Design of Mechatronic Systems

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In many modern systems, mechanical elements are tightly coupled with electronic components and embedded computers. Mechatronics is the study of how these domains are interconnected. This hands-on, project-based course teaches: MECHANICAL elements --prototyping (lasercutting, 3D printing), microcontrollers (ATmega32-u4, ESP32), actuators (DC motors, servos, solenoids, LEDS) and sensor (light, sound, touch, force sensors), ELECTRONICS -- basic circuits, filters, op amps, discrete logic, sensing and control of voltage and current, and COMPUTING -- interfacing with the analog world, microprocessor technology, basic control theory, wireless communication and structured embedded programming (including register level) and some web programming. Prerequisite: knowledge of structured programming language (C, C++ preferred).