The Firing Circuit of a DC Drive
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners examine the firing circuits in a DC variable speed drive. The circuits cause the current flow through the armature and rpm to vary. This activity has audio content.
Op Amps 1: The Operational Amplifier
By Todd Van De Hey
The learner will examine the basic characteristics of the operational amplifier integrated circuit and solve for Vout.
Capacitive Reactance Practice Problems
By Patrick Hoppe
Students solve problems on the determination of total capacitive reactance of series-parallel capacitors.
Industrial Control Classifications
In this animated object, learners examine automated manufacturing systems classified as motion control, batch process control, and continuous process control.
Total Impedance of a Parallel Circuit Using Complex Numbers: Practice Problems
Students work six practice problems to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit.
The Function Generator
Students read a description of the function generator and view a graphic that labels its parts.
Power Factor Correction 1
Students read an explanation of power factor correction. Examples of both inductive and capacitive loads are given.
Propagation Delay
Learners examine the concept of propagation delay within a TTL logic gate. The concept is explained with the use of timing diagrams and sample calculations.
Inverters
In this learning activity you'll describe the operation of a logic inverter using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Transistor Fundamentals: The MOSFET
Students read an introduction to the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. They also examine its enhancement mode.
The Vertical Portion of the Sine Wave
In this animated lesson, learners examine sine waves and alternating current. A brief quiz completes the object.
Lathes - Metric Thread Cutting
By Kelly Curran
This document is a visual and text description of metric thread cutting on a lathe.
PLC Counter Instructions
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of up-counters and down-counters for a programmable controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Inductors in Parallel
Learners examine the process for determining the total inductance of a parallel circuit. They then complete practice problems.
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
By Jessie Jelinski
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a three-step block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
Magnitude Comparators
Learners view the operation of the 7485 integrated circuit magnitude comparator in this animated object. A quiz completes the activity.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #2
In this interactive object, learners determine the pulse width, period, duty cycle, and frequency of a waveform.
The TI-86 Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Key
The use of the reciprocal key on the TI-86 scientific calculator is demonstrated in the solution of parallel resistors.
Manual Control of a Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson shows how pushing a start or stop button on a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Project Sheet: Drill Press Auxiliary Operations
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Keys Explained
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll explore the Marvel PCII keys.
Voltages Across Series and Parallel Capacitive Circuits (Screencast)
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine how dc voltages develop across capacitors that are connected in series and in parallel.
Logic Symbols (Screencast)
The schematic symbols of logic gates used in digital circuits are shown.
Acceleration and Deceleration Adjustments
In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that causes the motor to accelerate or decelerate at slow rates. This learning object has audio content.
Questions Associated with Steel Rules
In this learning object you'll explore some frequently asked questions concerning steel rule usage.