Everycircuit Manual

EveryCircuit is an interactive circuit simulator that visualizes voltage waveforms and current flows in real time. While it does not have a single official printed manual, its functionality is documented through tutorials, community help, and built-in examples. Core Interface & Navigation

Workspace: A digital "breadboard" with a grid system for component placement. everycircuit manual

Toolbar Commands: The "book" icon opens the Examples Library, a critical resource for searching pre-designed circuits and understanding concepts. The Control Buttons

Parameter Adjustment: Click a component and use the wrench icon to open the adjustment dial. You can rotate this dial or use the "+" and "-" signs for fine-tuning values like resistance or voltage. Play (Start Simulation): Charges begin flowing

Simulation Control: A single play/pause button manages the real-time simulation. You can also interact with components while it runs, such as flipping switches or adjusting potentiometers. Building Circuits EveryCircuit - Apps on Google Play

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The Control Buttons

1. Play (Start Simulation): Charges begin flowing. Voltages become colored (Red = Positive, Blue = Negative, Green = Zero).
2. Pause (Stop Simulation): Freezes the circuit. Great for taking screenshots or analyzing a specific state.
3. Reset: Resets all capacitors to zero voltage and inductors to zero current.

Capacitors (C)

• Equation: ( I = C \cdot dV/dt )
• Initial condition can be set (long-press → "Set initial voltage")
• Important: EveryCircuit models ideal capacitors. No ESR, no leakage.
• In transient analysis, a capacitor acts as a voltage source with ( V_initial ) at t=0.

Part 1: Getting Started – The Interface

Before you build a circuit, you must understand the cockpit. EveryCircuit is designed to feel tactile, but the icons are dense with information.

6. Optimization for Real-Time Performance

Simulation Speed

Located next to the play button. Sliding to the right speeds up time (good for watching a capacitor charge slowly). Sliding left slows down time (good for watching high-frequency oscillators).

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