Electronics experiment boards -- What experiment can I do with these?

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The discussion centers on utilizing antique electrical experiment boards associated with Rajasthan University for practical experiments. Participants suggest investigating the components on the boards, including identifying part numbers, assessing functionality, and understanding specifications such as current ratings for meters, diode tolerances, and capacitor types. This foundational exploration is crucial for anyone engaged in electronics, as it mirrors the real-world practices of electrical engineers who often characterize and utilize various components without complete documentation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, diodes)
  • Understanding of circuit functionality and measurements
  • Familiarity with reading component data sheets
  • Experience with analog electronics principles
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to identify and interpret component data sheets for electronic parts
  • Learn about measuring current and voltage in circuits using multimeters
  • Investigate the characteristics and applications of bridge rectifiers
  • Explore the principles of circuit analysis in analog electronics
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This discussion is beneficial for electronics enthusiasts, students in electrical engineering, and hobbyists looking to deepen their understanding of circuit components and practical experimentation techniques.

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VVS2000 said:
I recently got these electrical experiment boards to do some experiments but I am new to doing experiments with such boards. Can someone help? Thanks in advance
Wow, those are antique! I'm guessing that they did not come with any documentation other than the drawings on them? Were you able to find anything about them by doing a Google search? At least one of them is labeled with a school's Physics department on it, I think.
 
berkeman said:
Wow, those are antique! I'm guessing that they did not come with any documentation other than the drawings on them? Were you able to find anything about them by doing a Google search? At least one of them is labeled with a school's Physics department on it, I think.
Yeah they're associated with rajasthan university but could'nt find anything more than that, these images have reduced in size and clarity after uploading them, I will attach a link to the proper clarity of the images
 
Those look pretty cool. I wish I'd had those when I was young.

I think your first experiment is to investigate each of the components on those boards. What are they supposed to be? Are any of them damaged? How do they work, for example: how much current makes a meter go to full scale; or what is a bridge rectifier? If any have part numbers try to find their component data sheets; for example, how much current can you pass through a diode without damage? What type of capacitors are provided? are they polarized? How much voltage can the tolerate? How much power can each resistor dissipate without damage?

BTW, this isn't just about figuring out what you have. This is a large fraction of what practicing EEs do. Our circuits are full of parts we buy, and we spend lots of time and effort just figuring out how to use what we've bought (reading manufacturer's documents), or how to buy what we need. In the world of analog electronics or fast digital circuits, there is often a lot of time and effort spent characterizing the tricky parts of the system. Often we don't have the data we need for parts we have to use, or that we built ourselves, and so we must experiment to find that data.
 

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