Introduction

Now that you know how to use the Motor Controls trainer, you will build your first circuit. The following video will walk you through the steps of building the circuit according to the schematic shown below.

 

 

Lab 1-1 Schematic.JPG

Lab Instructions

  1. Watch the video introduction to this lab.
  2. Draw a schematic diagram, in Automation Studio or by hand, that represents a circuit that will operate as described in the video.
  3. Unplug the Motor Controls trainer.
  4. Build the circuit represented by the schematic above on the Motor Controls trainer.
  5. Plug in and turn on the Motor Controls trainer.
  6. Test the circuit.
  7. When a user presses the button, the light will come on.

Submission

To complete this lab, submit a 30-second video following the criteria found in the rubric. If you are working with another student, each of you must record and submit your own video.

If you are having problems uploading your video content, please watch the following presentations:

 

 

 

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