Electronics Basics Lesson Plan

The PDF file found below will assist both the teacher and student in learning about the fundamental concepts regarding basic electronics that are needed to construct the electronic version of the Fluid Power Demonstrator (PFPD). This newest version of the PFPD is a pneumatic, which utilize gas, system and contain four basic components: a reservoir, a pump or compressor, a valve, and a cylinder. Using the PFPD students learn about the properties of gases, how forces are transmitted and multiplied within these systems, and how basic electronics allow the system to operate properly.

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