hi,
Looking back over the past few months posts regarding simulators, its obvious that some members
consider them useless, while others praise them.
I think the word 'simulator' has the same broad indefinite meaning as the word 'computer'.
IMO, when a reference is made to a 'simulator', it should be made clear what area of simulation thats
being referred to, for example, circuit, hardware, MCU or training simulators, to name just a few.
Providing the user is aware of the limitations, I consider all simulators have a key role to play in all the above applications.
Speaking from practical experience, they can save time and money in the development of a project, also the safety aspects are very important.
Air crews, Astronauts and now Doctors/Surgeons are trained on simulators.
If a novice\newbie has access to a PIC or Circuit simulator and it helps him to understanding the project,
I would say use it, providing he/she realises its just a 'tool'.
After all, computers are in effect just a simulator programmed to do different tasks.
It could be argued that when a computer runs, say a 'calculator program' its simulating a calculating machine.
I would be interested to know what other members think about 'simulators'.
Regards
Looking back over the past few months posts regarding simulators, its obvious that some members
consider them useless, while others praise them.
I think the word 'simulator' has the same broad indefinite meaning as the word 'computer'.
IMO, when a reference is made to a 'simulator', it should be made clear what area of simulation thats
being referred to, for example, circuit, hardware, MCU or training simulators, to name just a few.
Providing the user is aware of the limitations, I consider all simulators have a key role to play in all the above applications.
Speaking from practical experience, they can save time and money in the development of a project, also the safety aspects are very important.
Air crews, Astronauts and now Doctors/Surgeons are trained on simulators.
If a novice\newbie has access to a PIC or Circuit simulator and it helps him to understanding the project,
I would say use it, providing he/she realises its just a 'tool'.
After all, computers are in effect just a simulator programmed to do different tasks.
It could be argued that when a computer runs, say a 'calculator program' its simulating a calculating machine.
I would be interested to know what other members think about 'simulators'.
Regards