Combustible Gas Detectors
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the theory of operation for a combustible gas detector. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Pressure-Controlled Sequencing Circuit
This animated lesson shows how a pressure switch connected in a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Demultiplexers (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a demultiplexer along with the data output and select lines. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Lathes: Tapers & Radii
By Kelly Curran
This document is a visual and text description of tapers and radii on a lathe.
The Op Amp Integrator
By Terry Fleischman
The learner will understand the circuit configuration and operation of an integrator op amp.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #3
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.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #4
In this interactive object, learners solve for the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #7
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.
Hydraulic Reservoirs
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
In this colorful and animated activity, learners examine the four functions provided by a hydraulic reservoir. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Hydraulic Filters
Studies show that more than 75 percent of all hydraulic system failures are a direct result of unclean oil. In this interactive object, learners examine the three primary types of hydraulic system filters. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Motor Protection
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
Learners examine devices that are used to protect a motor from damage, such as fuses, overload heaters, and thermal protectors. A quiz completes the activity.
Thru-Beam Photoelectric Sensors
This animated lesson shows the operation and characteristics of thru-beam optical sensors.
Sensor Wiring Configurations
In this animated object, learners examine how two- three- and four-wire sourcing and sinking sensors operate. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)
Students read about light-emitting diodes, including LED voltage and current, and how to protect against reverse voltage.
LED Flashing Circuit
In this animated and interactive object, learners study how a DC circuit, consisting of a diac, a capacitor, and two resistors, causes a light-emitting diode to turn on and off. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Diode Approximations (Screencast)
This learning object introduces the three approximations of a diode.
Displacement Level Sensors
In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.
Thread Cutting on a Drill Press
In this document you'll review thread cutting using a drill press.
Potentiometer Application
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine how a variable voltage is obtained from a variable resistor that is wired as a potentiometer across a fixed DC power supply.
Project Sheet: Radial Drilling Angle Plate Part 2a
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #2
Multivibrators
In this animated object, learners examine three different types of multivibrators: astable, monostable, and bistable. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Shear - Hydraulic - Adira - Operator's Panel
By Dave Hoffman
Picture of Adira hydraulic shear's operator's panel with part identification and instructions on how to start and stop the shear as well as setting stroke (cutting length).
Calculating Feed Speeds for Twist Drills
Students read how to calculate feed rates for drills in inches per minute (IPM). The IPM formula is given and students work two practice problems.
Lathe Project: Process Planning - Tap Handle 2 (Casting Setup)
This project gives steps to complete the activity.