nandScape is a sandbox-style digital logic simulator for exploring how computation emerges from basic logic gates.
It offers an intuitive grid-based environment where circuits can be drawn like pixel art and simulated in real time.
From a single NAND gate to a complete processor, nandScape provides a space to design, test, and understand digital logic systems interactively.
nandScape is built as an open-ended creative environment rather than a conventional circuit design tool.
It allows instant experimentation through a zero-tick simulation model, where every change is reflected immediately.
Users can construct and observe digital systems dynamically, gaining insight into how simple logical relationships can scale into complex computational behavior.
- Zero-tick simulation with immediate signal propagation
- Grid-based circuit construction inspired by pixel art design
- Component-based system including inputs, wires, logic gates, and clocks
- Circular dependency detection to identify and highlight feedback loops
- Project-based save system, with multiple save slots within each project for modular circuit development
- For example, an ALU can be built in slot 0, a 1-bit adder in slot 1, and an 8-bit adder in slot 2
An 8-bit up counter constructed from eight JK master–slave flip-flops, with outputs driving seven-segment displays.
The latest playable build of nandScape is available in Releases
- Download the latest
.7zbuild for your platform. - Extract and run it, no installation required.
If you’d like to explore or modify the project in Unity, you can clone it from source.
git clone https://github.com/hanimuhamed/nandScape.git- Launch Unity 6000.1.13f1 (tested and verified version).
- Choose Open Project and select the cloned
nandScapefolder.
Note: The project is designed for Unity 6 (2025).
Newer Unity 6.x releases should remain compatible, though reimports may be required.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the same open terms.
Any derivative work must also remain open source under GPL-3.0.
For details, see the LICENSE file.
- Circular dependency detection can occasionally trigger false positives
- If this occurs, recompile the project
- Genuine feedback loops must be manually resolved
Hani Muhamed
Created as an experimental logic sandbox, a digital playground for exploring how computation emerges from fundamental logic.
Contributions, forks, and feedback are welcome.