About MakerBuddy

We want every student to have the chance to explore technology in a practical way and experience it as something they can understand, build and improve—not simply consume.

• Access: Provide affordable, dependable learning tools and open technical resources to more learners.
• Practical learning: Connect ideas from science and computing to observable, working systems.
• Early innovation: Introduce young learners to programming and electronics before grade 10.
• Open growth: Let learners, educators and makers inspect the implementation and take projects beyond the prepared experience.

We see MakerBuddy as a bridge between classrooms and creativity: a platform for schools, clubs and homes that helps young learners develop skills for the future.

MakerBuddy operates from 102 Q Block, Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. OR97 is the manufacturer of the MakerBuddy IoT Kit and the organization under which the MakerBuddy brand operates.

In 2017, Muhammad Afzal was teaching software development, freelancing and IoT part-time alongside his technology work. Many university students from software engineering, IT and computer science were interested in IoT but had little experience with electronics.

Loose wiring, unsuitable power connections and incorrect sensor readings repeatedly interrupted the learning. Small setup mistakes could damage components or leave students unsure whether the problem was in their code, circuit or power supply.

That experience led to a connector-based hardware system that made common sensor and actuator connections faster and more consistent. A web app then gave learners a direct way to see sensor data and control devices. The rule engine added a visual bridge between observing hardware and expressing automation logic.

MakerBuddy grew from that sequence of problems: reduce avoidable friction, preserve the important concepts and help learners reach the moment when their own idea starts working. Over time, it became a broader learning platform for schools, teachers and parents who want students to understand how technology works, not just how to use it.

MakerBuddy publishes hardware, firmware and software resources through its GitHub organization. Open resources make it possible for educators to inspect what they teach, developers to extend the platform and regional partners to explore responsible local production.