The Engineering Projects

Hi readers! I hope you are doing great. Today, I am going to share the second version of the top embedded libraries designed for the proteus. Before this, we shared the first version of many libraries that engineering students are using in their projects. The interest of the students in these libraries has motivated us to design even better versions of them. These versions have a more realistic design and error-free working and are ideal for engineering students to use in their simulation in Proteus. 

If you don’t know how to download and use these libraries, then you must learn how to add a new library in Proteus . Moreover, if you are interested in learning the details of all the libraries, you must see the new proteus libraries for engineering students . The installation and application process of these libraries is simple, and we will share all the details through links in this article. So let's know about the first library. 

Arduino Libraries V2.0 for Proteus

Arduino is one of the most important microcontrollers that makes embedded systems more versatile and interesting. Installation of the Arduino board provides the facility to use these boards in multiple types of projects in proteus simulations. Here is the list of the Arduino libraries  V2.0.

• Arduino UNO Library for Proteus V2.0
• Arduino Nano Library for Proteus V2.0
• Arduino Pro Mini Library for Proteus V2.0
• Arduino Mini Library for Proteus V2.0
• Arduino Mega 1280 Library for Proteus V2.0
• Arduino Mega 2560 Library for Proteus V2.0

Download the zip file and follow the procedure mentioned in these articles to use Arduino in the simulations. 

Sensors Libraries V2.0 in Proteus 

Sensors are the most important components to make the embedded project versatile. Real-time sensors are used to detect changes in the environment and provide the output in different forms. Just like the first version of these sensors, there are multiple pins to connect the sensor to the circuit. The most important one is the TestPin which is used to make changes to the sensors. Here is a list of some sensors with a brief description of each:

Sound Detector Sensor

The sound detector is used to detect any kind of sound frequency and then convert it into electricity. The real-time sound detector has a mic that converts the vibrations of the sound into electrical signals. These signals go through the amplification process, and as a result, these sounds are detected. In proteus, the presence of the sound or the change in the surrounding frequency is indicated by changing the values on the input pin of the detector. Following is the link to download the sound detector library:

Sound Detector Library for Proteus V2.0

Heartbeat Sensor

Embedded systems have applications in all fields, and those who want to create projects in the medical field can use the heartbeat sensor in the simulation to provide versatility and uniqueness to their projects. This sensor is a little bit difficult to deal with as compared to the other sensors on the list, but when the circuit is designed carefully, it can be used in multiple projects. This is an analogue sensor; therefore, the student can set the limits of the heartbeat to indicate any emergencies or alerts. Here is the download link for this:

Heart Beat Sensor Library V2.0 for Proteus

Soil Moisture Sensors

Students seem interested in emerging fields like the Internet of Things (IoT); therefore, we have designed one of the most important sensors for Porteus that will give them chances to work on agricultural automation projects. This is a versatile sensor that can be used in several projects related to agriculture and related fields. The zip file for this sensor has three types of sensors, and version 2.0 has a little bit of a fluctuating design to make it more realistic.

Soil Moisture Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0

These are the analogue sensors, and the design of these sensors is very similar to the real-time moisture detectors. We have chosen the best colours and details for each component to make it more user-friendly. 

PIR Sensor Library

The first version of the PIR sensor was digital; therefore, to provide more room for creativity, here is the second version, which has an analogue sensor with relatively better working. This sensor library has four sensors that are the same in functionality but have different colours to make them attractive. 

Analog PIR Sensor Library for Proteus

The properties of all these sensors can be changed through the property panel. Just like all other analogue sensors, the variable resistor is used at the input pin to change the values of the sensor and get the required output. 

Vibration Sensor Library

The vibration sensor detects the vibration of an object by sensing the change in mechanical energy. The real-time vibration sensors convert the change in mechanical energy into electrical energy that is fed into any type of indicator, such as light or sound. The sensor in the proteus is an analogue sensor that closely resembles, in design, the real vibration sensor. In vibration sensor V2.0, there are four types of designs available for the students. Here is the download link for the zip file:

Vibration Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0

The components in each sensor are the same, but the base and capacitor colours are changed.

LCD Library for Proteus V2.0

There are multiple ways to display the results, and Proteus and the LCDs are the easiest and most effective ways to do so. This version of LCD resembles the real LCD used in embedded projects. The pinouts are more clean, and the size and display are better than any other LCD libraries in Proteus. This version has two sizes of LCD, which are:

1. LCD 16X2 V2.0
2. LCD 20X4 V2.0

As a result, when students use it in their simulation, they are able to get the required output with minimum effort. Here is the link to the description for downloading and using the LCD V2.0 in Proteus. 

LCD Library for Proteus V2.0

The installation process for this library is the same as it was for the LCD library V1.0. 

Solar Panel Library for Proteus V2.0

Next on the list is the solar panel library, which helps the students work on more creative projects with renewable energy sources. The solar panel V2.0 has a better design and is easier to design. The students have to simply download the zip file, follow the instructions given in the following link, and connect it to the project. 

Solar Panel Library for Proteus V2.0

There are two designs for the solar panel in this version. Both of these work alike, but students can choose the best design according to their circuit. By default, both of these work on 12V because it is standard, but the user can change the voltage values from the properties panel. 

