ME 577 Applied Mechatronics
This course covers the fundamentals of technologies involved in mechatronics (intelligent electro-mechanical systems), and techniques to apply these technologies to mechatronic system design. Topics include: electronics (A/D, D/A converters, op-amps, filters, power devices); software program design, event-driven programming; hardware and DC stepper motors, solenoids, and robust sensing. The course will take a narrative approach, emphasizing the importance of building intuition and understanding, with focus on the integration, system design and engineering. Open to graduate students and to seniors with department consent.