What does Mark Rober do in Electrical Engineering?

Mark explains the physics behind electrical engineering systems, and breaks down the anatomy of a circuit, from sensors used to process inputs to effectors that make things happen. Learn to design circuits that execute complex electrical tasks.

What to expect in Mark Rober Creative Engineering class?

Mark Rober explains how to get set up, what to expect, and how to get the most out of the class. In this part of the class, Mark introduces you to his end-to-end creative engineering process. He designs and constructs a mechanical engineering build from start to finish, using pneumatics, springs, and motors to solve a problem relating to food.

What does Mark Rober do with his Arduino?

Mark uses Arduino ‘brains’ in his electrical builds to coordinate complex tasks like steering a bowling ball to get a strike. In the class, Mark breaks down the electrical engineering skills you need to program and control electrical components with Arduino.

What kind of tools does Mark Rober use?

Mark covers a range of advanced engineering tools and techniques he uses in his actual builds, including the pneumatic pressurized air systems that power the world’s largest super soaker and nerf gun, and the solenoid actuators that trigger them.

Who was the founder of Sprague Electric Company?

Sprague Electric. Sprague Electric was an electronic component maker founded by Robert C. Sprague in 1926. Sprague was best known for making a large line of capacitors used in a wide variety of electrical and electronic in commercial, industrial and military/space applications.

How is the right way to test electronic components?

Many of us when starting in the field of electronic repair check each electronic component one by one by removing it out from the board. This is the right way to test electronic components but it is very time consuming.

Why was Sprague Electric important in the Cold War?

Sprague Electric flourished during the Cold War and the Space Race because of their reputation and experience in the building of military components. However, by 1954 most of Sprague Electric’s sales and profits were from the TV and radio markets; military products sales were second. Sales reached almost $50 million.

Why was Sprague capacitor company bought by Vishay?

The type of insulating material determined the capacitor’s capacitance and maximum voltage. Capacitors are also useful in high power applications like motors, and soon Sprague turned his attention those areas as well. Sprague capacitor products were bought and absorbed by Vishay in early 1993. Sprague found a sustainable product line in capacitors.