Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

308824 (v.1) Mechatronic Project 234


Area:

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

308875 (v.1) Programming 215 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Embedded microcontroller programming, simulation, compiling and downloading, using timers and interrupts, basic PCB design using CAD software, voltage regulated power supply design, optoisolation, serial communications, UART interfacing, 'master-slave' protocol design, high-level PC programming, PWM control of DC motors, using Analog-to-Digital converters, using matrix keypads and controlling LCD displays. Students will work in teams to program and control a mobile robot.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

030701 Mechanical Engineering

Funding Cluster:

08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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