Change Proteus Trace Size and Layer for Auto Router

[@cr6925]

A setting up design rules video would be very interesting. In particular I'm wondering how to prevent Proteus from auto routing power and ground traces when I already have a power and ground ground plane...

[@ScottCard]

Let me know if this helps!😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfWdIehgM2epJI

[@federicosvanascini1072]

Great Video. Thanks for your time. hug from Argentina. Have a good day.

[@ScottCard]

Thanks, glad you like it! 👍

[@juannadie2897]

Excelent tutorial, I wonder if could be possible to create in Proteus a trace with 2 different widths. I have seen this kind of trace in Altrium PCB layout. It was used in Arduino Pro Mini PCB design in the zone the trace has to pass between 2 pads of the Atmega328p tqfp32 corners (there the trace is width decreased to prevent too close distance when pass between 2 corner 45° pads). I could not find the way in Proteus and I personally prefer it (much more intuitive and friendly) to Altrium

[@ScottCard]

You can. It can be done manually, or you can use room mode. This typically just relaxes the minimums, but we can check if we can see if the maximum can also be manipulated.

[@juannadie2897]

Thanks, I will give It a try.

[@samobenedicic3051]

Very nice tutorial.

[@ScottCard]

Thank you so much!

[@jlungumax]

Hi Please make a video on how to select through hole parts

[@ScottCard]

That sounds like a great idea. Have just the project for that.

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

Admin.Pls kindly make a tutorial on making gold finger pcb in proteus

[@ScottCard]

Here you go, again. hehe kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfWdIehgM2epJI

[@eliesawma5835]

How can i add a battery on the bottom side of the board?

[@ScottCard]

Thank you for the question. First, import or create the footprint for the battery. If you need to make your own, this video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGW6pnmogcukiMU Next, simply mirror the part in the PCB layout (Ctrl+M). The silkscreen should now be magenta, indicating that it is on the bottom. You can double check by using the 3D viewer if it is enabled on your version. Hope this helps 🤓

[@samobenedicic3051]

Since I don't know how to ask a generic question (outside of the specific topic of this video) I'll do it here. I had a project involving switching 230V AC on a board via SSR, load about 300-500W, depending on which parts on the output side were active at the time. I ordered the boards from Chinese manufacturer and copper there is pretty thin. I've never managed to route the same connection both on top and bottom copper (same route on both). Is it even doable? To have the same track on top and bottom copper? Regards, Samo

[@ScottCard]

Yes, you can use a zone as a trace. Once made, coppy it and change layers so you now have it on top and bottom. You can then use the via stich to connect them. Also, if you specify 2oz copper it will help but at 2 or 3 amps this should not be an issue. Hope this helps.

[@samobenedicic3051]

@@ScottCard It does help. While I was going through your videos I was playing with this on the second monitor. I'll check it tomorrow with the Seeed guys if it works, but I may have found a very simple solution. Copy route. Move it aside. Change layer. Move it on top of the original. You get some complaints from the software, but Gerber Viewer seems happy.

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

Pls upload making high voltage pcb in proteus

[@ScottCard]

Hope this helps! 😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfWdIehgM2epJI

[@mahfoudiarabah8684]

Please what is the standard thikness and can we change it ?

[@ScottCard]

1.6mm is a standard for FR4. It can be changed by using the Layer Stackup found under the Technology tab. Hope this helps!

[@mahfoudiarabah8684]

@@ScottCard thank you

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

How can I make ground grid in proteus

[@ScottCard]

One of the options when you are creating your ground pour is the "Type". It is defaulted to Solid but you can change it to hatch, then modify the spacing. Let me know if this helps or if you would like a specific video on this!

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

@@ScottCard I want a video

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

@@ScottCard I need a video on this

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

@@ScottCard I will if you can make a video on the zone property dialog box and explain function of each command and it uses

[@ScottCard]

OK, I will do my best. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

Good day Admin. Pls how can I print clone or trace circuit diagram design make new pcb circuit print in proteus

[@ScottCard]

Your best bet would be to convert your image to a BMP then import it into Proteus. You may be able to change layers then or trace over it but, your NET list will not be present. Not the best tool for the job maybe.

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

How can I add soldermask to vias

[@ScottCard]

The easiest way is to use a pas instead of a via. You can then attach it to a net. Alternatively, you can add via stitching. See this video and let us know if it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmbVpoOajMt2arM 😜

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

Pls how can I do soldermasking in proteus

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

How can I do Cutout in proteus

[@ScottCard]

You can draw your cutout using the board edge layer in the 2d graphics tool.

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

@@ScottCard Pls can you make a video for me

[@adeshinaajibola5114]

Pls can you make a tutorial video on it

[@ScottCard]

Sure thing. But in the meantime, you can draw it wining a mechanical layer. The board house will see this as a cut out. Otherwise, just draw the shape as board edge. A little long winded but, this may also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4CpqHScd8-qbMk

[@jlungumax]

Hi Please make a video on how to select through hole parts

[@ScottCard]

Will do. Thanks for the suggestion 😊