A web-based remote laboratory for performing experiments in basic electrical engineering courses

Abstract

This paper describes the development and testing of a web-based remote laboratory for performing experiments in basic electrical engineering courses. The prototype experiments are from a variety of courses including circuit analysis, logic design, analog electronics, digital electronics, and industrial control. In addition to observing the waveforms and reading the measured voltage and current values, the remote user can also change certain parameters of the experiment such as signal frequency, amplitude, gain, and digital inputs. A digital camera in the laboratory provides the remote user updated video images of the experimental setup. Audio instructions about the selected experiment are also provided. Some test results are described and limitations of the presented laboratory setup are discussed.

A Flexible and Web Based Remote Laboratory for Mechatronics System Experiment Course

“…But the experiment resources are usually limited due to an increasing student's number and sometimes students might have to perform the experiments in real laboratories in larger group sizes. Recently, remote laboratories that can provide practical experience nearly similar to that gained by performing the experiments in real laboratories have been widely used in graduate and undergraduate education [1,2] . It is quite helpful to enhance their practical knowledge by complimenting the group learning experience in real laboratories with individual learning through remote laboratories [3] .…”