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!