Available in 2024
Course code

MCHA3500

Units

10 units

Level

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.