MCHA3500
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces the process of mechatronic system design. It is a project-based course where a mechatronic system for an electromechanical component is designed and built. The course integrates tools and skills related to computer and software, electronics, control, modelling and simulation. It also develops the concepts of experimental modelling and implementation of computer control systems. The course provides a real-life experience related to the practice of mechatronics engineering.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): MCHA3000. Students who have successfully completed MCHA3000 are not eligible to enrol in MCHA3500.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Formulate specifications for adopting/designing different components of a mechatronic system (mechanical, electrical, sensors, actuators).
2. Conduct a mechatronic design using a structured formal approach. Make decisions about component choice taking into account its effects on the choice of other components and the performance of a mechatronic system.
3. Design and implement software for a computer control system with sensor and actuator interfaces.
4. Design and implement communication interface with a computer control system for tuning.
5. Design and implement printed board circuit (electronic hardware) for a computer control system.
6. Implement a software-hardware verification using hardware-in-the-loop testing.
7. Conduct experimental modelling to assist in the design and tuning of control systems.
Content
- Mechatronic system design process
- Computer control systems
- Experimental modelling (system identification)
- Mechatronic design project
Assumed knowledge
MCHA3400 Embedded Systems Engineering; AERO3600 Embedded Control Systems; ELEC2320 Electrical and Electronic Circuits; MECH2360 Dynamics of Machines.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory exercise
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory exercises 2 - 5
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Assignment 1
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Assignment 2
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Design
Project: Project Demonstration
Report: Project Report
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students enrolled in the part-time evening program at UoN Singapore will receive equivalent instruction delivered in a block mode of 7 teaching weeks
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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