Java Breadboard Simulator Java Breadboard Simulator Project Description The use of breadboards (sometimes known as Blue-Boards or Plug-Boards) in electronics labs is well established. However, it is also a problem, in that students may not be able to experiment outside of scheduled lab time without supervision. If a breadboard simulation were available online it would greatly enhance learning resources for these students. The Objective of the project would be to develop a JAVA Applet which displays the image of a breadboard and allows components to be selected for the circuit. Once a circuit has been defined, the user can then select various input signals from a set of available waveforms, or apply signals via switches. The project could focus exclusively on analog or digital circuits, or take a general approach and allow both types of components to be used. There will be some graphics involved as part of the JAVA programming. Outline Plan [1] Investigate basic requirements of the system, such as typical uses for learning & experimenting [2] Identify software specification [3] Identify components to be supported & how they could be simulated [4] implement & test software [5] develop a small set of example experiments for use of the breadboard tool. Run Applet Notes On running the program and download HOWTO: Enable loading and saving in the applet User Guide Example Circuits Creating new Chips Project Write-up (pdf 665k) New developments … Additional features are being added – more soon. Feedback: I would really appreciate you feedback. I am especially interested in: Did you have any problems getting the applet to start. (If so details of browser + OS) Comments on the interface. (Good and Bad) Description of any bugs you may have come across. Did you feel you required the help pages and if so were they any help. Do you feel that there are any features that are lacking from the program. Do you feel that this program would have been of assistance to any electronics courses you may have taken. Any other comments. (Good and Bad) Send queries and feedback to: Nick is no longer in the department. You can contact chrisb @ cs . york . ac . uk for any queries
