Course description
The Mechatronics Revolution: Fundamentals and Core Concepts
The Mechatronics Revolution is upon us. Never before has it been easier to build robotic devices and computer-controlled machines. The confluence of low-cost embedded computers, sensors, and actuators has made experimentation and prototyping easier than ever. Course modules will explore the mechatronics design process, fundamentals of microcontrollers, embedded systems programming, actuator control, and sensor interfacing. Through several hands-on labs, students will solidify their knowledge of core mechatronics concepts and gain real-world experience building their own mechatronic systems. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge they need to harness the Mechatronics Revolution
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Who should attend?
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic circuits and circuit components
- Familiarity with Programming in one of either C, MATLAB, or Python
- The mechatronics lab kit, TI-RSLK-Mechkit
Training content
Overview of Microcontrollers
- Topic 1: What is Mechatronics?
- Topic 2: Introduction to Microcontroller Technology
Circuits and Electrical Components
- Topic 1: Basic Circuit Concepts
- Topic 2: Semiconductor Circuit Elements
- Topic 3: Example Circuits for Mechatronic Devices
Microcontroller Fundamentals
- Topic 1: Integer Math
- Topic 2: C Programming for Microcontrollers
- Topic 3: General-Purpose Input Output
- Topic 4: Interrupt-Driven Programming
- Topic 5: Clocks and Timers
Motors and Servos
- Topic 1: Actuators for Mechatronic Systems
- Topic 2: Brushed DC Motors
- Topic 3: Pulse Width Modulation and Servo Control
Sensors and Microcontroller Interfacing
- Topic 1: Sensors for Mechatronic Systems
- Topic 2: Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Topic 3: Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)
- Topic 4: I2C and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
- Topic 5: Examples of Sensor-Microcontroller Integration
Building Mechatronic Systems
- Topic 1: Building a Hexapod Robot
- Topic 2: Building a Line Following Robot
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The Georgia Institute of Technology, a partner institute of EdX.
6-8 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$149
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- Recognize and describe the elements of a microcontroller as well as the operating principles of motors, sensors, and circuits commonly used in mechatronic devices
- Create basic programs for microcontrollers using interrupt-driven programming
- Design and implement microcontroller programs that read from sensors and achieve appropriate actuator commands
- Implement a mechatronic device using actuators, sensors, and a microcontroller command processor
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