Systems - System basics, Open-loop systems, Closed-loop systems, Systems in industry, System flow charts Electronics - Materials used in electronics, Insulators and conductors, Electronic circuits, Circuit symbols, Current, Parallel components, Microcontrollers, Measuring current and potential difference, Measuring power, Series and parallel resistor networks, Diodes, Switching circuits, Logic gates, The 555 timer integrated circuit, Operational amplifier
Pneumatics - Pneumatics, Single-acting cylinders, Double-acting cylinders, Three-port two-way valve, Five-port two-way valve, Pneumatic symbols, Reservoirs, Calculating force, Safety features
Mechanics - Introduction, Rotary systems, Cranks, Ratchet and pawls, Linkages, Toggle clamp, Parallel linkage, Reverse motion linkage, Bell crank linkage, Application of linkages, Crankshaft, Steam train crankshaft, Sprocket and chains, Gears and gear trains, Gears, Gear ratios, Compound gear ratios, Bevel gears, Rack and pinion, Pulley systems, Worm gears, Output speeds of worm wheels, Pulley systems, Adjusting pulleys, Cams, Pear shaped cams, Eccentric cams
Products and Applications - Identify, analyse and evaluate, Specification and material choices, Smart materials, Manufacturing processes, Injection moulding, Blow moulding, Vacuum forming, CAD and CAM