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* [[Limit Switch|Contact: Microswitch (Limit Switch)]]
* [[Limit Switch|Contact: Microswitch (Limit Switch)]]
*[[Instrumentation Amps]]
*[[Instrumentation Amps]]
**[[NU printed circuit board for instrumentation amps]]
**[http://www.mech.northwestern.edu/courses/433/Writeups/InstAmp/instamp.htm NU printed circuit board for instrumentation amps]


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Revision as of 18:21, 1 November 2006

The student-run mechatronics design wiki provides reference material on the theory and applications of electronics, sensors, actuators, etc., for use in mechatronics-related research and projects. Practical applications often refer to equipment and supplies available in the Northwestern Mechatronics Design Lab.

Electrical Circuits


Sensors


Actuators


Mechanical Design

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Failure Theories
    • Static Loading
    • Variable Loading and Fatigue
  • Fastening
    • Nuts and Bolts
    • Keys and Keyways
    • Press-fits
    • Set Screws
  • Support
  • Transmission
    • Rigid: Gears
    • Flexible: Belts, Chains
    • Motion Connection/Separation: Clutches, Brakes, Couplings
  • Linkages
    • Serial Chains
    • Parallel and Closed-Loop Chains
  • Other: springs/dampers, cams, etc.


The PC/104 Stack


xPC Target Real-Time Operating System


QNX Real-Time Operating System


Lab Supplies and Data Sheets


Vendors


Other Software


Other Lab Equipment


Course Material

Miscellaneous

Wireless Network Robot Project