The Strain Wave Gear Principle
By cebery
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
The Speed-Power Product
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine how to multiply the gate propagation delay by the gate power dissipation to find the speed-power product. Examples are shown.
The Six-Axis Robot
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
The Productive Business
By Barbara Liang, Rosie Bunnow
Learners apply knowledge about how productivity is reflected in people, processes, and goals.
The Planetary Gear Drive
The learner will understand the design of a planetary gear drive and its advantages and disadvantages.
The Operation of a Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Circuit
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine how a multiplexer and a demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same binary counter.
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 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer IC Data Transfer Circuit
In this animated activity, the learner examines how a 74150 IC multiplexer and a 74154 IC demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same input devices.
The MOD Number
Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.
The MOD 10 Counter
The technique for designing a MOD 10 counter is introduced. Asynchronous inputs of a JK flip-flop are used to clear the counter.
The Logic Gates (Screencast)
Students read information about basic logic gates including the gates' names, symbols, Boolean expressions, pronunciations, and truth tables. They then complete a matching exercise.
The JK Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view the input and output leads of a JK flip-flop. They also see how it functions in each mode of operation. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
The Induction Motor Slip
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
The History of Standards
By Barbara Anderegg
In this learning activity you'll review the historical progression of standards to learn what makes a good standard.
The Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view the flip-flop and read about its outputs, the information it stores, and its storage conditions. A quiz completes the lesson.
The Engine Lathe
By Kelly Curran
This document is a visual and text description of the engine lathe.
The Electrician's Wheel of Laws Quiz
By James Bourassa
Learners test their knowledge of the variations of Watt's Law and Ohm's Law with this quiz.
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.
The Digital Logic Probe
Students view the layout and operation of a digital logic probe.
The Dial Caliper
Learners review guidelines for the proper use of a dial caliper. Illustrations appear throughout the learning object.
The Cycloidal Gear Drive
The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.
The Care and Use of a Caliper
By Phil Peters
The learner examines the four different ways that a caliber can be used to measure dimensions and distances.
The Absolute Rotary Encoder
The learner will gain an understanding of robot motion control by comprehending the fundamentals of the encoder.
The 8 Wastes of the Lean Production System
By Janet Braun
The learner identifies ways to eliminate or minimize wastes found in business processes. A quiz completes the activity.
The 4-Input Truth Table
In this learning activity you'll practice using the 4-input truth table.