Improvised Electronics is the leading provider of EOD electronics training, IED training aids, and battlefield effects simulation systems. Founded in 2009 by Jeff Jennings — a seasoned electronics instructor with experience from the Advanced IED Defeat course at Eglin AFB — we specialize in providing top-tier training equipment and courses tailored to the unique needs of EOD professionals, military units, and law enforcement bomb squads worldwide.

What We Do

We design, engineer, and manufacture professional-grade training equipment at our San Diego facility. Our product line includes:

• IED Circuit Boards — 20+ custom PCB designs replicating real-world threat electronics
• IED Training Aids — Command wire, RC-IEDs, pressure plates, time delays, and victim-operated devices
• Battlefield Effects Simulators — MK-17X blast simulator, BOOMBOX, and AK-47/.50 Cal weapons simulators
• EOD Tool Kits & Electronics — Professional equipment for wire diagnostics, alarm theory, and IED defeat

Blast Simulation & Live Training Systems

Dissatisfied with existing simulation systems, Jeff engineered the MK-17X propane/oxygen blast simulator — a durable, reliable system that integrates seamlessly with our IED training aids via LoRa 900 MHz mesh networking. Our lightweight range instrumentation platform provides operators flexible control and objective after-action reviews at a fraction of the cost of larger systems.

IED Electronics Training Courses

We provide comprehensive training programs for bomb technicians and EOD professionals:

• EOD Electronics Courses — 5-day and 10-day programs available onsite or online
• EOD Maker Platform — Digital resource hub with IED circuit library and training materials
• Arduino & Microcontroller Training — Specialized courses for understanding modern threat electronics
• Online EOD Training — Self-paced courses accessible anywhere

Company History

In 2009, Jeff Jennings founded Improvised Electronics from his garage to support the C-IED training needs of the EOD community. Building on his experience at the electronics shop and training center of the Advanced IED School at Eglin AFB, Jeff designed and engineered custom training aids to meet the advanced and highly specified needs of his clients and developed robust training courses to share his unique set of skills with the next generation of C-IED trainers.

Dissatisfied with the value proposition of blast and automatic weapons simulation systems, Jeff turned his attention to engineering the best propane/oxygen simulators to integrate with his training aid systems. The result is a durable, reliable, and easy-to-use system that exceeds the performance of anything else available, and provides a clear value-add to any range.

Our Facility & Capabilities

Our San Diego facility supports the fabrication and assembly of our product line, R&D and prototyping operations, and custom engineering and fabrication for a portfolio of defense sector clients. We are energized to seek creative and collaborative solutions to the problems facing our armed forces and the defense industry.

Work With Us

Whether you need IED training aids, blast simulators, EOD electronics courses, or custom engineering solutions, we’re here to support your mission. Contact us to discuss your training requirements.