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I play with Arduino Micro. I write my programs in directly in machine code, in binary editors (yes, I know that there are more easy ways to program an Arduino, I do it for fun and learning). Often my programs work, but if not, then I would like to run them on an emulator to understand what's exactly going on under the hood. Is there any Arduino emulator that accepts hex files with compiled program and can execute it? I already looked at tools mentioned at Can I program for Arduino without having a real board? , but as far as I see, they are simulators rather than emulators and I can't use compiled binary programs in them.
At one point in processor development history, ICE machines were widely used. This is where a real processor is modified to allow access to internal controls and registers. (This actually sounds like the answer to your question.) However, as processors grew in speed and complexity, this approach grew out of favor.
So, while the question has merit, the common practice is likely not to run code on an emulator, but to run it on the processor using the JTAG interface and an IDE running on a host-computer / work-station.
As much as we love our Arduino simulator, as of now there are no plans to integrate that into Fusion yet. It is possible to export TinkerCAD data to Fusion though and continue building a PCB after doing a simulation in tinker.
Thanks Pieter. I hope that it eventually becomes a possibility. It feels like, as TinkerCAD is a free application, that there is not a lot of attention spent on keeping it updated with the newest boards, and the component selection is pretty limited. My hopes are that someday it can be integrated into Fusion so the the paying subscribers would have access to a more managed, more updated and detailed selection for the simulator. Thank you again for your quick response!
I built an online Arduino IDE that uses Blockly. It comes with a built-in simulator as well. It's like video editing for code. It also allows you to upload code directly to the Arduino from the website. Right now, that feature only works with Chrome.
Here is the list of our top 5 arduino simulators. Virtual Breadboard for Arduino: Launched in 2005, the Arduino open hardware and software platform has grown to be very popular among hobbyists, educators, and professionals alike, gaining momentum...
I don't know if anyone has heard of Wokwi, but it claims to be a web based Arduino (and ESP32?) simulator. I haven't really used it - I created a simple script for blinking an LED but hey, cool! It might be an interesting resource for starting kids out with microcontrollers etc.
@YurkshireLad, Indeed, that's a great Idea to use as a resource..I use Tinkercad for the same thing, simulation of all my electronics projects as it has la lot of basic electronics elements and even Arduino uno projects so you can code and use the IDE code window along with your serial monitor to debug your code .
As I'm learning C++ programming, it's very helpful, although I'm not new to programming.. been using MS Access and VBA for over 30 years now...hehehe..and since I come from an industrial controls background, I'm familiar with OOP programing used to program PLC's (Power Load Controllers) and DCS ( Distributed Control Systems) used in industrial process controls..
Ok, I tried this site. It's OK, however, I found it easier to just use the hardware than to use this simulation. You are limited to the hardware they have in their library, but it seems to be more most other simulators.
I've been writing code for an alarm clock based on the Arduino Uno, and then uploading it to a simulation in Proteus to test it out. Everything was working perfectly until I decided to try changing the Uno for a Mega2560.
At first it was giving me an invalid opcode error 0x9419. This error has now stopped showing but now a different error comes up. It says can't load the .elf file into the arduino. I've tried several times, and tried using a hex file too, but nothing works.
The authors of Searduino love developing code for Arduino. We love using Arduino and we believe that developing code for Arduino has been made significantly easier for not-so experienced developers. However, for some of us it is easier to develop code in our favorite editors and build and compile via the command line.
You can drag and drop the components in a worksheet and you can draw everything you want around it. It is also possible to load a background into the worksheet. You can also combine simulated inputs/outputs from the pc and real Arduino IO, now you have made a little HMI (Human Machine Interface).
The Arduino Simulator has been drastically changed the way you use a simulator. By communicating with the Arduino board we can simulate the IO on your screen. It's designed to optimally simulate your (IO) projects with a graphic aspect on top.
The Simulator has a lot of components that are available to test your projects, we have even been able to integrate more parts into this simulator than ever before. If you want a specific sensor then we can build this for you in our simulator.
We provided enough components so you can simulate your project or replace the missing parts with software ones. To make everything as easy as possible we created a library that allows users to simulate there project with just adding that library.
The Arduino Simulator has many well-known components built in that you can use for your simulations. The pro version has all the components from the free one plus the list below. Just drag the parts to the worksheet and you're done.
We have developed a paid and free video training course to help you to learn to program with an Arduino board. The free course comes with 10 video lessons and the pro paid course will provide you with 20 video lessons.
The border of the component will turn red, this means that you can drag it into the drawing sheet. The top side and sometimes the component itself is used to reduce the component, this causes the settings to disappear so you get more space to use.
In order to let the Simulator understand the code, we changed the libraries to be compatible with our simulator. To maintain the usability, we have decided to keep all the instructions as they are, you just have to add the simulator library and you're ready to simulate.
It is possible with the TCP server/client communication to simulate the IO with a ethernet shield or through WiFi connection. There are some thernet/Wifi boards that work with the simulator. You can use a Geekcreit W5100 wifi shield or the Arduino UNO Wifi rev2.
TCP simulation has the advantage that if the port forwarding is set correctly in the router you can operate the simulation from anywhere through the public IP address. Everything is explained in the user manual and support page.
Whether you are building an Arduino project or just started working with Arduino, you can use this simulator to test your ideas without any electrical or almost no physical components. We have the most used parts available and we are still developing new parts along the way. You can use the simulator program in one of the 6 available languages and you have the option to use the program in your own custom language.
The Arduino Simulator has been drastically changed the way you use a simulator. By communicating with the Arduino board we can simulate your IO on your screen. To make everything as easy as possible we created libraries that handles everything for you.
Write your project in the Arduino IDE. Add the Simulator library and you're done. Upload the code to the Arduino board. Select your inputs and outputs in the simulator. It is also possible to simulate the IO on the screen and to control real IO at the same time.
Whether you are building an Arduino project or just started working with Arduino, you can use this simulator to test your ideas without any electrical or almost no components. We have the most used parts available.
Last year, I released the first version of AVR8js, an open source Arduino Simulation framework, written in JavaScript (TypeScript, to be exact). Back in the day, the demo couldn't do much more than blinking a few LEDs or writing output to the Serial console.
While I was busy working on the simulator itself (and some other stuff), I'm thrilled so see where other people have taken this open source library, and how they built useful applications and educational materials around it.
Tawfiq Jawhar is building a beginner Arduino programming course for his students. He integrated VuePress with AVR8js and Wokwi Elements to create a learning environment with integrated exercises, where you can tinker with the code, run it in simulation and get immediate feedback.
But it doesn't stop here! The next module, Engineering Physics Lab, combines AVR8js with matter-js, a 2D rigid body JavaScript physics engine, to create a virtual robotics environment. You will learn how to control servo motors, and combine them with ultrasonic sensor to solve fun challenges where you avoid walls and collect coins:
This project, created by Anderson Costa from Brazil, aims to bring AVR8js simulation to the desktop. He collected various code examples and snippets and put everything together into a nice app that lets you tinker with many different pieces of hardware at once:
If you want to take it for a test drive, simply head to his GitHub repo, clone it, and run npm install followed by npm run dev. Then, play around with the built-in code examples by clicking one of the buttons on top (e.g. fire ?), then "COMPILE" and "RUN".
Anderson also experimented with running 6502 simulator inside the Arduino simulator (inception style), which currently runs a EhBASIC interpreter, and should theoretically be able to run Atari 2600 games and other cool stuff. I'm really looking forward to seeing where Anderson will take it!
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