Capacitive Reactance
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read an introduction to capacitive reactance and view examples.
Voltage, Resistance, and Current Relationships
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll explain how voltage and resistance in a series circuit affect current flow.
Strength of Materials: An Introduction to Centroids
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this animated object, learners examine how to find the center of gravity of a steel rod and of a two-dimensional shape.
Crank Slider Velocity
By James Bourassa
In this animated object, learners identify the basic parts and operation of a crank slider mechanism. They also follow the steps to use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a slider component.
Integral Reset Setting
Learners study animations showing the integral function of a closed-loop control system and the difference between the two types of integral controller settings, reset rate and reset time. A short quiz completes the activity.
DC Compound Motors
Learners study animation showing the operation of cumulative and differential DC compound motors. A short quiz completes the activity.
Automatic PLC Counting
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
Learners study an animated PLC counting operation and examine how the count is automatically reset.
Maximum Proximity Sensor Switching Speed
In this animated object, learners study what happens if the maximum switching speed of a proximity sensor is exceeded.
Transistor Fundamentals: Review of Logarithms
Students review logarithms as they pertain to electronics.
Mechanical Advantage (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners apply lever ratios to calculate the mechanical advantage in basic mechanisms.
The Reflected Load in a Transformer (Screencast)
Learners examine how the load resistance connected to the secondary coil of a transformer affects the primary current. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Quick-Return Mechanism Velocity Calculations
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the maximum velocity of the work stroke and the return stroke.
Series Inductance
In this learning activity you'll calculate the total inductance of a series circuit.
Pneumatic Cylinder Flow Control
Learners use animated needle valves and check valves to change the speed of a pneumatic cylinder as it extends and retracts. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
True Power
Students read about the concept of true power and view examples of how it is dissipated as heat is provided.
Hydraulic Color Code Circuit Example
In this animated and interactive object, learners use a color code to understand the operations of a hydraulic circuit. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Elements of Machine Vision
By Craig Hemken
Learners examine the basic elements of a machine vision system. A short quiz completes the activity.
The PLC Examine-Off Instruction
In this animated object, learners examine the operation and programming requirements of a PLC Examine-Off instruction. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Sensitivity Adjustments of a Capacitive Sensor
In this animated object, learners study the effects of making sensitivity adjustments to a capacitive sensor.
Transistor Fundamentals: AC Coupling Capacitors
Students view the design and function of an ac model for a transistor circuit.
Transistor Fundamentals: AC Model Equations
Students view the equations used to determine the ac parameters of the transistor circuit.
Armature Reaction
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated activity, learners study how the magnetic field of an armature can distort the DC motor's main magnetic field. A brief quiz completes the object.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #9
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Current Divider Rule Practice Problems
In this interactive object, learners review the CDR and work nine problems. Immediate feedback is given.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Mode Function (Setting Up Your Calculator)
The learner examines the setup process of a TI-83 Plus calculator. The process is demonstrated and examples are given.