Conclusion

The embedded system is an important field in engineering, and we have designed the second version of some proteus libraries. These libraries are extremely useful in testing the designed simulations related to multiple fields. The Arduino, solar panel, LCS, and different sensors are loved by the students, and we have made these versions with better design and results. I hope you like it. Stay with us for more useful libraries.

Hi learner! I hope you are doing great. Today, I am sharing version 3.0 of the PIR sensor library for Proteus. We have already shared V1.0 and V2.0 of the PIR Sensor Library. PIR Sensor V1.0 Library for Proteus adds a digital PIR Sensor in Proteus, while the PIR Sensor V2.0 Library adds an analog PIR Sensor to simulate. These libraries were loved by the users and this motivated us to work more on it.

PIR V3.0 is analog in nature, has an error-free structure and the Pinout structure is better organized. Moreover, the design is improved a little bit and we have omitted the website link from the sensor to make it look professional.

Same as the previous version, this PIR has four pins and the details of each of them will be discussed in detail later. Therefore, don’t worry if you have no experience with the sensors in Proteus. Let's discuss the basic introduction of the PIR sensor:

Introduction to PIR Sensor

• A passive infrared sensor or PIR is a motion detector that detects the changes in the infrared light radiating from the bodies.
• When the body moves in the range of the PIR Sensor, the change in the environmental infrared waves is sensed by the PIR.

• In the PIR Sensor, two pyroelectric sensors are placed behind the lens to detect the change in IR level.
• PIR Sensors are called “Passive” because they don’t create any infrared light but are only used to detect it.
• PIR sensors may be digital or analog. In the digital sensor, the output is always in the form of only two conditions ON or OFF (1 or 0) and gives only the detection of motion.
• On the other hand, analog sensors give the degree of motion.

Here are a few of the Embedded Projects in which we have used PIR sensor, you should have a look:

• PIR Sensor Arduino Interfacing
• Motion Detection with PIR Sensor and ESP32
• Motion Detection with PIR Sensor & Raspberry Pi 4
  

PIR Sensor Pinout

Generally, the real-time PIR sensor has three pins and these are used for different purposes. It is important to connect all of these correctly to get the output. Here is the description of each pin:

• The VCC pin is connected to the positive voltage supply, normally +5V.
• The GND pin is attached to the negative voltage supply.
• The output pin generates the signal only when the motion is detected.

If these pins are set properly, the circuit works fine. The sensor we have designed has a fourth terminal called TestPin. Proteus is the simulation software therefore, it is not possible to provide the motion. TestPin is used to provide the motion by the user.

PIR Senosr Library in Proteus

We know that Proteus does not have a built-in PIR sensor therefore, we have created this library so that you may use it in the circuits. For this, you have to download and install the PIR Sensor library in your proteus software. Here is the download link for the installation, simply download the zip file.

PIR Sensor Library for Proteus V3.0

Adding Proteus Library Files

• Once the library is installed, go to the file location and extract the content.
• Go to the folder named “Proteus Library Files” and open it.
• Here, you will get two files for the library named:
• PIRSensorV3.0TEP.IDX
• PIRSensorV3.0TEP.LIB
• PIRSensorV3.0TEP.HEX
  
• Copy these files and paste in the Library folder of Proteus software. You will find it at C drive>Programming files>LabCenter Electronics>Proteus Professional>Library.
• If you are facing any difficulty in installing the library, you can see the How to install a new library in Proteus.
  

The zip file has another folder named “Proteus simulations” where you can find the resources of projects containing simple working of PIR Sensor and PIR Sensor interfaced with Arduino UNO and LCD. 

PIR V3.0 in Proteus

Now, open your Proteus software and if was opened already, restart it to index the PIR sensor library with it.

• Click on the “P” button to pick the components.
• Write PIR sensor in the dialogue box, it will show you the options to select. I have downloaded the previous versions as well so I am getting all the options:

• I am choosing all the PIR Sensor V3.0 by clicking on it one after the other. You can choose according to your choice.
• Now, click on the PIR sensor and double-click on the working area Where you want to place the PIR sensor.
• All the types of PIR Sensor V3.0 are the same but the color is different to make them more attractive. I am placing all of these on my working sheet to show you the difference.

Here, you can see it has the minimum text on it and the size is smaller than the previous version so that you may fix it in your large and complex projects without any problem. Now, I am deleting two sensors and will work only on the remaining two.

Providing HEX File for PIR Sensor V3.0

This sensor will not work unless you add the HEX file to it. For this, follow the steps given:

• Double-click the sensor to open the properties panel.

• Here, click on the folder sign. It will prompt you to the folders of your system. You have to provide the path for the PIRSensorV3.0TEP.HEX you have just extracted from the zip file.

PIR Sensor V3.0 Simultion in Proteus 

Now, we will design two circuits of PIR sensor V3.0. The first will be simply made with the basic components and the other one will have the Arduino UNO interfaced with the LCD so that we may get the more user-friendly results. Let's hover over your Proteus workspace to make the simple PIR circuit.

Components Required

The following Components are required for setting the PIR sensor.

• PIR sensor
• Inductor
• Capacitor
• Potentiometer

Go to the “Pick library” button type the names of the components one by one and select them.

