Electronics engineering, embedded systems and prototyping in Kenya
ProtoPulse Technologies builds IoT devices and custom prototypes, sells Arduino, ESP32 and electronic components, trains engineers online, and develops software for Kenyan businesses and schools.
- 100+
- prototypes and installations delivered
- 50+
- engineering students trained
- 12
- module online academy
What ProtoPulse does
Components shop
Arduino, ESP32, MOSFETs, sensors, resistors and tools, available to order on WhatsApp.
Browse the shopProjects and builds
Student project ideas, delivered prototypes and custom builds with schematics and code.
See project ideasProtoPulse Academy
Learn electronics, Arduino programming, ESP32, soldering and phone repair online.
View the syllabusSoftware products
PayMe for small business sales and stock. TatuDesk for school management.
Explore PayMeArduino, ESP32 and component prices
Popular boards and parts for students and makers. Tap order and we reply on WhatsApp.
Arduino Uno R3 (ATmega328P)
The standard board for learning Arduino programming. ATmega328P, 14 digital pins, 6 analog inputs, USB cable included. Works with every beginner tutorial and most school projects.
KES 1,500
ESP32 DevKit V1 (WiFi + Bluetooth)
Dual-core ESP32 with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. The go-to board for IoT projects, web dashboards and wireless sensor nodes.
KES 1,300
ESP8266 NodeMCU V3
Low-cost WiFi microcontroller. Great for simple IoT projects, RFID attendance systems and home automation.
KES 850
Arduino Nano (CH340)
Small Arduino board that fits on a breadboard. Same ATmega328P as the Uno, good for compact builds.
KES 950
PayMe: POS and business management
Record sales, track stock, manage credit and hire purchase, log expenses and download verified statements. Built for Kenyan small businesses.
TatuDesk: school management system
One platform for admissions, academics, exams, attendance, fees and communication, designed for Kenyan secondary schools.
Electronics project ideas for students
All project ideasIntermediate (delivered by ProtoPulse)
IoT RFID Attendance System (ESP8266)
A complete attendance system on a single ESP8266: scan a card, see it on a live dashboard. No external server needed.
Intermediate (delivered by ProtoPulse)
Automatic Water Level Controller & Pump Protection
Senses tank levels, switches the pump on and off, and protects it from dry running and overflow.
Advanced (delivered by ProtoPulse)
Solar Charge Controller & Battery Monitor
A charge controller project with voltage and current monitoring for small solar and backup systems.
Guides for students and makers
- Soldering Techniques for Beginners: How to Solder ProperlyLearn the soldering techniques that give clean, reliable joints: temperature, tinning, through-hole and SMD soldering, and how to fix cold joints and bridges.
- How to Write a Good Electronics Project: From Idea to Final ReportA step-by-step guide to planning, building and documenting an electronics or Arduino final year project, with the report structure examiners expect.
- What Is Prototyping? From Breadboard to Finished PCBUnderstand the stages of electronics prototyping: breadboard, perfboard, custom PCB and enclosure, and when to move from one to the next.
- Arduino vs ESP32: Which Should You Use for Your Project?Compare Arduino Uno, ESP32 and ESP8266: speed, memory, WiFi, voltage levels and which board suits beginners, IoT and final year projects.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Arduino and ESP32 boards in Kenya?
ProtoPulse Technologies sells Arduino Uno, Nano and Mega boards, ESP32 and ESP8266 modules, MOSFETs, sensors and other components. Prices are on each product page and you can order through WhatsApp.
Do you build final year projects for students?
ProtoPulse guides students from idea to working prototype, and has delivered over 100 prototypes and installations. Message us on WhatsApp with your project idea.
Can I learn Arduino programming and ESP32 online?
Yes. ProtoPulse Technologies Academy is a 12-module online course that starts from zero and covers Arduino, ESP32, PCB design and electronics repair.
What are PayMe and TatuDesk?
PayMe is a point of sale and business management app for Kenyan small businesses. TatuDesk is a school management system for Kenyan schools. Both are built by ProtoPulse Technologies.
Need a project built, a component sourced or a place in the Academy?
Tell us what you are building, or schedule a technical call on 0746 478 955 if you have an issue.