🌟 Proteus Libraries 🌟

Here you'll find a curated collection of Proteus Libraries for:

• Simulation Models 🔬
• PCB Footprints 🛠️
• 3D Models 🏗️
• Demo Examples (Arduino) 🎓

These libraries feature a range of 🔧 essential devices that may not be available directly in your Proteus software. Discover components and models that enhance your simulation and design experience! 🌟

🚀 Explore, simulate, and innovate with our libraries and take your projects to the next level! 🚀

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🔍 When Do You Need a New Library in Proteus?

If you're using the free version of Proteus, you may often find that certain components or devices are not available in the default library. This limitation can affect your ability to simulate more advanced circuits or work with the latest technology.

To overcome this, adding or creating a new library is essential, especially when working with:

• Custom components 🛠️
• New microcontrollers ⚙️
• Specialized sensors 🔧

However, the free version may not support all custom libraries, which means you'll need to be selective about which components to integrate. Upgrading to a full version of Proteus unlocks the ability to add a broader range of components and improves simulation accuracy.

By carefully choosing and integrating custom libraries, you can still extend Proteus' capabilities and maintain efficiency in your projects, even with the free version. 🌟

📈 Tip: If a specific library is essential for your project, consider exploring community-shared libraries that can work with the free version!

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Proteus is a powerful tool used by embedded system developers for its robust simulation capabilities. With its intuitive and user-friendly interface, Proteus is perfect for both PCB design and circuit simulation. It allows you to simulate a wide range of electronic circuits and embedded systems, making the development process more efficient and streamlined.

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If you need additional footprints in Proteus, you have a few options:

1. Download from Proteus Library or Manufacturer's Website:

• Proteus has a vast built-in library. You can search for specific components within it by using the Library Manager.
• Some component manufacturers provide downloadable Proteus library files (footprints and models) for their products, usually available in .MOD or .LIB format.

2. Use Third-Party Libraries:

Websites like SnapEDA, UltraLibrarian, and PCB Libraries offer downloadable footprints compatible with Proteus. You can search for the required component and download the files.

3. Create Custom Footprints:

If you can't find a footprint, you can create your own in Proteus using the PCB Library Editor:

• Open the Library Manager and go to PCB Library.
• Create a new component, specifying the pad size, shape, spacing, etc., based on the component’s datasheet.
• Save the footprint, and it will be available for future projects.

4. Convert Footprints from Other Formats:

• Some external PCB software, like Eagle, allows exporting footprint files, which you may be able to import or manually recreate in Proteus by following the dimensions provided.

Would you like guidance on a specific method, like creating custom footprints?

Here’s a 3D model of an irrigation controller circuit PCB in Proteus software. Not all components shown here are available in the default library.

In my case, using Proteus version 8.17 (SP0), I faced a similar challenge. For instance, the footprint for the 16x2 LCD required for the design was missing from the default library, emphasizing the need for custom libraries.

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📚 Table of Contents

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• 👉 Arduino Boards and Shields

  • Arduino Uno
  • Arduino Nano
  • Node MCU
  • Wemos D1

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• 👉 Sensors Libraries

  • IR Sensor
  • Flame Sensor
  • Gas Sensor
  • Heart Beat Sensor
  • Temperature Sensor (DS18B20)
  • Color Sensor
  • Ultrasonic Sensor
  • PIR Sensor
  • Soil Moisture Sensor
  • DHT11/22 (Temp + Humi) Sensor

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• 👉 Display Devices

  • LCD 16x2 for Proteus
  • LCD 16x4 for Proteus
  • LCD 20x4 for Proteus
  • LCD 8x2 for Proteus

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• 👉 Interface Modules Libraries
  • Bluetooth Library for Proteus
  • L298 Motor Driver for Proteus
  • RTC (DS1307) Module Libraries

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🔧 Installation Guide

1. Close Proteus (ISIS and ARES)
   Ensure both ISIS and ARES are not running before proceeding.

2. Download and Extract the Repo

   • Click on the Code button on this GitHub page and select Download ZIP.
   • Extract the contents to a convenient location on your computer.

3. Move Library Files
   Copy all *.LIB and *.IDX files from the extracted folder into the correct Proteus library directory.

   • For Proteus 7, the path is usually:

     C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Labcenter Electronics\Proteus 7 Professional\LIBRARY

   • For Proteus 8, place them in:

     C:\Program Files (x86)\Labcenter Electronics\Proteus 8 Professional\DATA

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⚠️ Note: Replace <username> with your Windows username in the file path.

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📁 Alternative DATA Folder Location

For some Proteus versions, the DATA folder might be located in:

C:\ProgramData\Labcenter Electronics\Proteus 8 Professional\DATA

📝 Tip: If you can’t find the LIBRARY folder, make sure to check hidden folders by adjusting your folder options to show hidden files and folders.

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Proteus Library Simulation Demo

In this section, we’ll create and simulate an Arduino LED blinking project in Proteus (v8.13):

1. Open Proteus ISIS.
2. Create a new project.
3. Design the schematic using the default template.

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