Hi all,

I’m on the hunt for remote hardware/embedded CTFs that go beyond the usual firmware analysis. I’d like something that gives a true hands-on feeling of working with a physical device, but entirely via browser — so no need to buy real instruments.

Some platforms I’ve found are close, but not exactly what I want:

• eCTF – free and can be done remotely with instruments shipped to you. Nice, but I’m looking for a fully virtual experience.

• Riscure Hack Me (RHME 2016 & 2017) – 2016 is Arduino-based; 2017 requires shipped hardware. Both are great for embedded CTFs, but not remote/visual enough.

• HHV (Hardware Hacking Village) challenges – some were remote (e.g., HackFest 28, 29, 32, 2020). They provide firmware, logic analyzer captures, and circuit info. Tons of old resources here: DCHHV GitHub. Useful, but mostly files — not a visual interactive PCB experience.

• Microcorruption – has a disassembly view, live memory, registers, and I/O console. Super cool for firmware debugging, but no graphical PCB or visual hardware tools.

What I really want is a platform where I can:

• Inspect an interactive, zoomable PCB image (chips, pads, connectors).

• Open a UART-style serial console connected to the board.

• Dump/read firmware remotely (SPI/NOR/etc.) or access memory.

• Use a debugger view (registers, memory, disassembly).

• Interact with simulated hardware tools (multimeter, logic analyzer, CH341A, etc.) visually.

Basically, a virtual lab where I can explore a PCB like I would in real life, but fully remote.

Does anyone know a service/platform that offers this type of experience? If not, I’m considering developing one — it could be a game-changer for people wanting to get into hardware hacking without buying real test equipment.