Mechatronics Systems Lecture Recordings, Notes and Handouts

Week 1 lecture: 24th July 2006 Introduction to Course and to mechatronic systems.

• Tutorial 24/26 July: Security Light & Rat Exterminator (homework assignment)
  LabVIEW Tutorials: click here (complete in own time or Wed morning classes)

Week 2 lecture: 31st July 2006 Discrete signals and components in mechatronic systems

• Tutorial 31 July, 2nd August: Lab tour, introduction to sand weighing machine and other devices, lab safety briefing.

Week 3 lecture: 7th August 2006 Finite State Machines I

• Tutorial 7th, 9th August: Inspection of lift - example of finite state machine

Week 4 lecture: 15th August 2006 (Delayed recording) Finite State Machines II

• Tutorial 14th, 16th August: Inspection of library loan checkout machine & assignment handed out

Week 5 Lecture: 21st August 2006 Finite State Machines III

• Assignments - see WebCT

Week 6 Lecture: 28th August 2006 Industrial case study and introduction to ladder logic (not recorded at the time - will re-record if time permits).

• Assignments - see WebCT

Week 7 Lecture: 4th September 2006 Introduction to continuous system modelling

• Tutorial - recorded here. Note, some drop-down menus didn't appear so listen carefully.
  Playable with lecturnity player only: broad band essential if off-campus.
• Assignments - see WebCT

Week 8 Lecture: 18th September 2006 Simulation Part I

• Tutorial - try to do the assignment first (remote labs) - see WebCT for details

Week 9 Lecture: 25th September 2006 Simulation Part II

• Tutorial - see Simulation Notes handout and WebCT for assignment. Watch this recording from the tutorial.

Week 10 Lecture: 2nd October 2006 Assessment Tips and Simulating Friction

• Tutorial - hard disc drive

Week 11 Lecture: 9th October 2006 Introduction to PID Control

• Tutorial - demonstration of PID control & simulation software

Week 12 Lecture: 16th October 2006 Practical Issues with PID Control - Using Simulation to demonstrate issues. Note: revised diagrams - originals in recording contain errors!

• Tutorial - further demonstration of PID control & Integral Wind-up Prevention

Week 13 Final Lecture: 23rd October 2006 Summary, Frequently Asked Questions, Future Options

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