Matrix TSL Engineering Training Solutions
FlowCode
Flowcode allows students to develop highly functional electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems for embedded microcontroller-based systems. It is used to support learning in a range of technical disciplines throughout the world in schools, colleges and universities.
Flowcode is used in 7 separate disciplines:
- Embedded Software Development
- Electrical / Electronic Test
- Robotics & Mechatronics
- Automotive Engineering
- Embedded Music Technology
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Communications
- Roland DGA offers all necessary graphic transfer system components – an LEF2 UV printer, V-BOND UV ink, GTS Print Sheets, and GTS Transfer Film (each sold separately)
- Transfer stunning UV graphics to irregular objects and substrates with ease and precision
- Perfect for retail applications, small businesses, and print service providers
eBlocks 2
Microcontroller Learning – PIC and Arduino
E-blocks2 is the latest generation of microcontroller boards from Matrix. With over 30 boards available, the E-blocks2 range includes upstream and downstream boards, as well as cost saving bundles, all of which allow you to build a complete system in a matter of minutes.
The E-blocks2 system is ideal for everyone, from those learning in an educational environment to engineers in the industrial world. Use of E-blocks is well supported with complementary ranges of software (including PIC, dsPIC, ARM and AVR Arduino IDE, Flowcode), and support for Grove® sensors. Technical support is available from our dedicated team through our forums.
Arduino
If you are looking for a way to work with the Arduino microcontroller environment, but you’re looking for a system that gives you curriculum, support, training opportunities and a software environment that engages its users, then E-blocks2 is for you. Integration with Flowcode is seamless and the ability to allow users to conduct simulation of designs as well as advanced test and debugging of their systems and many other benefits is very impressive.
Education
Although boasting industry standard features, E-blocks2 is in fact designed primarily for learners and educators. Our kits, supplied alongside free curriculum are perfect for delivery of microcontroller system teaching across various platforms including those delivering PIC and Arduino system development and the design and manufacture of our boards allows them to last longer in the demands of educational labs. Further releases of E-block 2 in the coming months will see the educational appeal of the range grow further.
Ghost Technology
In Flowcode 7.3 onwards, auto ID allows you to see the E-block2 boards connected in the console window. In-Circuit-Debugging, allows users to set or clear breakpoints and debug systems whilst simulation is live, and in-circuit-test can be seen on the data recorder and oscilloscope windows in Flowcode. The Oscilloscope is useful for recurring signals where you can set a repeating trigger and inspect a part of a waveform in isolation. The Data Recorder is useful for comparing multiple signals over time.
Locktronics
Learn electronics
Locktronics is a range of products that simplifies the process of learning and teaching electricity and electronics. The core range consists of more than 200 electronic components ⟨ANSI and DIN⟩ mounted on rugged plastic carriers which are printed with the corresponding circuit symbol.Â
Students use the carriers, in conjunction with a baseboard with interconnecting metal pillars to build up a working circuit, then use the worksheets provided to carry out experiments. All solutions are provided in sturdy storage solutions and with up to date curriculum always available online. Solutions are designed to be used 1 kit between 2 students. A demo panel is also available.
Locktronics in education
The Locktronics range helps students of many disciplines to apply electrical theory to electrical practice. The Locktronics range is used by thousands of educational institutions and training organizations across the world for electrical training, from primary school students through to automotive apprentices and trainee aviation maintenance engineers.
Locktronics curriculum
There are over 40 different curriculum packs available for the Locktronics range covering a wide spectrum of topics: from simple electricity for wiring technicians, through to advanced transistor characteristics for undergraduate electronic engineers. Curriculum consists of a number of worksheets and experiments, as well as lesson plans and teachers’ notes.
Locktronics solutions
Our range of solutions are divided into 9 main subject areas: physics, basic engineering, computer science, aviation, automotive, robotics & mechatronics, electrical installation, electronic engineering and electrical installation. The solutions can also be used to provide a core of essential components which can be expanded with more specialist parts once the basic principles have been mastered.
AllCode
AllCode is a new concept in programming. All our AllCode products are host independent, run on a powerful 16bit dsPIC microcontroller and can be used with just about any programming language, including Flowcode, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, App Inventor, Visual Basic/C#/C++ and more.
Both Formula AllCode and the Robot Arm production cell are provided with free curriculum, helping you to get the most out of your new robotics solution. These courses include a range of activities with varied levels of difficulty: from simple line following to maze solving with the Formula AllCode robot buggy, and API control to automatic pick and place with the AllCode Robot Arm production cell.
Formula AllCode
Program Formula AllCode with any Android device. Use programs such as App Inventor to directly control the robot. You can also use many other platforms to control the robot such as OS X or Linux. Available accessories include maze walls and a football pitch.
Formula AllCode has a full API and can be accessed from any programming language that allows for interaction with a Bluetooth module.
Robot Arm
The robot arm production cell consists of a rugged stepper motor controlled 3 degrees of freedom arm bolted to a base plate and supplied with activity mat that provides a range of exercises to replicate an industrial robot arm.
The free instructional guide includes worksheets in pendant, G code, API and microcontroller programming, sensors and actuators, kinematics and more.
MicroCNC
CNC Programming made easy
MicroCNC range of machines are low voltage, easy to store and cost-effective; allowing students to work in small groups to prototype their designs and learn key machining concepts. The robust range is a great introduction to manufacturing engineering principles.