Setting the PIR Sensor

• Set the inductor and capacitor with the PIR Sensor’s output pin.
• Take a potentiometer and set it with the TestPin.
• Go to the terminal mode and get power and ground terminals. Attach these with the respected elements.
• To check the output, we have to insert an AC voltmeter from the “virtual instrument mode”.
• Connect all the components with the help of connecting wires.
• Now your circuit must look like this:

The real-time PIR sensor does not require the LC circuit but in Proteus, the peak-to-peak values are generated which needs to be converted into RMS values and that's why we used this LC filter.

• Now, hit the play button to check the values of the PIR sensor.

Interfacing Arduino with PIR Sensor V3.0

Now, if you want to make your project more user-friendly, an LCD is the best option. To link these, I have used the Arduino UNO and through the code, the values of the PIR reading are shown on the LCD. I have interfaced the TEP LCD 20X4 with the Arduino and simply connected the output of PIR with the analog pin of Arduino. The circuit now looks like the following image:

Arduino Code for PIR Sensor

Once your simulation is ready, you have to paste the code into Arduino.exe.Open your software and paste the given code there. 

#include

// initialize the library with the numbers of the interface pins

LiquidCrystal lcd(13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8);

int SensorPin = A0;

void setup() {

  // set up the LCD's number of columns and rows:

  lcd.begin(20, 4);

  // Print a message to the LCD.

  lcd.setCursor(1,0);

  lcd.print("www.TheEngineering");

  lcd.setCursor(4,1);

  lcd.print("Projects.com");

  lcd.setCursor(0,2);

  lcd.print("Analog Value: ");

  lcd.setCursor(0,3);

  lcd.print("Voltage: ");

}

void loop() {

  int SensorValue = analogRead(SensorPin);   

  float SensorVolts = analogRead(SensorPin)*0.0048828125;   

  lcd.setCursor(14, 2);  

  lcd.print(SensorValue);

  lcd.setCursor(9, 3);  

  lcd.print(SensorVolts);     

  lcd.print(" V");

  delay(1000);

//  sensorValue = analogRead(sensorPin);

//  lcd.setCursor(4,2);

//  lcd.print(sensorValue);

//  delay(1000);

}

The same code is also given in the zip file you have downloaded.

Inserting the HEX File in Proteus 

When the code is run on the Arduino.exe, it provides the HEX file in the compilation details. You have to copy the address of the HEX file and insert it into the Arduino in Proteus. For this, follow these steps:

• Verify the code by clicking on the check button. The compilation will start if there are no errors.
• Go to the black compiler window at the lower area of the screen.
• Copy the address of the HEX file.

Go to the Proteus and double-click on the Arduino to open the properties panel. Now paste the path of the HEX file here. The circuit is now ready to work. If you are stuck at this step, you should have a look at How to get Hex File from Arduino.

PIR Sensor V3.0 Results

Now it's time to run the simulation. So hit the Play button and you will see that the output is shown on the screen.

The analog values can be changed through the potentiometer of the testPin. The analog values of the motion sensor along with the voltages are shown on the LCD.  I hope your circuit worked the same as mine. If you are facing any type of issue, you can contact us.

Hi learners! I hope you are doing great. Today, I am going to share the second version(V2.0) of the LCD library for Proteus. We have already shared the LCD V1.0 Library on our blog. Along with appreciation, we also get some complaints/suggestions about that library. So, we have designed a better version of the LCD library by keeping the suggestions in mind.

Version 2.0 has error-free working, better pinout prints, and is identical to the real-world LCD. We have also removed our website link from the LCD. This library includes two alphanumeric LCDs in it i.e. LCD 16x2 and LCD 20x4.

If you don't have any experience with the LCD, no need to worry as we will guide you from scratch. Before installing the LCD, let's first have a look at its brief introduction:

What is Liquid Crystal Display?

• A liquid crystal display or LCD is a flat board of liquid crystals that are sandwiched between polarizers. When the electric field is applied to it, this material rotates according to the polarization and allows the light to pass through it. As a result, the display is shown on the LCD board.
• A simple 16x2 LCD is shown in the below figure:

• The LCD is used in electrical/electronic projects to display sensors' data, statuses, alerts, notifications etc.
• We can interface this LCD with any microcontroller i.e. Arduino, PIC, Atmel, Raspberry Pi, STM32 etc.
  
• Some of the advantages are low power consumption, durability, and long life.

Let's have a look at the pinout of LCD:

LCD Pinout

Both of these LCDs(16x2 and 20x4) have similar pinouts and a simple basic circuit needs to be designed in order to operate them. There are a total of 16 pins present in LCD used for different purposes. The below table has the complete description of LCD Pinout:

LCD Library For Proteus

The installation of the LCD V2.0 is simple. The first step is to download the library files. I believe you have Proteus installed. So, click the below button to download the Proteus Library zip file.

LCD Library for Proteus V2.0

Adding Proteus Library Files

• Once downloaded, go to the file location and extract content from the zip file.
• Open the folder named "Proteus Library Files" and here you will find two library files in it, named:
• LCDLibraryTEPV2.0.IDX
• LCDLibraryTEPV2.0.LIB
• Simply copy these files in the Library folder of Proteus software. Go to your C drive>Program Files>LabCentre Electronics>Proteus Professional> Library.
• If you are having any difficulty installing the library, you should a look at How to install a new Library in Proteus.
  

