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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions about Circuit Lab

Frequently Asked Questions — Circuit Lab

What is Circuit Lab?

Circuit Lab is a free interactive electrical circuit simulator rendered in 2.5D isometric view. Build circuits with batteries, resistors, LEDs, switches, capacitors, motors, fuses, and measurement tools. A real-time solver calculates voltages and currents using Modified Nodal Analysis.

How does the simulation work?

The simulator uses Modified Nodal Analysis (MNA) to solve Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws for your circuit. When you close a switch or change a component value, the entire circuit is recalculated in real-time. Current flow is animated with moving dots along wires.

What are the 8 lessons about?

The lessons cover: basic LED circuits, series vs parallel resistors, voltage dividers, short circuits and fuses, switch logic (AND/OR gates), RC charging curves, ammeter placement, and a multi-loop challenge. Each lesson has hints and a validate button.

Can I save my circuits?

Yes. Click "Save Circuit" to store your circuit in localStorage. You can load saved circuits anytime. You can also export the board as a PNG image.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no watermark. It is one of the free browser-based tools at jasperbernaers.com.