Vibe-code hardware: from prompt to PCB.
by Rakuni · 31 Oct 2026 · Black Friday AI Hackathon
The problem
Hardware bugs live between disciplines: add a sensor and the board, firmware, parts and case all have to change together.
How it works
Agents and builders share one design contract; a change wakes only the parts it touches, until everything agrees again.
What you get
A routed KiCad board, a 3D-printable case, firmware booted in an emulator and a fab-ready package.
These work at the same time. The last one waits for what they find.
Architect
Owns the outline, connectors and power rails.
Parts
Picks in-stock components.
Firmware
Writes code for the real pin map.
Builders and checks
Rebuild board, case and firmware in parallel, then check they agree.