The zip file also contains the project, where we simply connected both the LCDs with Arduino, so that you could check their working. Moreover, code is also present in the file.

LCD V2.0 in Proteus

Once the Library is installed, you need to open your Proteus software. If it's already open, you have to restart it. Now follow the instructions.

• Go to the pick library by clicking on the “P” button.
• In the dialogue box, type "LCD TEP" and you will get the below results:

I have installed both versions therefore, I am getting four options. I will choose the LCD 20X4 V2.0 and LCD 16X2 V2.0.

• Click on the components and simply place them on the working sheet of Proteus, it will appear as shown below:
  

• I hope you guys will enjoy this new look without the site's link.

Now, let's design an LCD simulation in Proteus:

LCD Simulation in Proteus

Now, let's design a simple LCD simulation, where we will interface it with an Arduino UNO board. We will display our website's link on the LCD. So, let's design the circuit:

Interfacing LCD with Arduino

Go to the pick library and select the following components:

1. LCD 20X4
2. LCD 16X2
3. Arduino
4. POT-HG

• Place the Arduino and other components in the working area, as shown in the below image:

• Go to Terminal mode and select the Power & Ground terminal for both LCDs.
• In order to design a neat circuit, I have connected the “Default” terminal with each pin, instead of wires.
• The complete circuit diagram is shown in the below figure:

Now let's design the Arduino code to display data on these LCDs:

Arduino Code for LCD Simulation

Now, open your Arduino software, I hope you have it installed. Paste the below code in it, I have also added this code in the zip file.

#include

// initialize the library with the numbers of the interface pins

LiquidCrystal lcd(13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8);

void setup() {

  // set up the LCD's number of columns and rows:

  lcd.begin(16, 2);

  // Print a message to the LCD.

  lcd.setCursor(1,0);

  lcd.print("www.TheEngineering");

  lcd.setCursor(4,1);

  lcd.print("Projects.com");

}

void loop() {

}

Add HEX File in Proteus

The next step is to get the Hex File from Arduino IDE and add in the Proteus. For this, follow these steps:

• Verify the Arduino Code by clicking the "Verify" button and the output pane will give the location to the hex file, as shown in the below figure:

• In the proteus software, double-click on the Arduino board to open its Properties Panel.
• Paste the HEX file in the program file section and press OK.

LCD Simulation Results

• Now, the LCD simulation is ready to run.
• You can see in the code, we have printed the TEP link on the LCD screen.
• Once you play the circuit, the LCDs will display the message, as shown in the below figure:
  

If you have followed all the steps, I am sure your project will run successfully. I hope it was helpful to you. You must practice it more and try to make different projects. So, that was all for today, will meet you guys in the next tutorial. Take care!!!

Hello friends, I hope you all are having fun. In today's tutorial, I am going to share a new Proteus library for Raspberry Pi 2. We have already shared the Proteus Libraries of other Raspberry Pi modules i.e. Raspberry Pi 4, 3, Pico etc. and we discussed that these Pi modules won't be able to read the Python code. We have just designed the external appearance of these modules and you can use these Pi modules for circuit designing and project presentations.

We have also added the Arduino firmware in these boards, which is just to provide a bit of interaction with these boards. We have given these boards an unofficial title "Arduino Pi".

So, let's have a look at How to simulate Raspberry Pi in Proteus:

Raspberry Pi 2 Library for Proteus

• First of all, we need to download the Proteus Library zip file of Raspberry Pi 2, by clicking the below button:

Raspberry Pi 2 Library for Proteus

Adding Proteus Library Files

• Extract files from the Proteus Library zip file and open the folder named "Proteus Library Files".
• Here you will find two library files, named:
• RaspberryPi2TEP.IDX
• RaspberryPi2TEP.LIB
• We need to place these files in the Library folder of the Proteus software, normally at C > Program Files > Labcenter Electronics > Proteus 8 > Library.

Note: For a better understanding, you should read How to Add a New Library File in Proteus.

Raspberry Pi 2 in Proteus

• We have successfully added the library files in the last step. So, now is the time to open your Proteus software.
• Open the Components search box by clicking the "P" button in Proteus and here make a search for Raspberry Pi 2.
• If you have added the library correctly, you will get the below result:

• Add it to your project by double-clicking on it.
• Place the Raspberry Pi 2 modules in your Proteus workspace, as shown in the below figure:

Note: Its design is quite similar to that of Raspberry Pi 3, although we added the name to differentiate between the two.

Raspberry Pi 2 Simulation in Proteus

As mentioned above, this Pi board won't be able to read the Python code. So, we have added the Arduino firmware in it to make it a bit more interactive. So, let's blink an LED with this Raspberry Pi 2 module in Proteus:

LED with Raspberry Pi 2

• Before working on the code, let's first design the circuit diagram and as you can see in the below figure, I have connected an LED along with a resistor to Pin # 13 of the Pi board:
  

• In the properties panel of LED, change the Model Type of LED from analog to digital.

