Welcome to a crossroad where mechanical systems meet with the digital world: Mechatronics Systems Design! Imagine a world where your creations can sense, act, and think. In this course, you will breathe life into metal and wires and transform static pieces of technology into dynamic systems that respond to the environment with precision and intelligence. From the rumbling engines of industry to the silent precision of digital devices, mechatronics is the invisible thread that weaves through the fabric of modern technology. You will start by building a solid foundation and understanding the interplay between resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Then, you will use the power of embedded systems like Arduino to bridge the gap between binary and mechanical. Through hands-on experiments and collaborative projects, you will design, prototype, and test systems that could change the way we live. Buckle up for an adventure in Mechatronics Systems Design.
Tentative topics include:
- Introduction to Systems Design
- Introduction to Arduino and Arduino electronic devices
- Basic electronics - Breadboard, resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors
- Analog and digital I/O sensors, digital logic, LEDs, etc.
- Actuators – DC and AC motor control
- Arduino Programming (structured programming techniques, developing sketches and functions)
- Interfacing sensors and actuators with Arduino
- Serial communication
- Some advanced topics like AI and IOT (if time permits)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Master systems design methodologies to conceptualize and fabricate intelligent systems that respond adaptively to environmental stimuli.
- Analyze and synthesize electronic circuits by selectively integrating essential components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, to construct complex smart system architectures.
- Interface a diverse array of digital and analog input/output devices with Arduino platforms
- Employ advanced structured programming techniques to architect, develop, and refine efficient software sketches and functions.
- Implement and perfect debugging strategies for Arduino programming by utilizing tools like the serial monitor to diagnose and troubleshoot software anomalies and hardware interferences to ensure system reliability and performance.
Please download the course syllabus from the link below: