Platform Changelog
See what's new, improved, and fixed across IoTSimulator.
v2.2.0
October 26, 2026Real-World Objects & Realistic Simulation
- Added real-world objects you can drag and interact with: test weights, vehicles, human hands, fire, ice, and sound speakers.
- Sensors now react naturally to their surroundings: move fire close to a temperature sensor or make sound near a sound sensor instead of using artificial sliders.
- Automatic magnetic snap: test weights snap directly onto digital scales, and fingertips align onto heart rate sensors.
- Adjustable fire & sound levels: control flame intensity and speaker volume with real-time visual feedback across the canvas.
Canvas & Labeling Improvements
- Click to place text labels anywhere on the canvas with an easy point-and-click cursor.
- Freely resize text width by dragging horizontal borders, change font sizes, and pick custom colors with one click.
- Pinned Components Bar: Pin your most-used parts (like LEDs and resistors) to the top bar for quick access anytime.
- Smooth drag-and-drop: drag any component straight from the sidebar onto your circuit canvas.
Cleaner Component Catalog & Organization
- All components are now organized into 7 simple, easy-to-understand categories: Microcontrollers, Sensors, Input Devices, Displays, Actuators, Physical Objects, and Basic Parts.
- Homepage component showcase now scrolls horizontally in a clean, modern card carousel.
- New /components-categories page: search, browse, and explore every component alongside matching example projects.
- Refined wording across the entire app for a cleaner, friendlier learning experience.
v2.1.0
October 2, 2026Raspberry Pi Pico & Pico W Support
- Added Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W boards with dual-core RP2040 chip simulation.
- Full 40-pin support with accurate pinout, 3.3V logic, and glowing built-in LED (GP25).
- High-definition realistic board artwork matching physical hardware.
- Starter projects and guide for multi-core coding with setup1() and loop1().
Menu & Navigation Upgrades
- Updated header mega menus with real photos and previews for all components and boards.
- Responsive mobile-friendly workspace with smooth switching between Code and Canvas.
v2.0.0
September 8, 2026AI Circuit Assistant & Code Helper
- Added AI Assistant: Type what you want to build and get ready-to-run circuit wiring and code.
- Press Ctrl + K anywhere on the screen to quickly ask the AI for help.
- One-click code fixer: If your code has compiler errors, the AI explains the problem and fixes it for you.
- Duplicate name check: Warns you if you try to save a project with a name that already exists.
Easier Navigation & Project Folders
- Cleaned up menus so you can find your saved projects at /project and account settings at /profile.
- Choose which folder to save a project into when making a copy.
- Added quick starter project previews in the top navigation bar.
v1.3.0
May 1, 2026Wiring & Simulator Improvements
- Neater wires that bend at 90-degree angles automatically.
- Wires no longer overlap each other, making circuits much easier to read.
- Aligned board pins so wires come out straight and neat.
General Improvements
- Faster search and filters to find example projects easily.
- Improved page loading speed and search engine visibility.
- Updated text and fonts across the entire website for easier reading.
- Clearer explanations in Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
v1.2.1
April 29, 2026Board & Pin Updates
- Added full support for the modern ESP32-C3 board.
- Clearer pin names like D13 for digital pins and A0 for analog pins.
- Numbered ground pins (GND.1, GND.2) so wiring is always clear.
Wire Tools
- Each pin connects cleanly with realistic hardware behavior.
- Smoother wire drag-and-drop and cleaner wire lines.
v1.2.0
April 24, 2026Layout Updates
- Organized the site into clear sections: Simulators, Projects, and Components.
- Made button names, menus, and labels simple and easy to understand.