CHAPTER 1
Introduction- Origin of Mechatronics……………………………………………………1.1
The origination of mechatronics in check list ………………………………….………..1.2
What is mechatronics? …………………………………………………………………..1.3
Classification of mechatronic systems…………………………………………………...1.4
The study of mechatronic systems is divided into the following areas of specialty……..1.5
Examples of mechatronic systems and why they are mechatronic………………………1.6
What is measurement as related to mechatronics system………………………………..1.7
Sensors …………………………………………………………………………………..1.8
Transducers……………………………………………………………………………....1.9
Signal processors………………………………………………………………………....1.10
Recorders……………………………………………………………………………...….1.11
Classification/types of sensors; ……………………………………………………...…..1.12
Types of transducers and their explanation ………………………………………..…….1.13
The resistive transducer …………………………….………………...…..1.13.1
Capacitive transducers……………………………………………………... 1.13.2
Inductive transducers…………………………………………………….….1.13.3
Resonance transducers……………………………………………….….…..1.13.4
Optical transducers………………………………………………………….1.13.5
Solid state transducers………………………………………………………1.13.6
Piezoelectric transducer………………………………………………….….1.13.7
Ultrasonic transducers…………………………………………………...….1.13.8
CHAPTER 2
The basic steps involved in achieving a mechatronics object (designing and construction of an etching board)……………………………………………………………………….2.0
Design…………………………………………………………………………………..2.1
Drawing/printing……………………………………………………………………….2.2
Etching………………………………………………………………………………….2.3
Assembly……………………………………………………………………………….2.4
Disposal ………………………………………………………………………………..2.5
Soldering of components……………………………………………………………….2.6
CHAPTER 3
What I have been taught so far in mechatronics class………………………………..….3.0
My role in mechatronics as an engineer………………………………………………....3.1
Mechatronics as a