Why Choose MicroCNC
- Compact and easily stored
- Designed for students to work in small groups
- Learn key principles of CNC machining and prototype easily
- 2-axis lathe and 3 and 4-axis milling machines
- Includes software to easily convert your CAD designs
The MicroCNC system controller and base plate allows the user to control our machines using a variety of software packages.
The baseplate is ordered separately (CN4079) and includes necessary power supplies and an industrial standard computer with stepper motor driver circuitry as well as USB connection facility to a Windows PC.
After creating designs using CAD software including Solidworks, the user converts their design into G code.
We supply Deskproto and CAMBAM software, which imports STL files from a CAD program, calculates CNC toolpaths and then writes a G code program file, allowing prototyping using materials including wax, PU board and acrylic, suitable for lathing, milling, engraving etc.
The machine components are secured to the base plate quickly and easily, to provide a solid and tidy machine which can easily be put away for storage.
The complete MicroCNC set enables users to easily create any one of the three machines in our range, meaning teaching of manufacturing engineering technologies is made easier than ever.
Modern Electrical Machines Training System
Modern electrical machines training system is a revolutionary way of safely studying the characteristics of different motor types in a learning environment. This solution includes ten different types of machine, integrated power supply and control box and PC-based applications for advanced controller of the different machine types. Further to this, we provide four separate curriculum manuals for teaching electrical machines principles using manual control with external meters, using PC control and also control using MATLAB.
- Safe Operation; all moving parts covered
- Operates on 24V power, AC or DC
- Use manual or full PC Controls for the motors
- Measure voltage, current and power in DC and AC
- All machines are small footprint and low power
- Equipment can be easily stored and packed away
Modern Process Control
The Process Control training system from Matrix, is an innovative way of studying this commonly taught engineering subject. Controlled, portable and safe, these kits allow students to effectively investigate the principles of industrial process control, using independent Temperature, Pressure, Flow and Level based training systems.
The system is equipped with a common controller for all applications and the advanced 16bit dsPIC processor operating system is generously equipped with USB, WiFi, Bluetooth and LAN communication.
For each of the process control systems, data can be collected and viewed on the internal graph or saved to a file for later analysis and comes ready to plug in with 110-240V operation.
Full documentation is supplied with each of the units, including a manual for the equipment and a full curriculum workbook, which guides students through the use of Process control systems and the Control function. Each curriculum comes with hours of learning, workbooks and tutor’s notes. Transfer functions can be studied using MATLAB or equivalent software.
- Rugged metal work which stands up to an educational setting
- USB, WiFi, Bluetooth and LAN connections
- Full free curriculum
- Remote connection capability
- Three different software options
- MATLAB / Lab view compatibility
- Small footprint, allows for easy classroom learning and storage
Structures
The Structures range from Matrix encompasses both mechanical and civil engineering teaching, with learning across eleven separate machines and curriculum, underscoring the commitment to hands on, comprehensive teaching solutions.
Solutions are suitable for colleges and universities and are being used in institutions worldwide.
Each machine can be purchased separately, as a full set or in various bundles based on learning outcomes.
- Robust metal work panels, with removable legs for easy storage
- Carry handle with specially moulded cover to protect equipment when not in use
- Rugged and tough components designed to stand up to use in an educational lab
- USB connection, for easy power with simultaneous data collection and analysis
- Wall plug included with kits having built in LCD for manual data collection
- Comprehensive free curriculum and worksheets included with all 7 kits
Fundamental Mechanics
The fundamental mechanics range of equipment that allows students to study the principles of mechanical engineering required in many engineering related courses. Four kits are available in the main fundamentals range, covering statics, materials, dynamics and mechanisms fundamentals, meaning students can study a total of 21 experiments. A complete set combines all four in to one easy to use, robust and storable education system.
Fluid Mechanics
The study of fluid mechanics and the forces on them is becoming increasingly popular. With applications in a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical, civil, chemical and biomedical engineering, the Fundamental Fluids range from Matrix allows students to gain a hands on understanding of the key principles.Â
- Rugged metalwork which stands up to an educational setting
- Full curriculum available online free from Matrix
- Space saving solution with easily stored components
- Controller and Calibration apps available free
- One kit provides nine individual experiments
- Hoses with robust rubber gaskets allow reliable sealing
Wind Tunnel
This compact open circuit sub-sonic wind tunnel training equipment is designed for benchtop use.
The wind tunnel is designed for teaching aerodynamic principles and exploration of fluid flow. Suitable for college to undergraduate teaching, it features a computer controlled fan, data acquisition and multiple experimental setups, controlled by a touch screen interface and also includes LED flow visualisation.
The wind tunnel has a 125mm transparent test section and 25m/s wind speed.
The wind tunnel has a honeycomb structure built into the contraction nozzle (ratio 9.2:1) which ensures uniform flow through the test section. The clear test section allows for visibility and clear understanding of the experimental behaviour. The air exits through a variable speed controlled fan, with a finger guard covering the back.
Built in data acquisition allows users to have direct output of pressure readings from pitot static tube and pressure tapping’s. It also allows for real time lift and drag force components to be logged. Different drag shapes are provided along with multiple NACA profile aerofoils. Simple thread attachment allows students to design their own test pieces for analysis.
A smoke generator (provided) can be used to create streamline smoke trails over the test objects for visualisation of flow patterns.
- Low power
- Portable
- Wide curriculum coverage
- Flexibility of teaching space
- Touch screen interface
- LED light visualization
- Smoke visualization
- Data acquisition
- Storage solution included
- 14+ interchangeable experiments included
- Ability to print and test own 3D specimens
