This unit of study aims to introduce the basic elements of electro-mechanical systems. The unit will be comprised of three primary modules: electronics, powers systems and mechatronics. The electronics component will include basic electrical theory including Ohms law, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws, passive component characteristics (resistors, capacitors and inductors). A conceptual introduction to transistors, operational amplifiers and digital logic will also be included, along with an introduction to sensors for measuring physical phenomena such as light, temperature, pressure and force. The power systems component will contain AC and polyphase systems, power factor, electromagnetism, DC motors, AC motors, Servo motors, motor speed control, batteries, electric motor and speed controller selection. The mechatronics component will contain an introduction to simplified mechatronics systems, understanding how to interface with sensors, acquire data and control actuators. The unit of study will include a strong practical component where students will become familiar with the basics of electrical circuits, usage of tools such as power supplies, assembling simple circuits, usage of measurement tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, and interfacing with sensors and actuators. A laboratory where students write and upload code to an Arduino system that interfaces with sensors and actuators will be included.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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AMME1705 or AMME2700 or AMME9700 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Stewart Worrall, stewart.worrall@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Stewart Worrall, stewart.worrall@sydney.edu.au |