Augmented reality based breadboard circuit building guide application

Abstract

Building circuits on breadboards is an activity which requires a lot of attention and thinking. If there is a way to guide this process by using modern technologies, the learning process can be made more effective and interactive. This study proposes a solution that provides students with an augmented reality visualization of the expected circuit on a breadboard before they actually make the circuit. The proposed system can be divided into four main modules based on their functionality (a) extracting possible information from the electronic components, (b) scanning circuit diagrams for identifying circuit symbols and their connectivity, (c) finding the appropriate arrangement of the electronic components on the breadboard and (d) using augmented reality to visualize the circuit on a breadboard. This solution provides an innovative approach to facilitate the learning process of students by making electronic circuit building interesting and interactive.