the george w. woodruff school of mechanical engineering mechatronics by prof. i. charles ume lecture...

The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical EngineeringThe George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

by

Prof. I. Charles Ume

Lecture #3

ME 4447: Microprocessor Control of Mfg Systems,

ME 6405: Introduction to Mechatronics


Director:I. Charles Ume, Ph. D. Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/mechatronics_lab

Acknowledgement:Lab was equipped with a $180k grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Georgia TechSiemens

Mechatronics Courses:

ME 4447: Microprocessor Control in Manufacturing Systems

Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/mechatronics_course

ME 6405: Introduction to Mechatronics

ME 8843: Advanced Mechatronics

Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/mechatronics_course


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What is Mechatronics?Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes.


Vision Statements

• Teach our students to learn to design and build electro-mechanicalTeach our students to learn to design and build electro-mechanical systems, and intelligent machines and productssystems, and intelligent machines and products

• Teach them to be able to function in environment that Teach them to be able to function in environment that fosters interdisciplinary activitiesfosters interdisciplinary activities

• Prepare them for industrial positionsPrepare them for industrial positions

• Prepare them to succeed as researchers in graduate schools Prepare them to succeed as researchers in graduate schools and research laboratoriesand research laboratories


How Are Vision Statements Accomplished?

By:• Class lectures• Lab assignments• Oral presentations• Report writings• Collaborative learning (working in teams)


Course Format

In-class lectures•Class meets 3 hours per week

•Lecturing is done by instructor

•Students can participate in lecturing (optional)

Laboratory Experience Electronic Exercises

•Done by individual student

• Takes each student about 1 hour per week to complete each one

•Three Electronic Exercises (1, 2 and 3) are assigned:

Overview of test equipment, soldering and RC filters

555 Timer and its applications

Stepper motor controller and driver


Course Format

Group Lab Exercises

• Done in groups of 3 students

• Each group spends about 3 hours every two weeks to complete

• Four group lab exercises are assigned per semester Interfacing host computer with MC9S12C32 and sequencing

light emitting diodes.Strain gage data acquisition using A/D conversion DC motor control using interrupts and pulse width modulation

(real-time control)Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Note: Each lab assignment is demonstrated; and only two lab exercises require report


TYPICAL STUDENTS PROJECTS in ME 8843

• ME 8843 is advanced mechatronics course It is project based Can be taken by students who have completed either ME 4447 or ME

6405 (Introduction to Mechatronics) Some undergraduate students with high GPAs can be allowed to

register for ME 6405 Currently ME 4447 and ME 6405 are taught together, but students who

registered for ME 6405 are required to do more in class

Enjoy watching the projects by clicking on the links provided


Automated ParkingObjectiveTo automate the parallelparking process.

Link to the video on-line: Automated Parking


Money Dispenser (Cash-O-Matic)

ObjectiveTo create a machine thatprovides an exact amountof dollar bills and change specified by the user.

Link to the video on-line: Cash-O-Matic


Guitar Player (Crazy-J)

ObjectiveTo create a stand-alone self-playing guitar that synchronizes and plays streaming MIDI files.

Link to the video on-line: Crazy-J


Lego House Builder

ObjectiveTo create a device capable of building a house out of Lego based on a floor plan created by the user.

Link to the video on-line: Lego House Builder


Intelligent Flotation Device

ObjectiveTo create a device that intelligently determine if a dog is drowning and, if so, activates a flotation device, saving the dogs life

Link to the video on-line: Intelligent Flotation Device


MIDI Slide Whistle Trio

ObjectiveTo create a device that can play music in three part harmony sent via a MIDI interface

Link to the video on-line: MIDI Slide Whistle Trio


Playing Mario Theme on Stepper Motors

ObjectiveTo use stepper motors and control the stepping frequency of them to play music

Link to the video on-line: Playing Mario Theme

Designed by:Michael Abraham, a PhD student at Georgia Tech Aerospace


Automatic Turret

ObjectiveTo create a device capable of detecting and shooting a target

Link to the video on-line: Automatic Turret


Automatic Book ScannerObjectiveTo create a low cost system for automated scanning of books for digital archival.

Link to the video on-line: Automatic Book Scanner


Robotic Pipe Climber

ObjectiveTo create a mobile platform for inspection of pipes at remote locations.

Link to the video on-line: Robotic Pipe Climber


FlashBang.PopShot

ObjectiveTo create an automated canned drink launcher to deliver a refreshing load to the hands of any wanting drinker

Link to the video on-line: FlashBang


Smart Whiteboard Operator

ObjectiveTo create a machine that is capable of both writing text and equation automatically on a whiteboard and erasing the content on a whiteboard.

Link to the video on-line: Smart Whiteboard Operator


QuadrotorObjectiveTo develop an autonomous indoor flight vehicle weight less than 1.5kg capable of entering a maze, searching for an object, retrieving it and vacating the maze.

Link to the video on-line: Quadrotor

Designed by:The Georgia Tech Aerial Robotics Team (GTAR)


Sun Chaser

ObjectiveTo create an assemblythat can track the sunand adjust its solarpanels in order tomaximize the solarenergy collected by thecells.


Vault Security in Bank

ObjectiveTo create a system to monitor a vault in a bank.


Fish Feeder and Lighting Control

ObjectiveTo create an automated system to care for fish without any supervision.


Mobile Carpet Cleaner

ObjectiveTo create an intelligent, automatic cleaner that is capable of moving around the floor, detecting the dirty area and then cleaning the dirt.


Hobbyist’s 3-Axis Mill

ObjectiveTo build a three- axis milling machine directed by a computer interface.


Cake Decorator

ObjectiveTo create a cakedecorating machine.


Stand Alone Machine Vision Servoing System

ObjectiveTo sort steel partsbased on shape and size.


Pitch and Roll Control of Radio Controlled Model Aircraft

ObjectivePitch and roll controlfor straight and level flight for a remotecontrolled aircraft.


Hoverball

ObjectiveTo create an exciting fast-paced game where the goal is to score as many baskets as possible before time runs out.


Search Robot

ObjectiveAn autonomous vehicle capable of tracking anultrasonic source whileavoiding obstacles.


Trackstar: Automated Infrared Tracking System

ObjectiveA camera that willautomatically track aperson for use in videoconferencing.


Automatic Drink MixerObjectiveTo be able to dispense a mixeddrink when a user inserts a cupand makes a selection.


Automated Camera Man

ObjectiveTo create a system to enablea video camera to follow a target.


Hot Dog Cooker

Objective To create a machine to cook hot dogs, dispense them and apply condiments on demand.


Brewer’s Assistant

ObjectiveTo create a system to measureout the correct amount and type of brewing grains depending on the type of beer chosen by the user.


Other Projects• Automated Coffee Bean Selector• Intelligent Baby Monitor• Smart Alarm for a House• Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicle’s Control• Remote Access Home Controller• Two Dimensional Laser Imaging System• An Automated Card Dealer• Semi-Automated Shift System for GT Motorsports


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