Model and simulate your circuit projects
You may have considered creating a project using either the Arduino controller range of boards or any of its compatible systems. If you have, but were put off by having to buy new hardware just to try it out, then why not simulate your idea before splashing out the cash? All the software you need is on Linux and you can see what the different boards are capable of beforehand.
In this tutorial we’re going to learn what you can do with virtual boards and the right software. You can create all the components and connect them to your board, program the controller and see how it handles it. You have several CLI options including simavr, simulavr and a few others, too.
There are many different packages available for designing the circuit. The main software for writing the sketches (what the code is referred to as) is the Arduino IDE. A graphical front-end is Simulide, which also can simulate ordinary circuits. Adding components is straightforward. You can measure voltages and display waves on an oscilloscope in the application.
We’ll be looking at how to set up the software in this tutorial, step by step. To choose the correct board you’ll need to have a vision for what your project needs to do. You’ll use an Arduino type board for your projects, and there are many copies available. The Arduino platform is open source.
