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Basic Electronics

Course Code GE101

Laboratory Manual

Department of Software Engineering


University of Central Punjab
Basic Electronics Lab 01
Introduction to Circuit maker

Name: ___________________________________ Reg. No. _______________________ Section: ________

Objective:

- To familiarize students with CircuitMaker, a free PCB design tool for schematic capture and simulation.
- To understand basic navigation, component placement, wiring, and circuit simulation.

Materials Required:
- Computer with CircuitMaker software installed
- Basic understanding of electronic components (Resistor, Capacitor, Power supply, Ground, etc.)

After installation of the circuit maker, one can use following steps to design and simulate the circuit.
You can Zoom in or Zoom out the circuit to adjust according to display resolution you need

Select the wire Tool to connect components.


Click and hold it, and then Drag it to connect two components.
Once you are done wiring the circuit, place a Ground reference point.

Place a Prob Tool to observe the voltage reading at different points in the circuit.
Running the Simulation to observe the voltage/current values
Changing resistor/ Voltage source values
Lab Procedure:
Step 1: Launching CircuitMaker
1. Open CircuitMaker software on your computer.
2. If you are a first-time user, sign up for a free CircuitMaker account.
3. Familiarize yourself with the layout:
- Toolbars: Includes options for components, wiring, simulations, etc.
- Design Area: Where the circuit is built.
- Navigation Panel: Lists components, design files, etc.

Task 1:
Navigate through the toolbar options and identify the functions of at least three tools you haven’t seen before. Write
down their purposes.

Step 2: Creating a New Project


1. Click on 'File' -> 'New Project' -> Name your project (e.g., 'Basic Electronics Circuit').
2. Save the project in your preferred location.

Task 2:
Create a new project and save it with the name 'Intro to CircuitMaker.' Verify that your project is saved in the
correct folder.

Step 3: Adding Components


1. Select the Components Library from the toolbar or navigation panel.
2. Search for basic components like resistors, capacitors, and power supplies.
3. Drag and drop the components onto the design area:
- Example: Place a resistor (R), a capacitor (C), and a power source (V).

Task 3:
Add at least 3 components to your design: a resistor, a capacitor, and a voltage source.

Step 4: Wiring the Circuit


1. Click on the Wire tool from the toolbar.
2. Connect the components by clicking on the component pins and dragging the wire to the next pin:
- Example: Connect one end of the resistor to the positive terminal of the power supply and the other end to the
capacitor.

Task 4:
Wire the components together to create a simple RC circuit.

Step 5: Setting Component Values


1. Right-click on each component to set their values:
- Example: Set the resistor to 1kΩ, capacitor to 1μF, and the voltage supply to 5V.
Task 5:
Set the values of the components as follows:
- Resistor: 1kΩ
- Capacitor: 1μF
- Voltage Source: 5V

Step 6: Adding Ground


1. Every circuit requires a ground connection. Search for Ground in the component’s library.
2. Place the ground symbol in the design area and connect it to the negative terminal of the power supply.

Task 6:
Place the ground symbol and connect it properly to your circuit.

Step 7: Simulating the Circuit


1. Click on the Simulate option from the toolbar.
2. Run a basic simulation (e.g., DC Analysis or Transient Analysis).
3. Observe the voltage across the capacitor and the current through the resistor.

Task 7:
Run the simulation and record the following:
- Voltage across the capacitor
- Current through the resistor

Step 8: Analyzing the Results


1. View the output in the simulation results window.
2. Verify if the values match the theoretical calculations.
3. Make any necessary adjustments and rerun the simulation.

Task 8:
Compare the simulated results with your theoretical expectations. Are there any differences? If so, adjust your
circuit and rerun the simulation.

Post-Lab Questions:
1. What are the key features of CircuitMaker that you explored in this lab?
2. Explain the importance of connecting ground in every circuit.
3. How does the simulation tool help in understanding theoretical concepts better?

Task 9:
Answer the post-lab questions in your lab report.

Conclusion:
In this lab, you have been introduced to CircuitMaker and its basic functionalities. You have learned how to place
components, wire them, and simulate simple circuits. This knowledge will be crucial as you proceed with more
complex circuits in future labs.
Lab Report Guidelines:
Your report should include:
- A brief introduction to CircuitMaker.
- The steps you followed in building and simulating the circuit.
- A screenshot of your final circuit design.
- Answers to the post-lab questions.
- Conclusion: Briefly discuss your experience with the tool and the insights gained.

Instructor Notes:
- Ensure all students have access to computers with CircuitMaker installed.
- Provide individual guidance during the simulation process for students unfamiliar with PCB tools.

________________________________________ THE END _____________________________________________

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