Mechatronics, when regarded from the standpoint of mechanical engineer, said to be a methodology of integrated mechanical
design combined with control, which consists of mechanical plus electronic elements. Typically, adding the sensor and the
microprocessor in the machine often realizes systems with high controllability and intelligent behavior has become easier
than that comprise of pure mechanical elements + mechanism only. Thus, mechatronics is convenient and essential, rather than
new, methodology of mechanical design.
The course covers topics of mechatronic elements including microcontrollers and motors, and an introduction to software design particularly useful in the context of mechatronics. It deals with fundamentals in event-driven programming, electrical and electronic engineering, DC motors, mechanical and solid-state switching devices, operational amplifier, power supply circuits, and microcontroller, with examples and hands-on projects.
The course covers topics of mechatronic elements including microcontrollers and motors, and an introduction to software design particularly useful in the context of mechatronics. It deals with fundamentals in event-driven programming, electrical and electronic engineering, DC motors, mechanical and solid-state switching devices, operational amplifier, power supply circuits, and microcontroller, with examples and hands-on projects.
This course will put an emphasis on the acquisition of the knowledge and experience in software, electrical and electronic
engineering, because students who major mechanical engineering and try mechatronic design should focus on master them. This
course will NOT cover fundamental topics in machine elements and mechanisms.
- Students should be familiar with the concepts of microcontrollers, event driven programming, and should be able to read and write state diagrams and C programs that configure and use microcontrollers.
- Students should be familiar with the principles and functions, be able to select and use mechanical switches, relays, motors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs and op amps.
- Students should be understood the working principles and operation of the DC motors, motor drivers, and basic feedback control.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance for hands-on project using a microcontroller (Arduino UNO-based kit). Introduction to mechatronics Basics in electronic circuits and circuit diagrams |
Textbook Chapters 1~2 Textbook Chapter 9 |
60minutes |
| Problem on electric circuit diagrams | 60minutes | ||
| Obtain a microcontroller kit. | 60minutes | ||
| 2. | Introduction to microcontroller (Arduino UNO-based kit). | Kit Tutorial Guide | 60minutes |
| Problem on basic microcontroller programming | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 3. | PN junctions and diodes | Textbook Chapters 4~5 | 60minutes |
| Problem on drawing state diagrams | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 4. | Mechanical switches | Textbook Chapters 13 | 60minutes |
| Problem on circuit design using switches | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 5. | Sensors (Light, temperature, ultrasound, humidity) | Kit Tutorial Guide Textbook Chapters 14 |
60minutes |
| Problem on a system that processes signals from a sensor. | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 6. | Basics in embedded (C) programming | Textbook Chapter 6 | 60minutes |
| Problem on coding C functions as modules | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 7. | Microcontroller math and bitwise manipulation | Textbook Chapters 3~4 | 600minutes |
| Problem of bitwise operations | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | |||
| 8. | Event-driven programming with state machines | Textbook Chapters 4~5 | 60minutes |
| Problem on drawing state diagrams | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | |||
| 9. | Active electronic devices ○Transistors (BJTs) ○MOSFETs |
Textbook Chapter 10 Sections 3~7 | 60minutes |
| Problems on MOSFETs selection and their drive circuits. | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 10. | Analog amplifiers ○Op amps ○Comparators ○Signal conditioning |
Textbook Chapters 11~12 | 60minutes |
| Problem on amplificatiion or other circuits using op-amps. | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 11. | Power drivers and heat sink design | Textbook Chapter 17 | 60minutes |
| Problem on transitor and heat sink selection | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. | 60minutes | ||
| 12. | DC motor characteristics and modeling | Textbook Chapters 22~23 | 60minutes |
| Problem on DC motor selection | 60minutes | ||
| Purchase one circuit board kit and prepare soldering tools, if directed. | 0minutes | ||
| 13. | Basic closed loop control | Textbook Chapter 28 | 60minutes |
| Problems on PID control | 60minutes | ||
| Reread the lecture materials and deepen understanding. Make a homework report. |
60minutes | ||
| 14. | Final exam and commentary | Review your notebook and handout | 620minutes |
| Review of the term-end exam. | 60minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 3380minutes |
| Projects | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| 2. | 30% | 15% | 45% |
| 3. | 20% | 15% | 35% |
| Total. | 60% | 40% | - |
Projects (contributes 60%) + final exam (40%)
This course will give a pass mark (60 points) to students who have successfully found methods for engineering calculation from the textbook and literature and have provided appropriate design values with appropriate bases.
This course will give a pass mark (60 points) to students who have successfully found methods for engineering calculation from the textbook and literature and have provided appropriate design values with appropriate bases.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Textbook:
Carrier, Ohline, Kenny "Introduction to Mechatronics Design", Pearson.
Carrier, Ohline, Kenny "Introduction to Mechatronics Design", Pearson.
This class includes hands-on projects using a commercially available prototype kit containing an Arduino UNO R3-compatible
board, breadboard/jumper wires, and some electronic parts.
- Freenove RFID Starter Kit V2.0 with Board V4 (Compatible with Arduino IDE) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08B4JY95V (Freenove )
- Handheld multimeter, for example, https://akizukidenshi.com/catalog/c/cmtester/
- Jumper wire kit, for example, https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08ZYF41XH/
- Small flat-head screwdriver
- Wire cutter pliers
- Freenove RFID Starter Kit V2.0 with Board V4 (Compatible with Arduino IDE) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08B4JY95V (Freenove )
- Handheld multimeter, for example, https://akizukidenshi.com/catalog/c/cmtester/
- Jumper wire kit, for example, https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08ZYF41XH/
- Small flat-head screwdriver
- Wire cutter pliers
- Office hours: Wednesday lunch hours (Toyosu) (appointment required)
There will be a discussion time after class (10~20 min).
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | I would like to take advantage of my experience in the development of medical microfluidic systems in a startup company for teaching mechatronic design topics. |
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