The CLI for electronic enthusiasts. Try it here
The Vision
Electronics is intimidating. Resistors, capacitors, LEDs — every component has specs, calculations, and quirks. You need to look up datasheets, remember formulas, and hope you got the math right.
What if you had an AI companion that could answer any electronics question instantly?
What I Built
Clitronic is an AI-powered hardware assistant:
- Ask about any component (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors)
- Get instant calculations (Ohm's law, LED resistor values, capacitor discharge)
- Understand datasheets and specs
- Learn best practices and common pitfalls
- Available as a CLI tool and web interface
Stack: TypeScript, OpenAI API, Next.js
Key Learnings
1. Hardware knowledge is fragmented
Electronics resources are scattered across datasheets, forums, and tutorials. Having a single conversational interface that knows it all saves hours of searching.
2. Context matters more than formulas
Anyone can calculate resistance. The real value is knowing why you need a pull-up resistor, or when to use a flyback diode. AI excels at contextual explanations.
3. CLI + Web is powerful
Some users want quick terminal answers while coding. Others prefer a visual interface with diagrams. Supporting both makes the tool more accessible.
4. Learning by building
This project started as a way to learn electronics. Building a teacher is the best way to become a student.
Agent Quick Start
# Clitronic
AI companion for electronics and hardware projects.
## Features
- Component knowledge (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, etc.)
- Circuit calculations (Ohm's law, power, capacitance)
- Datasheet interpretation
- Best practices and troubleshooting
- CLI and web interface
## Stack
TypeScript, OpenAI API, Next.js
## API Requirements
- OpenAI API key
## Live Demo
https://clitronic.vercel.app/
## Links
- Repo: https://github.com/sergiopesch/clitronic