Project Sheet: Lathe Maintenance
By Kelly Curran
This is a project that gives steps to complete the activity.
Transformers
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read an introduction to transformers that includes schematic symbols, turns ratios, mutual inductance, and the coefficient of coupling.
Selecting Electrodes For Wire Feed Welding
By Dave Hoffman
In this interactive object, learners read an explanation of the electrodes used for welding with the GMAW and FCAW processes. In two matching exercises, students test their knowledge of classification and specification numbers.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #4
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.
Optical Encoder Classifications
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine the two types of optical encoders used in automation applications: incremental and absolute. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Assembling a Circuit from a Schematic Diagram
In this animated object, students examine the steps for wiring an electrical circuit from reading a schematic diagram.
Exclusive-OR Gates
In this learning activity you'll explore how an Exclusive-OR gate operates by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Air-to-Open/Air-to-Close Valves
Learners examine how air-to-open valves and air-to-close valves are used in different situations. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Transistor Fundamentals: Voltage-Divider Biased NPN Transistor
Students view drawings of the dc analysis of a voltage-divider biased NPN transistor.
The Full-Wave Rectifier
Learners view the operation of a full-wave rectifier which has two diodes.
Internal Elements of a 555 Timer (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal elements of a 555 IC and their operation.
Concepts of Programming 5: Pseudocode Structure of Inputs and Outputs
By Jason Vosters
Understand pseudocode structure of Inputs and Outputs, a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
Power Law Practice Problems #1
Learners review the three formulas for power and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and asked to solve for power. Immediate feedback is provided.
A Sample Exam for Digital Electronics
Students answer 10 questions in a sample exam. This exercise covers number systems, number conversion, logic gates, and combinational design. Feedback is provided.
Safety - Hydraulic Metal Shears
The learner reads about safety considerations for operating a hydraulic metal shear. Text, graphics and a brief assessment are included.
The Electrostatic Charge of a Capacitor
In this animated activity, learners examine the conversion of electrical energy into an electrostatic charge within the dielectric material of a capacitor.
Logic State Signals
In this learning activity you'll identify the voltage levels produced or recognized by digital logic devices as valid or invalid logic state signals.
The Universal NOR Gate
Learners read how the NOR gate can be configured to obtain the other common logic gates. Schematics and Boolean expressions demonstrate how the AND, OR, and Hex Inverter functions are achieved through the use of only NOR gates
The Shunt Motor Open Field
In this animated object, learners observe the changes inside the DC shunt motor that could cause the motor to break apart when its field coil opens. A short quiz completes the activity.
One-Shot PLC Operation
Learners view an animation showing the one-shot operation of a programmable logic controller.
Procedure for Setting the Tool Length Offsets on a Vertical CNC Machining Center with a Fanuc O-M Control
By Les Rhines
Students view how the tool length offsets are set on the CNC Machine. They read a description of a method that uses a 2-inch gage block as a height reference.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #3
Learners review Ohm's Law and then work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
Series RC Circuit Practice Problems
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, students calculate capacitive reactance, phase angle, impedance, and power in series RC circuits.
Single-Cycle Reciprocation Circuit
In this animated lesson, the learner examines how a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to make a single extension and retraction.
The Variable Reluctance Stepper Motor (Screencast)
Learners view colorful animations showing the operation of a VR stepper motor.