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Circuit Simulator

This is a browser-based circuit simulator, no install, no signup, nothing. You just open it and start dropping components and wires like Lego blocks.

Try the Simulator Below:

Now, let us learn how to use this circuit simulator application:

Step 1: Start with the interface

When we open the simulator, then we see a circuit screen with some buttons. Let us understand what is what.

Top Menu (left corner):

  • File – Save, Load, Export, Link
  • Edit – Undo, Copy, Paste, Delete, etc.
  • Draw – All components and parts live here
  • Options – Time step, speed, theme, colors
  • Circuits – Pre-built demo circuits (super useful!)

Step 2: How to place a resistor, battery, LED etc

  • Click on “Draw” from top menu.
  • Hover mouse over category like “Passive Components”.
  • Click on part you want, like Resistor.
  • Now click on the canvas where you want to place it.
  • Then click again where the other end goes (drag wire like rubber band).
  • Done! Resistor dropped.

Remember, if you see the component greyed out, or RED dots across the component ends, that means your component is not connected correctly and is not working...

Step 3: How to rotate a part?

  • After placing a part:
  • Right-click on it (or long press on mobile).
  • Then Click “Flip” or “Rotate”.

Step 4: How to simulate power supply?

Guys, remember, without battery or voltage source, nothing works!

  • Go to Draw >> Sources >> Voltage Source (DC).
  • Click to place on canvas.
  • Then wire it to your circuit.
  • You will see arrows start to move when powered = that means current is flowing....

Step 5: How to add LED + Resistor + Battery

Let us make the classic LED circuit:

  • Go to Draw > Sources > Voltage Source (DC) – place it.
  • Add Resistor.
  • Add LED (under "Diodes").
  • Use Wires to connect all in series:
    Battery (+) > Resistor > LED > Battery (–).
  • Now LED will blink or glow. If it is not glowing then → reverse LED direction...

Step 6: How to adjust values (resistance, voltage, etc)

  • Right-click on a component → Click “Edit”
  • Then enter values like:
  • Resistor: 1k (for 1000 ohms)
  • Voltage source: 9 (for 9V)
  • Capacitor: 10u (for 10 microfarads)
  • Click OK. Values will update.

Step 7: Connect with Wires

Just click anywhere near a pin → drag mouse → release near other pin.
Boom!!! wire connected!

Step 8: Delete or move parts

  • To Delete: Click on part > Press Delete key..
  • To Move: Right-click > Drag .
  • Or use Edit > Move/Drag/Delete/Copy tools from top menu.

Step 9: Save and Share your Circuit

  • Click File > Export as Text .
  • You get a weird looking text — this is your circuit code .
  • Copy it and save in Notepad, or share with friends.
  • To reopen, then click File > Import and then paste this code.
  • You can also do File > Link to Circuit to get sharable link...

Step 10: Prebuilt Circuits to Learn

Go to Circuits menu at top, then Try:

  • Simple Resistor LED
  • Astable Multivibrator
  • Op-Amp Circuits
  • H-Bridge Motor Control

This will teach you a LOT in 1 click. All working live!

Step 11: Adjust Simulation Speed, Voltage Scale

  • Go to Options:
  • Simulation Speed – Fast or Slow (good for seeing capacitor charging) .
  • Voltage Range – Change max voltage shown.
  • Current Display – Enable/disable arrow lines.
  • Dark Theme – for cool to eyes look ..

Common Mistakes you want to Avoid

  • Forgetting to complete wire = circuit open, and so no current..
  • LED reversed = then LED will not glow.
  • Too high voltage on LED = then will flash and die..
  • Missing ground = then circuit will not simulate properly.
Circuit Simulator originally created by Paul Falstad. Ported to JavaScript by Iain Sharp. Source code available on GitHub.

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Comments

  1. Harry says

    June 8, 2025 at 11:09 pm

    The box below Try the Simulator Below: is empty. The simulator does not seem to open.

    Reply
    • Swagatam says

      June 9, 2025 at 8:56 am

      Can you please tell me which browser are you using.
      I tested the above simulator on chrome (incognito + guest mode), Bing, Duckduck go, and it worked perfectly on all browsers, even with VPN on.
      But when I tested it on TOR browser then it failed to work, and showed only a white block. So it did not work on TOR, I am investigating the issue…
      So I would request you to please try on the above standard browsers and please let me know….

      Reply

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