Getting hands-on with LEDs and logic to make science tangible in the classroom
Getting hands-on with LEDs and logic to make science tangible in the classroom
Getting hands-on with LEDs and logic to make science tangible in the classroom
February 19, 2026
Summary
Eindhoven University of Technology researcher Elles Raaijmakers is developing I.C. Tycoon, an educational game that helps students and the public understand chip design through realistic, hands-on challenges. Built around open-source chip designs, the game lets players act as chip designers and manufacturers while responding to changing client needs. Earlier outreach efforts using real components proved too complex and even destructive, prompting TU/e to distribute Snap Circuits kits to libraries and schools across the Netherlands. The kits have drawn enthusiastic responses, while I.C. Tycoon is scheduled for high school testing in April 2026 before a planned public summer release later on.
Reference
Eindhoven University of Technology. (2026, February 19). Getting hands-on with LEDs and logic to make science tangible in the classroom. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-logic-science-tangible-classroom.html