Code for Raspberry Pi 2

• As it has Arduino firmware, so we need to get its hex file.
• So, open Arduino IDE and from Examples, open the LED blink code.
• Compile the code and get its hex file, as shown in the below figure:

Add Hex File in Proteus

• Open the Properties PAnel of Raspberry Pi 2 and here you will find an option "Program File".
• Paste the Hex File location in its text box, as shown in the below figure:

• Click Ok to close the Properties PAnel and now its time to run the Raspberry Pi 2 simulation:
  

Raspberry Pi 2 Simulation Results

• Click the Play Button in Proteus to run the simulation and if everything goes fine, the LED will start blinking, as shown in the below figure:

So, that was all for today. I hope you have enjoyed these Raspberry Pi simulated modules. IF have any questions, please ask in the comments. Thanks for reading.

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. As we are working on Raspberry Pi libraries for Proteus these days, so today, I am going to share another awesome library i.e. Raspberry Pi Zero W Libary for Proteus. We have already shared the Raspberry Pi Pico, Raspberry Pi 3 & Raspberry Pi 4 Libraries for Proteus, I hope you have already installed these libraries.

We have only designed the exterior look of this module, it won't be able to read the Python code. You can use this module to design circuit diagrams of your projects or to demonstrate your project in the presentation. Although, just for fun, we have added the Arduino UNO firmware to it. So, you can add the Arduino hex file in it. Something is better than nothing.

So, let's install the Proteus Library and simulate Raspberry Pi Zero:

Raspberry Pi Zero W Library for Proteus

• First of all, we need to download the Proteus Library zip file of Raspberry Pi Zero, by clicking the below button:

Raspberry Pi Zero W Library for Proteus

Adding Proteus Library Files

• Extract the content of the Proteus Library zip file.
• Here, you will find a folder named "Proteus Library Files".
• Open this folder and you will find below two library files in it:
• RaspberryPiZeroTEP.IDX
• RaspberryPiZeroTEP.LIB
• Place these two files in the Library folder of your Proteus software.
• You will find the Library folder at this location: C > ProgramFiles > LabCenter Electronics > Proteus8.

Note: For a better understanding, you should read How to Add a New Library File in Proteus.

Raspberry Pi 4 in Proteus

• So, after adding the Raspberry Pi Zero Library Files, open your Proteus software and if it's already open, then restart it so that it could index components from the newly-added Library.
• Now, open the Proteus components search box by clicking the "P" button.
• Here, make a search for Raspberry Pi Zero and you will get the below results:

• Now, double-click on this Raspberry Pi Zero module to add it in your project list.
• Place the Raspberry Pi Zero W module in your Proteus workspace and it will look like this:

• We have tried to keep it small in size so that other components could easily add up in the workspace.

Raspberry Pi Zero Simulation in Proteus

As I mentioned earlier, this RPi Zero module in Proteus won't be able to read the Python code. So, just for fun, we have added the Arduino firmware inside. I know it's not that helpful but that's all we have right now. I hope we will design the real Raspberry Pi Zero simulator one day. So, let's add the Hex File in Raspberry Pi Zero W:

LED with Raspberry Pi Zero W

• Now, let's design a simple circuit, as shown in the below figure:

• I have simply attached an LED along with a resistor with Pin # 13 of the Raspberry Pi Zero W.
• The LED attached has an analog Model Type and we need to change it to Digital, so open its Properties Panel by double-clicking on it.
• In the Properties Panel, you will find "Model Type", change it from Analog to Digital.
  

Code for Raspberry Pi Zero

Let's clear this thing up one last time, we can't add Python code in this simulated Raspberry Pi Zero, so just to have some interaction, we have added the Arduino Hex file in it. So, we need to get the Arduino hex file.

• So, open the Arduino IDE and open its LED Blink example from the File > Examples > Builtin.
• Compile the code to get its HEX file, which we will add in the Raspberry Pi Zero.

Add Hex File in Proteus

• Double-click Raspberry Pi zero in the Proteus software, to open its Properties Panel.
• In the Program Files Section, paste the Hex File Location, as shown in the below figure:

Raspberry Pi Zero Simulation Results

• Now let's run the simulation to get the results.
• So, click on the RUN button of Proteus software and if everything worked fine, you will get similar results:

So, that was all for today. I hope you will enjoy this Raspberry Pi Zero W Library for Proteus. If having any difficulty, ask in the comments. Thanks for reading. Have a good day.

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. Today, I am going to share the Raspberry Pi 4 Library for Proteus. In our previous tutorial, we shared the Raspberry Pi 3 Library for Proteus and as we mentioned in that tutorial, these Raspberry Pi libraries will have dummy modules i.e. We have just designed the exterior but these boards won't be able to read the Python code. Although just for fun, we have added the Arduino firmware in these boards, so we can upload the Arduino code in it. As the legends say, something is better than nothing. We have given these boards an unofficial name "Arduino Pi".

You can use these Pi boards to design your circuit diagram or can also use it in your presentation/demonstration of your projects. I hope you will enjoy these simulated Raspberry Pi boards. Before going forward, let's first have a brief overview of Raspberry Pi 4:

What is Raspberry Pi 4?

