Introduction
to Proteus
● Getting Started with Proteus
Overview ● Building Simple Circuits
● Running Simulations
Getting Started with Proteus
Definition:
● Proteus is a software used for electronic circuit
What is Proteus? design and simulation.
Features:
● Design circuits, simulate components, and
visualize projects.
Benefits:
● Easy to use, powerful simulation, and supports
microcontrollers.
Main Components:
● Toolbar
Overview of the ● Workspace
User Interface ● Component Library
● Simulation Controls
Visuals:
● Annotated screenshot of the Proteus
interface
Toolbar Functions:
● Selecting, moving, and connecting
Basic Navigation components.
● Zooming in and out.
Workspace Layout:
● Grid setup for precise component
placement.
Building Simple Circuits
Steps:
● Click on "New Project".
Creating a New ● Name your project and choose a save location.
● Set up the project settings and click "Finish".
Project Visuals:
● Step-by-step screenshots
Instructions:
● Open the Component Library.
Adding ● Search for components (e.g., resistor, LED).
● Place components on the workspace.
Components from Visuals:
the Library ● Screenshot of the Component Library
●
Instructions:
● Select the wire tool.
Connecting ● Click on component pins to connect them.
Components with Visuals:
● Screenshot of connected components
Wires
Running Simulations
Instructions:
● Click on the "Play" button to start the simulation.
Observing Circuit ● Observe the circuit behavior.
Behavior Visuals:
● Screenshot of the simulation in action
Fun Activity: Creating a
Simple LED Circuit Steps:
● Place components on the
workspace.
● Connect them using wires.
Objective:
● Run the simulation.
● Create and simulate a basic LED circuit.
Materials:
● Resistor, LED, power source.
Fun Activity: Creating a
Simple Series Circuit Steps:
● Place components in a series
configuration.
● Connect them using wires.
Objective:
● Run the simulation.
● Create and simulate a series circuit with multiple LEDs.
Materials:
● Resistor, LED, power source.
Fun Activity: Creating a
Simple Parallel Circuit Steps:
● Place components in a
Parallel configuration.
● Connect them using wires.
Objective:
● Run the simulation.
● Create and simulate a Parallel circuit with multiple LEDs.
Materials:
● Resistor, LED, power source.
Common Issues:
● Loose connections, incorrect component values.
Basic Troubleshooting Tips:
Troubleshooting ● Check all connections, verify component values, use the
simulation to identify issues.
Objective:
● Expand the circuit by adding switches and more LEDs.
Adding More Materials:
Components ● Switches, additional LEDs, resistors.
Steps:
● Place and connect additional components.
● Run the simulation.
Instructions:
● Save your project regularly.
Saving and ● Export your project as a PDF or image for documentation.
Exporting Projects Visuals:
● Step-by-step screenshots
Objective:
● Create and simulate an advanced LED circuit with multiple
Practical Activity: switches and LEDs.
Advanced LED Materials:
● Switches, LEDs, resistors, power source.
Circuit Steps:
● Design the circuit, place and connect components, run the
simulation.
Visuals:
● Step-by-step guide with pictures
Summary:
● Today we learned the basics of Proteus, created simple and
Review and Recap advanced circuits, and ran simulations.
Student Assessment
Rubric
Scale:
● 1 = Needs Improvement
Criteria: ● 2 = Basic Understanding
● Understanding of Proteus Basics: 1 2 3 4 5 ● 3 = Proficient
● Ability to Create and Save a New Project: 1 2 3 4 5 ● 4 = Advanced Understanding
● Skill in Building Simple Circuits: 1 2 3 4 5 ● 5 = Excellent
● Proficiency in Running and Observing Simulations: 1 2
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● Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: 1 2 3 4 5
