ENEL517-17A (HAM)

Mechatronics

30 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott
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jonathan.scott@waikato.ac.nz

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Administrator(s)

: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz
: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Students design electronic circuits, build & test their circuits, and program microcontrollers. The multidisciplinary spread, strong design component, and the practical achievement aspects are intended to make the student into an exceptionally sought-after industry contributor, where such wide-ranging abilities are highly appreciated.

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Paper Structure

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This paper consists of two scheduled lectures per week and practical projects undertaken in laboratory time. Five 2-hour lab sessions are scheduled, one each day of the week. Lectures and labs start in the first week of semester. The paper is supported through Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • design, construct, & program simple sensor/actuator projects using embedded microcontrollers
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  • present and “sell” project designs to a manager or small audience
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  • write compact, industry-style reports
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  • identify a variety of sensors and be able to interface sensors to control systems
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  • be able to design electronic circuitry to drive a variety of motors and actuators
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  • apply mechanical components such as wheels, gears, actuators & motors
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  • build rudimentary (heuristic) intelligence into mechatronic subsystems.
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Assessment

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Assessment is modeled on monitoring in the industrial workplace. Projects are assessed through demonstration and defence by the student of the "product" or project deliverable, and typically-terse reports or performance documentation provided to accompany the product.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Project 1
17 Mar 2017
No set time
20
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2. Project 2
30
3. Project 3
20
4. Project 4
30
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There is no required text.
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Recommended Readings

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Suitable reading includes “Mechatronics” by Sabri Cetinkunt; An Introduction to the Design of Small-scale Embedded Systems, Tim Wilmshurst, 2001, “The Art of Designing Embedded Systems”, 2008; various data sheets and standards documents as specified in lectures and available online.

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Online Support

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The paper is supported through Moodle.
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Workload

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ENEL417 should require 12 hours per week in addition to lectures. This is regarded as a time-consuming paper, but is equally considered worthwhile and fun. Students are eligible for after-hours access.
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