• Raspberry Pi 4 is an advanced microcontroller board, designed by Raspberry Pi Foundation and is used in IoT and embedded projects.
• You should have a look at this Raspberry Pi 4 Pinout to get an in-depth understanding of this board.

So, now let's have a look at How to add this Proteus library and simulate Raspberry Pi 4 in Proteus.

Raspberry Pi 4 Library for Proteus

• First of all, we need to download the Proteus Library zip files by clicking the below button:

Raspberry Pi 4 Library for Proteus

Adding Proteus Library Files

• Extract the files from the Proteus Library zip file and open the folder named "Proteus Library Files".
• You will find two library files in this folder, named:
• RaspberryPi4TEP.IDX
• RaspberryPi4TEP.LIB
• Place these two files in the Library folder of your Proteus software. You will find the Library folder at this location: C > ProgramFiles > LabCenter Electronics > Proteus8.
• If you are having difficulty finding the Library folder, you should read How to Add a New Library File in Proteus.
• An LED Blinking Proteus Simulation of Raspberry Pi 4 is also present in this zip file.

Raspberry Pi 4 in Proteus

• After adding the Library Files, open your Proteus software and if it's already open then restart it, so that it could read the components from the newly added library.
• Click on the "Pick from Libraries(P)" button in Proteus and make a search for Raspberry Pi 4.
• If you have added the RPi4 library correctly, you will get the below result:
  

• Double-click on this Rpi4 board to add it to your project's components list.
• Place the Raspberry Pi 4 board in the Proteus workspace and it will look like this:

• I hope you will enjoy its look, as we put real effort into designing it and as you can see it resembles a real RPi4 board.
  

Raspberry Pi 4 Simulation in Proteus

Now let's design the Simulation of Raspberry Pi 4 in Proteus. As I mentioned earlier, we can't feed Python code to this RPi4 board. So, we have added the Arduino firmware to it. Thus, we need to upload the Arduino hex file in it. Let's attach an LED with Raspberry Pi 4:

LED with Raspberry Pi 4

• I have attached a Green LED along with a resistor to Pin # 13 of the Raspberry Pi 4, as shown in the below figure:

• Double-click on the LED to open its Properties panel, here you will find the "Model Type".
• Change the Model Type from Analog to Digital, otherwise, it won't glow.

Code for Raspberry Pi 4

• As it's important, so let's clear it up one more time. The Pi board won't read the Python code, instead, it will work on Arduino Code.
• So, open your Arduino IDE and get the LED Blinking Code from the Examples.
• Select Arduino UNO in the Tools > Boards section.
• Compile the code and get its hex file, as shown in the below figure:

Add Hex File in Proteus

• We need to add the hex file in Raspberry Pi 4, so double-click it to open its Properties Panel.
• In the Properties Panel, you will find a section named "Program Files".
• Add the hex file location in this Program Files section, as shown in the below figure:

Raspberry Pi 4 Simulation Results

• Now, let's run the simulation of Raspberry Pi 4 by clicking the RUN button in Proteus.
• If everything's correct, the LED will start blinking, as shown in the below figure:
  

So, that was all for today. I hope you will enjoy this Raspberry Pi 4 Library for Proteus and will use it in your projects. Let me know your feedback. Have a good day. Take care!!!

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. In today's tutorial, I am going to share a new Proteus Library for Raspberry Pi 3 module. In my previous tutorial, I shared the Raspberry Pi Pico Library for Proteus. Similar to Pico Library, this RPi3 LIbrary won't operate on the Python code. We have just designed the front look to use in the circuit design. Although, we can upload Arduino code to these simulated Raspberry Pi boards.

This Raspberry Pi Proteus Library will have only the Raspberry Pi 3 board in it. We will design the other Pi boards soon. So, let's have a look at How to simulate Raspberry Pi in Proteus:

Raspberry Pi 3 Library for Proteus

First of all, we need to download the Raspberry Pi library files, by clicking the below button:

Raspberry Pi 3 Library for Proteus

Adding Proteus Library Files

• This Proteus Library zip file will have a folder in it, named "Proteus Library Files".
• Open this folder and you will find these two files in it:
• RaspberryPi3TEP.IDX
• RaspberryPi3TEP.LIB
• Next, we need to add these library files to the library folder of the Proteus software. So open C > PRogramin Files > Labcenter Electronics > Proteus 8 > Library folder and copy-paste these files into it.
• This zip file also has a Proteus simulation of the Raspberry Pi 3 board.

Note: Look at How to add a new Library in Proteus 8, if you are having any issues.

Raspberry Pi 3 in Proteus

• After adding the library files, open your Proteus software or restart it, if it's already open.
• In the components search box, make a search for Raspberry Pi 3 and you will get the below results:

• So double-click on this Raspberry Pi board to add it to your project.
• Place the Pi board in your Proteus workspace, as shown in the below figure:

Simulate Raspberry Pi 3 in Proteus

Now we are going to simulate this Raspberry Pi 3 board in Proteus. We will attach a simple LED to one of its pins. As I told earlier, we have just designed the exterior of this board. It won't read the Python code. We can use it to design circuit diagrams for our project. But just for fun, we have added the Arduino firmware to it. So, we can upload the Arduino hex file in this Pi board.

