Proteus 9: Key New Features and Improvements

Proteus 9: Key New Features and Improvements

On March 5, 2025, Labcenter Electronics Ltd. officially announced the release of Proteus 9 on its Facebook page. Proteus has a unique advantage that sets it apart from other EDA software. It is renowned for its integrated schematic capture, simulation (including microcontroller simulation), and PCB layout approach. While other EDA tools also offer PCB layout … Read more

Video Tutorial: 29 Lessons on Proteus Microcontroller Simulation

Video Tutorial: 29 Lessons on Proteus Microcontroller Simulation

The method to download materials is at the end of the article. Proteus Video Tutorial Learning Materials Proteus is an electronic design automation (EDA) software developed by Labcenter Electronics in the UK, widely used in electronic circuit design, simulation, and PCB design, especially favored in education and small project development. It includes two core modules: … Read more

Disassembly of the Wanjie M7 Host: Domestic Automotive-grade SoC

Disassembly of the Wanjie M7 Host: Domestic Automotive-grade SoC

Welcome to follow the public account belowAbao1990, this public account focuses on autonomous driving and smart cockpits, providing you with automotive insights every day. We start with cars, but we are not limited to cars. Recently, we disassembled the headlight driver board of the Wanjie M7, where the proportion of domestic chips surprised everyone. Following … Read more

Design and Implementation of a Ten-Channel Wireless Relay Based on STM32

Design and Implementation of a Ten-Channel Wireless Relay Based on STM32

Introduction Recently, I created a six-channel wireless metal detector transceiver, and it seems I’ve become interested in wireless control. In this issue, we will introduce the design and implementation of a ten-channel wireless relay controller. The project aims to achieve button control of ten relays. The relays selected are industrial relays with a rated coil … Read more

Installation Guide for Proteus 8.6 Software with Download Package

Installation Guide for Proteus 8.6 Software with Download Package

SoftwareIntroduction Proteus 8.6 is a computer-aided design software package for electronic circuits. This package is a circuit simulation system based on PSPICE electronic component models. Proteus is a single application that includes many service modules, providing different functionalities (schematic capture, PCB layout, etc.). The wrapper that enables all various tools to communicate with each other … Read more

Proper Component Placement for Long-lasting PCBA

Proper Component Placement for Long-lasting PCBA

PCB design is both a science and an art. There are numerous technical specifications related to trace width, layer stacking, schematics, and more. However, when it comes to the artistic aspect of component placement in PCB design, things become interesting.In fact, there are very few restrictions on component placement, and there are no “absolutely correct” … Read more

Inviting Part-Time PCB Designers: Opportunity or Trap?

Inviting Part-Time PCB Designers: Opportunity or Trap?

A colleague recently encountered a workplace dilemma: a startup client, who originally applied for a full-time position, suddenly requested that he first work part-time designing PCBs, promising to make up the salary difference once funding was secured. This topic sparked heated discussions within the industry, with varying opinions. Critics: Beware of “Free Riding” Risks “This … Read more

Installation Guide for Proteus 8.17 Software with Download Package

Installation Guide for Proteus 8.17 Software with Download Package

SoftwareIntroduction Proteus 8.17 is a computer-aided design software package for electronic circuits. This package is a circuit simulation system based on PSPICE electronic component models. Proteus is a single application with many service modules that provide different functions (schematic capture, PCB layout, etc.). The wrapper that allows all these various tools to communicate with each … Read more

Multisim 14.0 Installation Guide

Multisim 14.0 Installation Guide

Click the blue text to follow Software Installation Home Understanding the Software Multisim is a Windows-based simulation tool launched by National Instruments (NI) for the design of board-level analog/digital circuits. It includes graphical input for circuit schematics and hardware description language input methods, with rich simulation analysis capabilities. Through Multisim and virtual instrumentation technology, PCB … Read more

AI Halfway Through: Creating an LCD Simulation Neon Tube Clock

AI Halfway Through: Creating an LCD Simulation Neon Tube Clock

This is a story about spending a bowl of vinegar for a pot of dumplings. Previously, to test whether AI could write microcontroller code, I used Manus for testing. You can check out the process in this article: Can AI Programming Be Used in Embedded Development? Experience Manus Writing ESP32 Firmware, to put it simply: … Read more