AP# 3 - Troubleshooting Lab Scenarios

Description:

This application will be designed to help students learn circuit trouble shooting techniques. The app will have a set of DC and AC electronic circuits that the user can select from. Each circuit will have a set of “faults” that might result in a failure. The student can select a particular version and then use app tools like a Digital multimeter (DMM) or virtual oscilloscope to isolate the failure in the circuit.

The student will be required to demonstrate they understand the proper measurement procedure (i.e. where to connect the oscilloscope probe, how to measure DC values etc.)

Feedback will be provided to guide the student on the correct or recommended procedures.

Mock-up Example of App Interfaces:

 

The application will leverage the touch screen interface including such controls as:

-          Selection and app control buttons

-          Tap interface to indicate measurement points

-          Tap interface to open circuit for series measurement

-          Tap controls for virtual oscilloscope and DMM

Type of Application: Native Android and iOs application and Flash-based implementation

Development Platform(s):Flash CS5 and  Eclipse (Android SKD Application) and Xcode (iOS SKD Application) as needed

AP #2 - Web-based Operational Amplifier Mini-Lesson

This web-based application for operational amplifiers will include a set of information pages, video content, and interactive concept reinforcement exercises.

This application will be similar to a digital textbook where the user can use table of contents, glossary and other tools to locate information on the use of operational amplifiers.

Due to the application being HTML 5 –based, there will be both  mobile device web access and a Flash-based access using a learning management system.

Mock-up Example of App:

The application will leverage the touch screen interface including such controls as:

-          Tap to navigate and display content

-          Tap and buttons to perform exercises

Type of Application: HTML 5 web-based application and Flash-based implementation

Development Platform: Rapid Intake www.rapidintake.com) 

App #1 - DC Circuit Analysis and Measurement

For this post, I wanted to share the idea for the first mobile app that we will develop for the project. I'll have other posts for the remaining apps.

DC Circuit and Measurement APP

Description:

This application will include a series of DC electric circuit layout (i.e. voltage dividers, bridge and ladder networks, etc.) which will allow the user to modify component values (i.e. resistor values, DC supply voltages, etc.)  and perform a DC circuit analysis of the modified schematic. The purpose of this feature of the application is to allow the user to test their knowledge of DC circuit analysis.

Additionally the user will use a virtual Digital Multi-meter (DMM) to measure the DC analysis values (i.e. voltage drops, currents, combinational resistance, etc.). The user will be required to set the correct controls for the DMM and indicate how the DMM is connected to the circuit (i.e. measure voltage across a resistor versus measuring current though a resistor). The purpose of this feature of the application is to reinforce the proper measurement procedures for DC circuits.

Mock-up Example of App Interfaces:

 

The application will leverage the touch screen interface including such controls as:

•    Selection and app control buttons
•      Tap to configure component values
•     Scroll interface to set resistor values
•     Text interface to set supply values
•       Tap interface to indicate measurement points
•        Tap interface to open circuit for series measurements
•        Tap controls for DMM

Type of Application: Native Android and iOs application

Development Platform(s): Eclipse (Android SKD Application) and Xcode (iOS SKD Application)

 Please share you comments and suggestions on this app!