Computer Science 101 - The First Video YOU Should Watch

Join CaptiveAire for a professional development hour (PDH) about the basics of electronics and computer science. Several basic computing concepts are taught using various methodologies, from simple switches all the way to transistors and microcontrollers. These concepts include digital logic, binary arithmetic, memory and data storage, basic programming, analog to digital conversion, the use of protocols, and more. You'll see many examples from the HVAC industry throughout. To receive PDH certification for this video, please visit CaptiveAire.com/library and click Request Access under the Professional Development section. Fill out the form on the pop up that appears and click Send. CaptiveAire will then add you to a professional development portal where you can access a certificate to confirm your training. Basic Electricity Video: https://youtu.be/nYuVSG89vg0 Alternating Current, Motors, & Motor Controls Video (showing bridge rectifier): https://youtu.be/RG3eljmqyq4 1:31 Part 1 - A Logical Buildup 1:35 What is Logic? 4:53 Vacuum Tubes 7:53 Transistors 8:18 Solid State Theory and Operation 12:48 Building Logic Gates 14:21 Binary Basics 17:25 Binary Addition 20:00 Building a 4-bit Adder 20:25 Integrated Circuits 22:04 Part 2- Beyond Logic 22:23 Nixie Tubes 23:38 Segmented Displays 24:39 Displaying the Right Data 26:11 Memory 26:31 Long-Term Memory 28:31 Short-Term Memory 31:17 Microprocessors 32:36 Programming 34:00 Code Translations 36:57 Clocks 38:41 Part 3 - Harness The Power 38:48 Design Philosophies 39:47 Demand-Controlled Ventilation Example 41:50 Sensors 43:32 Analog to Digital Conversion 48:27 Building Management Systems 49:05 Understanding Protocols 50:48 MODBUS 51:32 Gateways 52:34 Data-Driven Analysis 53:58 Machine Learning and AI