New Yenka simulations: 3D PCB casings and maximum component ratings
Today, we've added some new electronic simulations to Yenka.
3D casings
You can now add a casing to your 3D circuit board simulation.
When you've done this, you can attach input and output components - such as switches and LEDs - to the surface of the casing, while keeping them linked to the board. They snap to it, and you can position them wherever you want - as we've done with the lights in this traffic light model.
The casings can be made transparent, so you can work on your PCB. You can also make your own custom casings using Google Sketchup, and import them into your model.
Try these simulations to see the casings in action:
Editable component ratings
In response to many requests, many of our electronic components now have maximum ratings which can be edited.
You can now change the maximum voltage for most analogue components. You can also edit other settings, like the maximum current for switches, the maximum power for resistors, the maximum reverse voltage for capacitors and diodes, and so on.
Some components have a wider range of editable values - for example, the relay lets you specify the maximum current and voltage for both coil and contact, and transistors let you choose the maximum C/B voltage, C/E voltage and reverse B/E voltage.
Using the simulations
To use these new simulations, you need the latest version of Yenka installed on your computer.
Then just run Yenka, and click the links above to open the casings simulations, or build a circuit to experiment with the component ratings.
Posted at 12:39PM Nov 20, 2009
by Dominic |