INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS

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Explores the fundamentals of mechatronics: electronic circuits, tools, and basic sensors/actuators commonly used in the manufacturing process monitoring. Examines the operation and use of these instruments and tools for mechatronics design and prototyping. Examines the fundamentals of five types of sensors: distance, movement, proximity, stress/strain, and temperature, with a focus on the mathematical modeling of the sensors when they are embedded in a mechanical system. Apply basic programming in LabVIEW software to support the operation of data sampling through a data acquisition card. Integrate mechanical design with electronics controlled by a computer in an open loop fashion in the lab.