MAE 405/505: Mechatronics

Spring 2002

[ University at Buffalo] - [ College of Engineering ] - [ MAE Department ]

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Schedule and Online Notes

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LECTURES (Most require password)

Date	Topic	Notes(PDF)	Announcements
Jan 22, 2002	Introduction: General	MAE505_Jan22_2002.pdf	Readings_Jan22_2002.html
	BASIC STAMP 2 general introduction	MAE505_Jan24_2002.pdf	Readings_Jan24_2002.html
	overview and Physical layout	MAE505_Jan29_2002.pdf
Jan 31^st 2002	Introduction to Number Systems (Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal), Codes(BCD, Gray Code, ASCII), conversion and arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)	MAE505_Jan31_2002.pdf	Readings_Jan31_2002.html
Feb 5^th 2002	Introduction to Digital Logic Design:- algebra,  truth tables, switching circuits and Gates	MAE505_Feb05_2002.pdf
Feb 7^th 2002	Combinatorial logic design: Canonical Forms, Algebra and Minimization	MAE505_Feb07_2002.pdf
Feb 12^th 2002	Basic Stamp II: review of PBASIC syntax and use, Interfacing switches, keypads, LEDs, 7segment displays	MAE505_Feb12_2002.pdf
Feb 14^th 2002	Debouncing (hardware and software)	MAE505_Feb14_2002.pdf	Lab 1 Assigned [HTML][PDF]
Feb 19^th 2002	7-Segment Displays (Hardware and Software)	MAE505_Feb19_2002.pdf	Submitted Lab 1 Reports Available Online in PDF Format
Feb 21^st 2002	Synchronous Serial Communication and MAX7219	MAE505_Feb21_2002.pdf
Feb 26^th 2002	Combinatorial logic design; Design procedure, the six steps Karnaugh maps	MAE505_Feb26_2002.pdf
Feb 28^th 2002	Design and Hardware implementation of combinational logic: TTL Logic hardware implementation, terminology and design selection of chips,	MAE505_Feb28_2002.pdf	Lab 2 Assigned [HTML][PDF] Submitted Lab 2 Reports Available Online in PDF Format
Mar.5^th 2002	Alternate hardware implementations: Multiplexers, Programmable Array Logic, Sequential Logic Introduction	MAE505_Mar05_2002.ppt	Readings_Mar05_2002.html
Mar.7^th 2002	Discussion of Lab 2; RC Circuits and Measurement of Resistance using RCTIME, Semiconductor Diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistors	MAE505_Mar07_2002.ppt
Mar. 12^th 2002	Bipolar Junction Transistors and Intro to Operational Amplifiers	MAE505_Mar12_2002.ppt
Mar. 14^th 2002	Op-Amps (Analysis and Common Circuits);	MAE505_Mar14_2002.ppt
Mar.19^th 2002	Introduction to Data Acquisition and Analog/Digital Conversion
Mar. 21^st 2002	Data Acquisition and Analog/Digital Conversion (Cont’d)
Mar.25^th 2002	SPRING BREAK
Mar. 27^th 2002	SPRING BREAK		Lab 3 Assigned [HTML][PDF]
Apr. 2^nd 2002	Basic Transduction principles, Temperature Sensors, Distance sensors (Triangulation, Time of Flight) Position Sensors [ Inductive (Hall Effect), resistance (pots), limit switches, optical (photoreflective, photointerrupter) ]	MAE505_Apr02_2002.ppt
Apr. 4^th 2002	More Position Sensors  (LVDT/Synchros/ Pots/ Encoders) Encoders: Principles, Build your own, quadrature] Signal Conditioning	MAE505_Apr04_2002.ppt MAE505_Apr09_2002.ppt
Apr. 11^th 2002	DC Motors, H-Bridge Drivers/ power electronicsDC motor interfacing Stepper & RC servos	MAE505_Apr11_2002.ppt	Project Assigned [HTML][PDF]
Apr. 18^th 2002	RF Comm, Synchronization Issues	MAE505_Apr18_2002.ppt
Apr. 25^th 2002	Overview of the PIC	MAE505_Apr25_2002.ppt
Apr. 30^th 2002	COURSE SUMMARY	MAE505_Apr30_2002.ppt
May 2^nd 2002	LAST DAY OF CLASSES PROJECT PRESENTATIONS	3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
May 4^th 2002	Final Examination  ( 3hour open-book)

LABS

TBA

Introductory Lab