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The 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.


Important: Please be sure to read the Rules for Using the Mechatronics Design Lab.




Design Competition 2008


Electronics


Mechanical components


PIC 18F4520 prototyping board


Programming with CCS C


Interfacing and skeleton code for the PIC 18F4520


Sample code


More...

These will/should also have wiki pages for background and associated electronics:



Not available yet:

  • Analog output using 8 digital lines
  • Analog output using I2C serial
  • Printing to a serial LCD
  • Printing to a parallel LCD
  • PIC-to-PIC communication
  • Zigbee radio communication
  • Modulated IR communication
  • Strobing LEDs or IREDs for better range and immunity to background light
  • I2C communication
  • CAN bus
  • Capturing data to Matlab
  • Running stepper motors

PIC Microcontrollers


e-puck Mobile Robot


Basic Electronics


Analog and Digital chips


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