LED with Raspberry Pi 3

• I have connected a simple LED with resistance on Pin # 13 of the Pi board, as shown in the below figure:

• In the Properties panel of LED, change the Model Type from analog to digital, otherwise, it won't work.

Code for Raspberry Pi 3

• As I mentioned earlier, this Rpi3 board in Proteus won't read the Python code. We can only upload Arduino code in it.
• So, I am going to use the LED Blinking code and will select Arduino UNO in the boards' section, as shown in the below figure:

• Now compile the Arduino Code and get its hex file. Read this resource: How to Get the Hex File from Arduino IDE.

Add Hex File in Proteus

• In order to add this hex file, double-click on the Raspberry Pi 3 board to open its Properties Panel.
• In the Properties Panel, you will find a section named Program Files.
• Paste the hex file location in the Program Files section and click OK to close the panel.

Now, let's run our simulation to get the results:

Raspberry Pi 3 Simulation Results

• So, now let's run the simulation and you will see that the LED on the board will start blinking, as shown in the below figure:

So, that was all for today. I hope you will use this Raspberry Pi Library to design your projects. In the next tutorial, I will share the Raspberry Pi 4 Proteus Library. Till then, take care. Have fun!!!

Hello friends, I hope you all are fine. In today's tutorial, I am going to share the Raspberry Pi Pico Library for Proteus. It's a dummy library, we have just designed the display. We can't add the Python Code to it, but we can make it work with Arduino code. A mixture of Arduino and Raspberry Pi, I have given it an unofficial name "Arduino Pi". It's better to have something than nothing. You can design circuit diagrams using this library and can also demonstrate your project in presentations by designing simulations.

So, let's have a look at How to simulate Raspberry Pi Pico by adding this Proteus Library:

Raspberry Pi Pico Library for Proteus

• First of all, we need to download the zip file of Proteus Library for Raspberry Pi Pico, by clicking the below button:

Raspberry Pi Pico Library for Proteus

Adding Proteus Library Files

• The Proteus zip file will have a folder named "Proteus Library File".
• Open this folder and you will get two library files, named:
• RaspberryPiPicoTEP.IDX
• Raspberry PiPicoTEP.LIB
• Now, open the Library folder of your Proteus software, normally present at C > Program Files > LabCenter Electronics > Proteus 8, and copy-paste these 2 library files into it.
• The zip file of Proteus Library will also have a simulation of Raspberry Pi Pico in it.
  

Note: Look at How to add a new Library in Proteus 8, if you are having any issues.

Raspberry Pi Pico in Proteus

• After adding the library files, restart your Proteus software so that it could index the components of the newly added library.
• Open the Proteus components section and make a search for "Raspberry Pi Pico".
• If you have added the library correctly, you will get the below result:

• So our Pico board is now available in the Proteus components list.
• Double-click on the Pico board to add it to your project.
• Close the components section and drag-&-drop the Pico board in the Proteus workspace, as shown in the below figure:

We have tried to keep it small in size so that other components could get more space.

Simulate Raspberry Pi Pico in Proteus

As I told earlier, we can't program this Pico board with Python, which is the actual programming language of this board. But just for fun, we have enabled it to read the Arduino code. Let's design a simple blink example to see how it works:

LED with Raspberry Pi Pico

• First, we need to design a simple LED circuit in Proteus, as shown in the below figure:

• Double-click on the LED to open its Properties panel and here, we need to change the Mode Type of LED from Analog to Digital.

Code for Raspberry Pi Pico

• Let's mention it one more time(as it's important), we can't program this board with Python code. We can only upload the Arduino Code in it.
• So, here's the LED blink code and as you can see in the below image, I have selected Arduino UNO.

• Now compile the Arduino Code and get its hex file. Read this resource: How to Get the Hex File from Arduino IDE.

Add Hex File in Proteus

• Now, we need to add this hex file to the Pico board of Proteus.
• So, double-click the Raspberry Pi Pico to open its Properties Panel.
• In the Properties Panel, there's a section called Program File, add the Hex file location here, as shown in the below figure:

Now let's run our simulation to check the results:

Raspberry Pi Pico Simulation Results

• If everything goes fine, the LED attached to the Pico board will start blinking, as shown below:
  

So, that was all for today. I hope you will enjoy this Raspberry Pi Pico Library for Proteus and will use it in your simulations. If you have any suggestions, use the below comment form. Thanks for reading. Take care!!!

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing well. In today's tutorial, I am going to share a new Proteus Library of ESP32 embedded module. ESP32 is a microcontroller board used mostly in IoT projects. It's a successor of ESP8266 or NodeMCU. We have already shared the NodeMCU Library for Proteus and I hope you guys have enjoyed it.

Proteus software is not capable of handling WiFi or BLE technology, thus we can't implement these technologies in the ESP32 board. Though, you can use its input/output pins to interface embedded sensors and modules. You can also use it to design the Circuit Diagram of your Project.

