circuit-forge@africa:~$ ./build --target=africa
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Circuit Forge Technologies

Building Africa's Hardware Future

Custom Electronics  ·  Circuit Boards  ·  Built-in Computers  ·  Smart Devices

We design, build, and make smart hardware that solves real-world problems — from first idea to finished product, right here in Africa.

From Idea to Finished Product
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Our Services

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Circuit Board Design

We design the circuit boards that go inside your products — for consumer electronics, factories, smart agriculture, and security systems.

Circuit Plan Board Layout Factory Files Parts List Easy Manufacturing
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Built-in Computers

We program the small computers inside devices — ESP32, STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PIC, and ARM. Written in C, C++, Python, and MicroPython.

ESP32 STM32 Arduino RPi ARM
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Smart Device Solutions

We build connected devices end to end — smart homes, environment monitoring, asset tracking, energy monitoring, and factory sensors.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth LoRa MQTT Zigbee

Hardware Test Versions

Fast samples from breadboard to working test versions. Case design, sensor hook-up, and wireless links.

Breadboard Test Board Case Design Hook-up
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Product Development

We take your product from idea to finished device — planning, circuit design, device software, testing, and factory support.

Concept Design Test Manufacture

Hardware Consulting

Expert advice on system design, choosing parts, checking drawings, and making products — for new and growing companies.

Blueprint Review Planning Finding Parts
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Tech Stack

Small Computers
ESP32 ESP8266 STM32 Arduino Raspberry Pi PIC ARM
Coding Languages
C C++ Python MicroPython Embedded Linux
Ways to Connect
Wi-Fi BLE LoRa Zigbee MQTT SPI I²C UART CAN RS-485
Design Tools
KiCad Altium Eagle FreeRTOS Zephyr PlatformIO
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CIRCUIT FORGE — TECHNOLOGY STACK │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ ┌──────┐ ┌──────┐ ┌──────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ │ │ │ ESP32 │ │STM32 │ │ARDNNO│ │ RPi │ │ PIC │ │ │ └──┬───┘ └──┬───┘ └──┬───┘ └───┬────┘ └───┬────┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └─────────┴─────────┴──────────┴───────────┘ │ │ │ │ ┌───────┴───────┐ │ │ │ SOFTWARE │ C · C++ · Python · µPy │ │ └───────┬───────┘ │ │ │ │ ┌────────────────────┼────────────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ ┌──┴───┐ ┌────┴────┐ ┌───┴────┐ │ │ │ HARD │ │ SMART DEVICES │ │ TEST │ │ │ │ WARE │ │ WIRELESS TALK │ │VERSION│ │ │ └──────┘ └─────────┘ └────────┘ │ │ │ │ Wi-Fi BLE LoRa Zigbee MQTT · SPI I²C UART CAN RS-485 │ │ KiCad Altium Eagle · FreeRTOS Zephyr PlatformIO │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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Products We Build

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Smart Security

  • Motion sensors
  • Access control
  • Smart alarms
  • Remote monitoring
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Environmental

  • Weather stations
  • Air quality monitors
  • Water quality systems
  • Agri monitoring
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Industrial Automation

  • Equipment monitoring
  • Data collection
  • Process control
  • Early breakdown warnings
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Smart Agriculture

  • Soil moisture
  • Irrigation control
  • Greenhouse automation
  • Environmental monitoring
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Educational

  • Testing boards
  • Robotics kits
  • STEM learning kits
  • Training equipment
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Custom Solutions

  • Custom-made hardware
  • Sensor systems
  • Wireless devices
  • Smart devices
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Livestock GPS Tracker

  • ESP32-C3 Mini — ultra-low-power RISC-V
  • NEO-6M GPS — 1 Hz position fix
  • SIM800L 2G GSM — prototype connectivity
  • CN3065 solar charge controller
  • Regulated 5V / 3.3V power rails
  • Bulk capacitors on both rails
  • Sub-collar anti-theft mesh (868 MHz)
  • Telemetry: Tracker → Cellular → API → Dashboard
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Our Process

01
Concept Design
What it must do
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Feasibility Check
Blueprint & planning
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Circuit Design
Circuit plan & test
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Circuit Board Development
Board layout & factory files
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Device Software
Code & fix bugs
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Testing the Prototype
Check & confirm
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Manufacturing
Production support
circuit-forge@africa:~$ ./start-product --name "MyDevice" --target africa
[INFO] Loading product blueprint...
[INFO] Concept phase: COMPLETE
[INFO] Feasibility check: COMPLETE
[INFO] Circuit design: IN PROGRESS
[INFO] Board layout: PENDING
[INFO] Device software: PENDING
[INFO] Testing: PENDING
[INFO] Manufacturing: PENDING
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Why Circuit Forge

Technical Excellence

Built on modern engineering principles and industry standards.

Rapid Development

Faster turnaround from idea to working test version.

Cost Effective

Affordable solutions tailored to African businesses.

Local Support

South African-based development and support services.

Designs That Can Grow

Products built to grow with your business and be easy to make.

Start to Finish

From first idea to final product — we handle it all.

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Innovation

We create solutions that solve real problems.

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Quality

Every design to professional standard.

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Reliability

Products built to perform consistently.

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Learning

Continuous improvement & advancement.

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Community

Supporting local innovation & entrepreneurship.

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Industries We Serve

Education Agriculture Manufacturing Security Telecom
Energy Mining Transportation Retail Smart Cities
circuit-forge@africa:~$ cat /etc/africa/markets.list
> education [ACTIVE] 12 projects delivered
> agriculture [ACTIVE] 8 projects delivered
> manufacturing [ACTIVE] 6 projects delivered
> security [ACTIVE] 9 projects delivered
> telecom [ACTIVE] 4 projects delivered
> energy [ACTIVE] 5 projects delivered
> all sectors [GROWING] 44+ projects total