Motor Action (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this screencast, learners examine the interaction between a conductor that represents a motor armature and a magnetic field that represents a motor’s main field. This interaction causes the shaft to turn.
The Horizontal Portion of the Sine Wave
In this animated object, learners examine cycles, frequency, Hertz, wavelengths, and periods. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Time-Delay Relays
This animated lesson shows the operation of timer-on and timer-off delay relays used in ladder circuit operate.
Motor Speed Control
Learners examine the speed control circuits in a DC variable speed drive that cause the RPM of a motor to vary. This activity has audio content.
RPM of AC Motors
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners study factors that affect the synchronous speed of an AC motor: the applied AC frequency and the number of stator poles.
PLC Output Modules
The learner will understand the operation and configuration of various types of PLC output modules and how they're used.
Dielectric Constant
This learning activity presents information on how the type of material used for the dielectric of a capacitor affects the capacitor's value in farads.
Parallel LC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 1
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a parallel LC circuit when the applied frequency increases from 0 Hz toward resonance.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #7
By Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive object, learners determine the Vp, Vp-p, Vrms, Vavg, and the frequency of a sine wave that is displayed on an oscilloscope screen.
What's the Point?
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners dissect a portion of a wordy document by summarizing and "chunking" related bits of information to find the important points.
Salon Inspector
By Eileen Bouchard
In this interactive object, the learner views photos of the interior of a salon and identifies areas that violate Wisconsin safety and sanitation regulations.
Ethical Decision Making
By Sharon Opsahl
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of terms related to moral and ethical principles. They then use a process to analyze an ethical dilemma in a health care setting.
Superposition Theorem with Complex Numbers
Students read an explanation of "superposition" as a technique for ac circuit analysis. Complex numbers are used.
Analog Ohmmeter Operation
Learners follow procedures for measuring resistance using an analog ohmmeter. They examine the use of the Function Switch and the Range Switch and practice reading a non-linear scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Open-Collector Logic Device
In this animated object, learners view the operation of an open-collector inverter with and without a pull-up resistor.
The Vortex Flowmeter
Learners view an animation showing the operation of a Vortex flowmeter that is used to measure flow in a process control system.
Pneumatic Air Leaks
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
In this animated object, learners examine the causes of air leaks and read how to repair them. The object includes audio.
The LVDT: A Linear Voltage Differential Transformer in Action
In this animated object, learners study the operation of a linear voltage differential transformer. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Inverting Amplifier
The inverting amplifier configuration is presented. The closed loop voltage gain and the closed loop bandwidth formulas are explained, along with the concept of negative feedback.
Time Proportioning Application
In this animated activity, students view the plastic pellets in a profile extrusion machine being melted as the temperature of the heating elements is elevated by a time proportioning control system.
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
By Kelly Curran
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
The Multimedia Principle
By Wisc-Online
Explore how using words and pictures in eLearning produces better results than just using words alone.
Comparing Electronic and Hydraulic Components (Screencast)
Learners read about the similarities of electronic and hydraulic components and then match the schematic symbols in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Calculating Belt Length (Screencast)
By James Bourassa
In this screencast, learners follow steps to determine the proper starting belt length for a timing, flat, or v-belt drive.
Critical Thinking: Applying Analysis Steps to a Situation (Screencast)
The learner reviews steps in analyzing a process and applies them to a situation in his/her own work or personal life.