This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Denny Malkin
Getting started with hardware projects is exciting — but it can also be overwhelming. If you’ve ever tried to wire up a microcontroller like the Raspberry Pi Pico W, you know the drill:
- Hours searching for the right wiring diagram
- Copy-pasting example code from forums
- Struggling with toolchains and obscure errors
- Wondering if the magic smoke is about to escape your circuit
I’ve been there too. That’s why I built Embedible: an AI hardware copilot that makes prototyping microcontrollers as easy as describing what you want to build.
What is Embedible?
Embedible is an AI-powered assistant for hardware prototyping. Instead of manually looking up datasheets or setting up toolchains, you simply tell Embedible what you want to create, and it generates:
A circuit diagram (AI circuit generator)
Ready-to-run MicroPython code for your device
Step-by-step setup guidance
It’s like having a hardware Copilot for microcontrollers — turning ideas into prototypes in seconds.
Example: Read Joystick Coordinates with Raspberry Pi Pico W 
Let’s say you want to connect a joystick to your Raspberry Pi Pico W and read its X and Y positions.
With Embedible, you just type:
Read from the joystick module. It has the following pins: GND, +5V, VRx, VRy, and SW.
And instantly get:
- A wiring diagram showing how to connect the joystick to GPIO pins
- MicroPython code that prints real-time joystick positions
- Simple instructions so you can run it on your Raspberry Pi Pico W in minutes
This is perfect for building DIY game controllers, robotics projects, or interactive hardware without digging through countless forum posts.
Watch the video to see it in action:
Why It’s Useful
- Beginners: No need to memorize pinouts or code syntax—just build.
- Experienced devs: Rapid prototyping for hardware projects in seconds.
- Educators: Use visual, interactive hardware like joysticks to engage students without setup hassles.
Try Embedible 
You can try Embedible today at embedible.io
Type in what you want to build, and your AI hardware copilot will generate the wiring, MicroPython code, and setup steps for you.
Stop debugging, start vibecoding. Build your first Raspberry Pi Pico project in seconds.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Denny Malkin