So, let's have a look at How to simulate ESP32 board in Proteus:

ESP32 Library for Proteus

• First of all, download the zip file of Proteus Library for ESP32 board, by clicking the below button:

ESP32 Library for Proteus

Add Proteus Library Files

• In this Proteus Library zip file, open the folder named "Proteus Library File".
• In this folder, you will find two library files, named:
• ESP32TEP.IDX
• ESP32TEP.LIB
• We need to add these library files in the Library folder of the Proteus software.

Note: Look at How to add new Library in Proteus 8, if you don't know already.

ESP32 in Proteus

• Now open your Proteus software and if it's already open, then restart it. (it's necessary for Proteus to read the library files)
• Open the components Library of Proteus and search for "ESP32".
• If everything's fine, you will get the ESP32 board in the results section, as shown in the below figure:

• We need to double-click on this module to add it in our project.
• Now drag and drop the ESP32 board in the Proteus workspace, as shown in the below figure:

• We have tried our best to keep it as small as we can, so that you get more space for other components.

So, using this ESP32 Library, we have added the board in Proteus software. Now, let's simulate ESP32 in Proteus:

Simulate ESP32 in Proteus

We are going to simulate the ESP32 board by running Blink LED Example. As I told earlier, we can't add WiFi and BLE capabilities in this simulated ESP32 board. So, we are going to select Arduino UNO in the board section of Arduino IDE to get the hex file.

LED with ESP32

• First of all, design this simple circuit, where we have placed an LED at Pin # 13 of ESP32, as shown in the below figure:

• In the Properties Panel of this LED, change the Model Type from Analog to Digital.

Code For ESP32

• Open Arduino IDE and in the File>Examples, open the Blink LED example code, given below:

• As you can see in the above figure, I have selected Arduino UNO in the Tools>Boards section of Arduino IDE.
• Now compile the Arduino Code and get its hex file. Read this resource: How to Get the Hex File from Arduino IDE.

Add Hex File in Proteus

• Open the Properties Panel of the ESP32 board by double-clicking on it in the Proteus software.
• In the Program File section of the Properties Panel, add the hex file location, as shown in the below figure:

• Now, close the Properties Panel by clicking the OK Button.
  

ESP32 Simulation Results

• If you did no mistake, you will get results as shown in the below figure:

So, that was all for today. I hope you have enjoyed simulating ESP32 board in Proteus software. If you have any questions, ask in the comments. Till the next tutorial, take care. Have fun !!!

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing great. In today's tutorial, I will share a Proteus Library of another embedded module i.e. NodeMCU. NodeMCU is a microcontroller board and if you are new to this board, you should read Introduction to NodeMCU to get your hands dirty. NodeMCU is not present in the components library of Proteus and using this library you can easily simulate NodeMCU in Proteus.

We can't add WiFi and BLE capabilities to our module in the Proteus software, that's why it will just perform the basic functions i.e. sensors interfacing, PWM, I/O control etc. So, you can use it for simple code testing and can also use it to design circuit diagrams of your projects.

So, let's have a look at How to download NodeMCU Proteus Library and simulate it:

NodeMCU Library for Proteus

• First of all, download the Proteus Library zip file, by clicking the below button:

NodeMCU Library for Proteus

Add Library Files in Proteus

• Extract the zip file and open the "Proteus Library Files" folder.
• You will find two files in this folder, named:
• NodeMCUTEP.IDX
• NodeMCUTEP.LIB
• Place these two files in the Library Folder of your Proteus Software.

Note: Look at How to add new Library in Proteus 8, if you don't know already.

NodeMCU in Proteus

• After adding the NodeMCU files to the Library folder, open your Proteus software or restart it, if it's already running.
• In the components list, make a search for "NodeMCU".
• If you have added the Library files correctly, you will get the below result:

• Double-click on this NodeMCU module to add it in the list of your project components.
• Now place it in the Proteus workspace and it will look like:

• We have kept its size small as we got a lot of requests after Arduino Library to reduce the boards' sizes. I hope you will like this one.

So, we have successfully added the NodeMCU module to our Proteus software. Now let's simulate NodeMCU and for that, I am going to use the blink example:

Simulate NodeMCU in Proteus

LED with NodeMCU

• First of all, we need to attach an LED with Pin # 13 of NodeMCU, as shown in the below figure:

• Make sure to change the LED Model Type from analog to digital in its Properties Panel, otherwise, it won't work.

Code for NodeMCU LED Blinking

• Now it's time to get the NodeMCU LED Blinking code, given below:

Note: As you can see in the above code, we have selected Arduino UNO in the boards' section. As I have told earlier, this NodeMCU module is only going to use its pins, we can't add WiFi or BLE capabilities in the Proteus software. So, while compiling the code, select Arduino UNO board. Something is better than nothing.

• After compiling the code, get its hex file from the output Panel. If you don't know about that, read How to Get the Hex File from Arduino IDE.

Adding Hex File in Proteus

• Double-click on the NodeMCU module in Proteus software to open its Properties Panel.
• Add the Hex file from Arduino IDE in the "Program File" section of the Properties Panel.

• Click OK to close the panel.
• Now run the Proteus simulation and if everything goes fine, you will get results as shown in the below figure:

So, that's how you can easily simulate NodeMCU in the Proteus software. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments. I will resolve them as soon as possible. In the next tutorial, we will share the ESP32 Library for Proteus. Till then take care and have fun!!!