This design research paper explores the influence of using an AI tool during electronic prototyping, specifically for industrial design students. Prototyping with simple electronic components is a valuable tool for designers, however, the majority of surveyed students at the Eindhoven University of Technology indicated this as an area that they felt they needed help with. To study how AI can be integrated in aiding students with electronic prototyping, the research team developed a web-based interface called Circuit Tutor that involved interactive elements and a modified version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4. User testing found that Circuit Tutor had a positive impact on the overall experience by providing a more organized approach to prototyping, ultimately saving time.