MECH 3355 - Introduction to Mechatronics (D)

Prerequisite: EASC 2230 or consent of instructor. A practical, hands-on approach to connecting, monitoring, and control of thermo sensors, motors, encoders, and other sensors and transducers using a PC and a multipurpose expansion board. Topics include hardware connections, voltage input and output, motor-generator and motor-encoder feedback, stepper motors, thermal control, and digital switching. Use of contemporary software. 3 credits