Engineering education in electronics faces significant challenges, particularly in practical environments. Within this context, RLC circuits are essential for the design and analysis of electrical systems. However, the limited access to conventional laboratories has led to the search for solutions based on remote laboratories. VISIR remote laboratory, available at our university, allows for experiments with RLC circuits. Nonetheless, the extensive use of coil-based circuits caused damage to its equipment, with replacements proving highly expensive. To address this issue, a final-year project proposed the implementation of an alternative laboratory with similar functionality. The aim of this project is to develop a remote laboratory for experimenting with RLC circuits in the “Circuit Theory I” course of the Electronic Engineering program. Its capabilities are designed to be comparable to those of VISIR, offering students accessible experimentation to complement theoretical knowledge. Additionally, the project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of remote laboratories in strengthening students’ understanding of concepts such as resonance, impedance, and circuit analysis, while promoting self-learning and experimentation in a safe environment. Students access the laboratory through a web interface without the need to install additional software. They can assemble circuits by selecting components and configuring input parameters, such as signal type, frequency, and amplitude, while observing responses through an oscilloscope. The system is controlled by a Raspberry Pi 400, which selects the circuit, configures the signal generator, and captures measurements from a digital oscilloscope. In this initial phase, the development of a functional first version of the laboratory is expected.

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Development of an Alternative Remote Laboratory for Testing RLC Circuits in Engineering Education

  • Gastón Suarez,
  • Federico Lerro

摘要

Engineering education in electronics faces significant challenges, particularly in practical environments. Within this context, RLC circuits are essential for the design and analysis of electrical systems. However, the limited access to conventional laboratories has led to the search for solutions based on remote laboratories. VISIR remote laboratory, available at our university, allows for experiments with RLC circuits. Nonetheless, the extensive use of coil-based circuits caused damage to its equipment, with replacements proving highly expensive. To address this issue, a final-year project proposed the implementation of an alternative laboratory with similar functionality. The aim of this project is to develop a remote laboratory for experimenting with RLC circuits in the “Circuit Theory I” course of the Electronic Engineering program. Its capabilities are designed to be comparable to those of VISIR, offering students accessible experimentation to complement theoretical knowledge. Additionally, the project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of remote laboratories in strengthening students’ understanding of concepts such as resonance, impedance, and circuit analysis, while promoting self-learning and experimentation in a safe environment. Students access the laboratory through a web interface without the need to install additional software. They can assemble circuits by selecting components and configuring input parameters, such as signal type, frequency, and amplitude, while observing responses through an oscilloscope. The system is controlled by a Raspberry Pi 400, which selects the circuit, configures the signal generator, and captures measurements from a digital oscilloscope. In this initial phase, the development of a functional first version of the laboratory is expected.