-20mA
Five simple steps from idea to production-ready hardware project. No boilerplate, no guesswork.
Pick from 12 hardware categories — microcontrollers, robotics, drones, industrial, and more.
Select from 60+ supported development boards with full pinout and spec data.
Map pins, sensors, actuators, and communication buses with a visual configurator.
Tell us what your project should do in plain English — our AI understands hardware.
Get production-ready firmware, docs, BOM, and deploy instructions in seconds.
Every generation produces four complete artifacts — ready to use, share, or deploy.
Complete, compilable source code tailored to your board and peripherals. Includes initialization, main loop, interrupt handlers, and driver code.
Architecture overview, pin mapping tables, wiring diagrams in text, configuration reference, and API docs — all in Markdown.
CSV-formatted parts list with component names, quantities, specifications, and supplier links. Ready to import into procurement tools.
Step-by-step build, flash, and deploy guides specific to your toolchain. Includes IDE setup, CLI commands, and troubleshooting tips.
#include <WiFi.h>
#include <PubSubClient.h>
#include "config.h"
// Pin definitions — auto-configured for ESP32-DevKitC
#define MOISTURE_PIN 34 // ADC1_CH6
#define PUMP_RELAY_PIN 25 // GPIO25
#define LED_STATUS_PIN 2 // Built-in LED
WiFiClient wifiClient;
PubSubClient mqtt(wifiClient);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(PUMP_RELAY_PIN, OUTPUT);
pinMode(LED_STATUS_PIN, OUTPUT);
WiFi.begin(WIFI_SSID, WIFI_PASS);
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
delay(500);
digitalWrite(LED_STATUS_PIN, !digitalRead(LED_STATUS_PIN));
}
mqtt.setServer(MQTT_BROKER, MQTT_PORT);
mqtt.connect(DEVICE_ID);
Serial.println("[ TheShipboard ] Firmware ready.");
}
void loop() {
int moisture = analogRead(MOISTURE_PIN);
float percent = map(moisture, 4095, 0, 0, 100);
mqtt.publish("garden/moisture", String(percent).c_str());
if (percent < THRESHOLD_DRY) {
digitalWrite(PUMP_RELAY_PIN, HIGH);
mqtt.publish("garden/pump", "ON");
} else {
digitalWrite(PUMP_RELAY_PIN, LOW);
}
delay(READ_INTERVAL_MS);
}Example output — generated firmware for an ESP32 soil moisture monitoring system
Whether you're a weekend tinkerer or a professional engineer, TheShipboard accelerates your workflow.
Skip the boilerplate. Go from idea to working firmware in minutes instead of days. Focus on the creative part of your project.
Learn embedded systems with real, working code examples. Great for coursework, labs, and capstone projects across multiple platforms.
Rapid prototyping for client projects. Generate baseline firmware and docs, then customize. Cut proof-of-concept time by 10x.
Validate hardware product ideas fast. Get a working prototype with professional docs and BOM before committing to full development.
More than a code generator — a complete hardware development companion.
Watch your firmware generate in real-time with live SSE progress updates.
Every generation is saved. Compare versions and roll back anytime.
Download everything as a ZIP — firmware, docs, BOM, and deploy configs.
JWT authentication, encrypted storage, and isolated project workspaces.
Wi-Fi, BLE, MQTT, and HTTP client code generated for connected devices.
Each category uses a specialized AI pipeline tuned for that hardware domain.