# Arduino Simulation in Proteus


## 1. Search if Arduino is preinstalled in Proteus
Open Proteus Professional. Press P on the keyboard to open device manager and search for Arduino if present.

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|<b>Fig.1 - Device Manager</b>|

## 2. Download and Install Arduino Library
#### 2.1 Download and extract the archive from the url
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yV5pCpzhq_Td8zuksWEae6Dqg-0E7l5v/view

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|<b>Fig.2 - Arduino Library Files</b>|

#### 2.2 Copy the files to Proteus LIBRARY folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Labcenter Electronics\Proteus 8 Professional\DATA\LIBRARY

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|<b>Fig.3 - Proteus Library Folder</b>|

#### 2.3 Restart Proteus and check for Arduino  Double Click to use.

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|<b>Fig.4 - Arduino Components Available in Devices Manager</b>|

#### 2.4 Place Arduino in Schematic View

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|<b>Fig.5 - Schematic View</b>|

## 3. Program and Simulate Arduino

#### 3.1 Open Arduino IDE

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|<b>Fig.6 - Arduino IDE</b>|

#### 3.2 Select Blink Example and Save it to your desired Location

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|<b>Fig.7 - Blink Example</b>|

#### 3.3 Export to compiled binary for use in proteus

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|<b>Fig.8 - Compile to Binary</b>|

#### 3.4 .hex Extension file will be generated in the folder

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|<b>Fig.9 - Generated .hex Files</b>|

#### 3.5 Edit Arduino properties

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|<b>Fig.10 - Arduino Component Properties</b>|

#### 3.6 Select Program file from the folder.

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|<b>Fig.11 - Component Properties</b>|<b>Fig.12 - Select .hex file</b>|



#### 3.7 Pick LED from device manager


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|<b>Fig.13 - LED</b>|

#### 3.8 Select Ground Terminal from Terminals Mode

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|<b>Fig.14 - Ground Terminal</b>|

#### 3.9 Connect the LED with PIN 13 and Ground Terminal

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|<b>Fig.15 - Schematic View</b>|

#### 3.10 Start the Simulation and LED will start Blinking

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|<b>Fig.16 - Simulation</b>|