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- CRESCENT MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS 3.00
- P.O. Box 7183
- Victoria, Texas 77903
-
- Sept. 6th. 1993 (Labor day!!)
-
-
- 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 will need VGA color to run this program.
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- 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, without cost or warranty.
- The software (DC1.ZIP) may be freely copied, enjoyed, and further
- distributed provided the two requested steps (later in this file) are
- followed.
-
- Crescent Multimedia, has finished the 17 module DC electronics course,
- and now offers all 17 modules for the price of $38.00. The 17 modules
- will provide many (perhaps hundreds) of hours of study and enjoyment.
-
- In 1994, we will finish the 17 AC electronic modules, and you will be
- notified when they are available. When finished, Crescent Multimedia will
- have complete courses in AC / DC / 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, four DC modules
- are devoted to math, algebra 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. All modules can run in a "stand alone" mode or from
- a floppy, but we suggest you use the menu driven interface and a hard
- disk. All modules require a VGA monitor, but will run on most IBM
- compatible computers. The modules can be shipped on 5 1/2 inch
- and 3 1/4 inch high density floppies as well as 3 1/4 inch low density
- floppies. Sorry, but the modules are too large for low density 5 1/2
- inch floppies.
-
- Loading DC101.zip
- Copy the DC101.ZIP file to your hard disk. You could name the directory
- DC1 if you like. Unzip the DC101.zip file, and you should have seven (7)
- new files. Run the DCMENU.EXE file to start the program.
- Please note that only module DC1 (Atoms and Electrons) and the information
- selections are active on the menu. When ordering the complete set of
- 17 modules, DC101.ZIP will be replaced with every thing active.
- Please note that DC1 is a DOS program, and will not run in windows.
- ENJOY !!
-
- 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 "DC101.ZIP".
-
- Second:
- If some of the files are missing, the programs will not work properly.
- Please make sure that the DC101.ZIP package you share via bulletin
- board or diskette contains all of the following 7 files, which together
- constitute the complete Version 1.01 release:
-
-
- * README.1ST The message you are reading now.
- * ORDER.TXT Prints out your comments and / or orders.
- * DCMENU.EXE The DC electronic menu program.
- * DC1.EXE The introduction program. (Atoms and Electrons)
- * INFO.EXE Information file.
- * INFO2.EXE Another information file.
- * File_id.diz Software identification and description file
-
- Thank you for your interest in our electronic CAI modules.
- If you would like to comment via CompuServe, address mail to 73211,3617
-
- Sincerely,
-
- Dennis M. De Laurier
-
-
- The following is a listing of the DC and AC modules (descriptions follow).
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- 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
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- AC electronics course (available in 1994)
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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
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- DC MODULE DESCRIPTIONS:
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- DC Module 1: ATOMS AND ELECTRONS
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- Module description
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- 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.
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- DC Module 2: Volts / Current / Resistance
- _________________________________________
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- Module description
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- This module introduces the basic concepts of voltage, current
- and resistance. Resistors and factors affecting resistivity are covered.
- Dry and wet cells are covered as well as series and parallel connections.
- Conductivity is also discussed.
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- DC Module 3: Numbers greater than one
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- Module description
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- 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.
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- DC Module 4: Numbers less than one
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- Module description
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- 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.
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- DC Module 5: Resistor Color Code
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- Module description
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- Resistor color codes, resistor types and low value resistors are
- examined in this module. Resistor types and power are also
- covered.
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- DC Module 6: Using the scientific calculator
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- Module description
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- This module covers the scientific calculator as used in making
- electronic calculations. This module prepares the student
- for solving problems in later modules.
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- DC Module 7: Ohms Law and Power
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- Module description
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- Ohms law and power in simple circuits are covered in this module.
- Calculator examples are shown with most problems.
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- DC Module 8: Series Circuits
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- Module description
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- This module examines series circuits, voltage drops, current, power
- and an introduction to Kirchhoff's voltage law. Calculator
- examples are given for most problems.
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- DC Module 9: Parallel Circuits
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- Module description
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- This module covers parallel circuits, voltage drops, current, and
- power. Kirchhoff's current law is also discussed. Calculator
- examples are given.
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- DC Module 10: Series Parallel Circuits
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- Module description
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- 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.
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- DC Module 11: Voltage Dividers
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- Module description
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- Loaded and unloaded voltage dividers, bridge circuits, and the
- concepts of opens, shorts and voltage references are all part of
- this module.
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- DC Module 12: Kirchhoff's Law
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- Module description
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- Kirchhoff's law is introduced, as it is applied in dual source
- voltage circuits. The entire module deals with only these
- problems.
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- DC Module 13: Advanced DC Circuit Analysis
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- Module description
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- This advanced module covers voltage and current sources,
- Superposition solutions, and Thevenin's and Norton's Theorem.
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- DC Module 14: Capacitors and RC Time Constants
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- Module description
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- Capacitor concepts, construction and types of capacitors are
- covered. The module also covers the units of capacitance, and
- resistive capacitor time constant circuits.
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- DC Module 15: Introduction to Magnetism
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- Module description
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- 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.
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- DC Module 16: Inductors and LC Time Constants
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- Module description
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- Self inductance, inductors, time constants, the units of
- inductance and series and parallel inductors are all part of this
- module.
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- DC Module 17: Volt / Ohm / Amp Meters
- _____________________________________
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- Module description
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- 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.
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