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CRESCENT MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS Rev1.1
P.O. Box 7183
Victoria, Texas 77903
April 11th. 1993
Dear Users:
Hello and thanks for trying our software. I hope you have an educational
experience using the introductory module to DC electronics. We enjoyed
creating it, and I am looking forward to hearing your comments on the
module.
NOTE: You need a VGA monitor capable of 640x480x16 colors for this program.
DC1 was released to the public domain on April 11th. 1993 by Crescent
Multimedia Systems of Victoria, Texas. All code and images remain the
property of Crescent Multimedia Systems, but may be used by the general
public for non-commercial use only, without cost or warranty.
The software may be freely copied, enjoyed, and further distributed
provided the two requested steps (later in this file) are followed.
Crescent Multimedia, when finished, will have 90+ modules covering DC, AC,
solid-state, and digital electronics. Most of these modules will be 0.5 to
1 megabyte in size. Unlike some commercial CAI (Computer Aided
Instruction) modules, our modules will have some "beef" to them. It really
isn't possible to adequately learn electronics without using math and some
simple algebra. None of our modules teach by using just "Pretty Pictures".
In fact, three DC modules are devoted to math and using a calculator.
All modules contain user interaction, reviews, quizzes, and a final test.
Additional features include graphics animation, looping back, and user-
paced instruction.
For those wishing to look at Module 2, Crescent Multimedia makes the
following offer. If you return the evaluation form (form.txt) along
with $8.00 for shipping and other costs, we will send you Module 2 on
a 5.25 or 3.5 inch high density floppy.
Module 2 introduces the basic concepts of voltage, current and
resistance. Resistors, resistor construction, and factors affecting
resistivity are covered. Dry and wet cells are covered as well as
series and parallel connections. Conductivity is also discussed.
(Refer to the END of this document for summaries of the other modules!)
If you are posting our DC1 module to an electronic bulletin board, we
have a couple of special requests:
First:
If you are uploading this release to a bulletin board, please
use "DC1.ZIP".
Second:
Please make sure that the DC1 package you share via bulletin
board or diskette contains all of the following 3 files, which together
constitute the complete Version 1.0 release:
* README.1ST The message you are reading now
* FORM.TXT Prints out your comments and/or orders module 2.
* DC1.EXE The introduction program
Thank you for your interest in our electronic CAI modules. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Dennis De Laurier
The following is a listing of the DC and AC modules (summaries follow).
DC electronics course
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Module Description
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1 Atoms and Electrons.
2 Volts / Current / Resistance
3 Numbers greater than one. Scientific and metric notation.
4 Numbers less than one. Scientific and metric notation.
5 Resistor Color codes
6 Using the calculator in electronic calculations.
7 Ohms Law and Power
8 Series Circuits
9 Parallel Circuits
10 Series / Parallel Circuits
11 Voltage Dividers
12 Kirchhoff's Law
13 Advanced DC Circuit Analysis.
14 Capacitors / RC Time Constants.
15 Introduction to Magnetism
16 Inductors and L/R Time Constants
17 Volt / Ohm / Amp Meters
18 Electronic Components
19 Schematic Symbols
AC electronics course
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Module Description
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1 Alternating Current
2 Generating AC
3 AC Values
4 Non-sinusoidal Waveforms
5 AC Measurements
6 AC Meters
7 Resistive AC circuits
8 Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance
9 C and RC circuits
10 RC Filters
11 Solving Right Triangles
12 Inductance and Inductive Reactance
13 RL Circuits
14 Tuned Circuits, Q and Bandwidth
15 RLC Circuits
16 LC Filters
17 Transformers
18 Motors
19 AC Power distribution
DC MODULE DESCRIPTIONS:
DC Module 1: ATOMS AND ELECTRONS
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Module description
This introductory module covers the basic atomic makeup of the
atom, and its function in the generation of electrical voltage
and current. Concepts like electrostatic effects, polarity,
current flow, ions, conductors and insulators are covered in
depth. basic batteries and voltage sources are discussed.
DC Module 2: Volts / Current / Resistance
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Module description
This module introduces the basic concepts of voltage, current
and resistance. Resistors, resistor construction, and factors
affecting resistivity are covered. Dry and wet cells are covered
as well as series and parallel connections. Conductivity is also
discussed.
DC Module 3: Numbers greater than one
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Module description
This module introduces the student to scientific and metric
notation as it is used in the electronics industry. The module
covers the metric range of Kilo, Mega, Giga, and the treatment
and conversion of numbers falling in this range. The student is
also introduced to scientific notation conversion of these same
numbers. Converting back to decimal is also covered.
DC Module 4: Numbers less than one
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Module description
In this module, the student is exposed to metric and scientific
notation as applied to numbers less than one. This module
covers the milli, micro, nano and pico metric range, as well as
scientific notation conversion of numbers falling in this range.
Again, converting back to decimal is covered.
DC Module 5: Resistor Color Code
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Module description
Resistor color codes, resistor types and low value resistors are
examined in this module. Resistor types and power are also
covered.
DC Module 6: Using the scientific calculator
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Module description
This module covers the scientific calculator as used in making
electronic calculations. This module prepares the student
for solving problems in later modules.
DC Module 7: Ohms Law and Power
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Module description
Ohms law and power in simple circuits are covered in this module.
Calculator examples are shown with most problems.
DC Module 8: Series Circuits
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Module description
This module examines series circuits, voltage drops, current, power
and an introduction to Kirchhoff's voltage law. Calculator
examples are given for most problems.
DC Module 9: Parallel Circuits
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Module description
This module covers parallel circuits, voltage drops, current, and
power. Kirchhoff's current law is also discussed. Calculator
examples are given.
DC Module 10: Series Parallel Circuits
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Module description
Students use their knowledge from previous modules in this series
parallel module. This module combines and uses Kirchhoff's
voltage and current laws to solve basic series parallel
circuits. Voltage loops, and current nodes are covered in detail.
Power and calculator examples are also included.
DC Module 11: Voltage Dividers
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Module description
Loaded and unloaded voltage dividers, bridge circuits, and the
concepts of opens, shorts and voltage references are all part of
this module.
DC Module 12: Kirchhoff's Law
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Module description
Kirchhoff's law is introduced, as it is applied in dual source
voltage circuits. The entire module deals with only these
problems.
DC Module 13: Advanced DC Circuit Analysis
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Module description
This advanced module covers voltage and current sources,
Superposition solutions, and Thevenin's and Norton's Theorem.
DC Module 14: Capacitors and RC Time Constants
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Module description
Capacitor concepts, construction and types of capacitors are
covered. The module also covers the units of capacitance, and
resistive capacitor time constant circuits.
DC Module 15: Introduction to Magnetism
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Module description
Topics like magnets, lines of force, magnetic materials, and the
theory of magnetism are included. In addition, generating
magnetic fields, the left hand law, and magnetic quantities are
covered.
DC Module 16: Inductors and LC Time Constants
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Module description
Self inductance, inductors, time constants, the units of
inductance and series and parallel inductors are all part of this
module.
DC Module 17: Volt / Ohm / Amp Meters
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Module description
This module covers the use of these three types of meters, and
their construction. Meter movements, voltage multipliers and
meter shunts are covered in detail.
DC Module 18: Electronic components
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Module description
This module discusses items like switches, resistors, capacitors,
fuses, integrated circuits and surface-mount components.
DC Module 19: Schematic symbols
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Module description
This module introduces the student to the symbols used on
electronic schematics. All the devices covered in previous
modules are covered as well as several new ones.
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