ME EN 330
Design of Mechatronic Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Microcontroller-based mechatronic systems comprised of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems. Electronics, printed circuit board design, microcontroller programming and interfacing, and mechanical prototyping.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
concurrent enrollment in Me En 335.
Title
Microcontroller Architectures, Memory, and Peripherals
Learning Outcome
1. Students should have an understanding of microcontroller architectures, memory, and peripherals, including timers, counters, interrupts, and analog-to-digital converters.
Title
Programming Microcontrollers
Learning Outcome
2. Students should be able to program microcontrollers using a high-level programming language and event-driven programming techniques.
Title
Integrating Circuits and Sensors
Learning Outcome
3. Students should be able to interface digital and analog circuits and sensors with a microcontroller.
Title
Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog
Learning Outcome
4. Students should understand analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion and be able to program a microcontroller to read analog voltages.
Title
Serial and Parallel Communication Options
Learning Outcome
5. Students should understand basic serial and parallel communication options for microcontrollers.
Title
Electromechanical Actuators
Learning Outcome
6. Students should gain familiarity with various electromechanical actuators, including DC motors, stepper motors, solenoids, and servomotors. Students should understand the function and performance characteristics (torque/speed curves) of DC motors, and should be able to select a motor for a specific application.
Title
Driving Motors
Learning Outcome
7. Students should be able to interface motors with a microcontroller and implement motor driver circuits.
Title
Pulse-Width Modulation
Learning Outcome
8. Students should be able to implement pulse-width modulation as a method for controlling motors.
Title
Real World Design and Prototyping Tools
Learning Outcome
9. Students should be able to use real-world design and prototyping tools, including printed circuit board design software, breadboards, soldering, and mechanical prototyping tools.
Title
Data Sheets
Learning Outcome
10. Students should be able to read data sheets and select electronic components to meet design requirements.
Title
Design and Implement a Mechatronic System
Learning Outcome
11. Students should be able to design and implement a complete mechatronic system that integrates micro-controllers, electronic components, and mechanical components.
