To get started, ensure you have the following:
Let’s create a classic “Blink LED” simulation — the “Hello World” of embedded systems.
Simulate peripherals separately:
// Simulate just the sensor/actuator part in Proteus
// Use virtual terminal for serial data
// Test actual ESP32 code on hardware
Recommendation: Use Wokwi (wokwi.com) for ESP32 simulation instead of Proteus. It's specifically designed for ESP32 and other modern MCUs.
Click the Play button (bottom left corner). The LED should blink, and the Virtual Terminal will display “LED ON/OFF” messages. proteus esp32 simulation
Congratulations — you’ve just run your first ESP32 simulation in Proteus!
Use a push button (e.g., BUTTON) connected to GPIO15. In Proteus, you can press the button during simulation to trigger interrupts. To get started, ensure you have the following:
The ESP32 is a complex 32-bit processor. Simulating it requires significant CPU power. If your simulation is lagging: