Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE118 Introduction to Mechatronics
Technologies involved in mechatronics (intelligent electro-mechanical systems) and techniques necessary to integrate these technologies into mechatronic systems. Topics include electronics (A/D, D/A converters, opamps, filters, power devices), software program design (event-driven programming, state machine-based design), DC and stepper motors, basic sensing, and basic mechanical design (machine elements and mechanical CAD). Combines lab component of structured assignments with a large and open-ended team project. Cannot receive credit for this course and course 218. (Formerly CMPE 118.)
Quarter offered
Fall, Spring
Instructor
Gabriel Elkaim, Maxwell Dunne, Michael Wehner