Crank Rocker Velocity
By James Bourassa
In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.
The Edge-finder
By Mike Cattelino
Students read about the edge-finder's parts and assembly, and view video clips of the tool in action.
Digital Thermometers
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the electronic components of a digital thermometer.
Capacitive Probe Sensors
Learners study the operation of capacitive probe sensors used to measure levels in a tank.
Shear - Hydraulic - Adira - Setting Back Gauge
By Dave Hoffman
Step-by-step of setting the back gauge with an Adira Hydraulic Shear.
Capacitive Proximity Sensor Target Considerations
In this animated object, learners examine the factors that determine how well a capacitive proximity sensor can detect an object. Those factors include size, position, and the materials from which the target is made. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Squaring a Part
By Erich Krowas
This video will guide you through the process of squaring a part on a milling machine.
Ultrasonic Flowmeters (Screencast)
By John Casey, Terry Bartelt
In this animated learning object, learners examine how an ultrasonic flowmeter measures the flow of liquids through a pipe using ultrasonic sound waves. A short quiz completes the activity.
Powers of Ten: The Proper Use of Symbols (Screencast)
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read about the six common terms used to represent the powers of ten in the field of electronics and complete two matching exercises.
Machine Tool Turning
By Kelly Curran
The learner will understand the basics of machine turning including how a lathe works, the equipment used, and commonly used terms.
Parallel Capacitance: Practice Problems
Learners solve six problems determining the total capacitance of a parallel circuit. Immediate feedback is provided.
Inductor Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #2
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.
Pipe/Tubing Bender - Parts Identification
The student reads about the parts of a pipe/tubing bender and later identifies them in an interactive review.
Transformer Loading
In this animated activity, learners see that changing the resistance value of the load in the secondary of a transformer causes current to vary in the primary.
Boolean Theorems (Multivariable)
Students read the multivariable theorems and view the graphic depictions of the Boolean expressions.
On-Off Control of a Feedback System
Learners examine the operation of the on-off control mode using a home heating example. A short quiz completes the activity.
Hydrostatic Pressure (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners read about hydrostatic pressure and observe how it is used to measure the level of a material in a container.
Total Resistance of a Series-Parallel Circuit: Practice Problems 2
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners work practice problems to calculate the total resistance of a circuit. Feedback is provided.
Op Amps 5: Non-Inverting Amplifier Circuit Resistance
By Todd Van De Hey
The learner will calculate basic circuit resistance.
Instantaneous Voltage Calculations of a Discharging RC Circuit (Using a TI-30XIIS Calculator)
In this animated object, learners view the keystrokes on a TI-30XIIS calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous voltage of a discharging RC circuit.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #4
Learners review Ohm's Law and 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.
Voltage and Resistors
By Tim Tewalt
This is an animated troubleshooting exercise that takes voltage measurements to determine the fault of three different series circuits. There are six review questions that enable the learner to determine the effectiveness of the troubleshooting presentation.
Chordal Distances
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review how to use chordal distances to locate bolt hole circle locations. They then take a 10-question quiz to test their knowledge.
Lathe Project: Lathe Operations - Grinding a Tool
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.