Mechatronics Course for Professional Engineers and Students

Mechatronics is multidisciplinary systems engineering. This certificate program is an on-line program for professional engineers, students, and companies who want to achieve a real competitive advantage in the global economy through superior engineering practice and better integration and collaboration with suppliers and customers. It will empower practicing engineers to significantly elevate their skill level with immediate tangible results to compete in the global economy.

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Physical and Mathematical Modeling

Instructions and Introductory Video 2 Topics

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Modeling in Modern Engineering (Video)

Module 1 Instructions (PDF)

Main Notes 13 Topics

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1a-Introduction to Mechatronics Innovation and Modeling (Video)

1b-Introduction to Mechatronics Innovation and Modeling (PDF)

2-ESI and Problem Solving Processes (Video)

3a-Physical and Mathematical Modeling General Concepts (Video)

3b-Physical and Mathematical Modeling General Concepts (PDF)

4a-Mechanical and Electrical System Modeling Examples (Video)

4b-Mechanical and Electrical System Modeling Examples (PDF)

5a-Introduction to Simulink and LabVIEW (Video)

5b-Introduction to Simulink and LabVIEW (PDF)

6a-Dynamic System Response Essentials (Video)

6b-Dynamic System Response Essentials (PDF)

7-Standard Models for Dynamic Systems (PDF)

7a-Control Design and Implementation Case Study (Video)

Supplementary Notes 10 Topics

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1-Engineering System Investigation Process (PDF)

2a-Disk + Bar Dynamic System Investigation Case Study (Video)

2b-Disk + Bar Dynamic System Investigation Case Study (PDF)

3a-Baseball Trajectory Problem Solving & Simulink (Video)

3b-Baseball Trajectory Problem Solving & Simulink (PDF)

4a-Spring Pendulum Simulink Tutorial (Video)

4b-Spring Pendulum LabVIEW Tutorial (Video)

5a-Mechanical Modeling Problems with Solutions (PDF)

5b-Electrical Modeling Problems with Solutions (PDF)

6-Physical and Mathematical Modeling Module Readings (PDF)

Basic Project 3 Topics

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Magnetic Levitation System Build Instructions (Video)

Magnetic Levitation System Build Instructions (PDF)

Physical Modeling of Magnetic Levitation System (PDF)

Advanced Project 1 Topic

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Physical Modeling of an Insect Leg (PDF)

Mechanical Systems

Basic Notes 21 Topics

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1-ESI and Problem Solving Processes (Video)

2a-Planar Dynamics Basics (Video)

2b-Planar Dynamics Basics (PDF)

2c-Velocity and Acc of a Point (Video)

2d -Velocity and Acc of a Point (PDF)

3a-Disk + Bar Dynamic System Investigation Case Study (Video)

3b -Disk + Bar Dynamic System Investigation Case Study (PDF)

4a -Mechanical System Modeling Basics (PDF)

4b -Mechanical Modeling Problems with Solutions (PDF)

5a – Simple Pendulum Simulink Tutorial (Video)

5b -Simple Pendulum LabVIEW Tutorial (Video)

5c – Spring Pendulum Simulink Tutorial (Video)

6 -Motion Transformers with Problems and Solutions (PDF)

7 – Parasitic Effects (PDF)

8a – Mechanical Vibrations Introduction (Video)

8b – Mechanical Vibrations Introduction (PDF)

8c – Free Vibration and Problems with Solutions (Video)

8d – Forced Vibration and Problems with Solutions (Video)

8e – Two DOF Problem Solutions (PDF)

8f – Spring Pendulum Investigation Simulink (Video)

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Advanced Notes 12 Topics

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1a – Rigid Body Dynamics Fundamentals Newton Euler (PDF)

1b – 3D Dynamics Problems Newton Euler with Solutions (PDF)

2a -Rigid Body Dynamics Fundamentals Variational Approach (PDF)

2b -Lagrange’s Equation (PDF)

2c -Dynamics Problems Variational Approach with Solutions (PDF)

3 – Kane’s Method

4 – Motion Profile and Trajectory Planning (PDF)

5a – Introduction to Planar Mechanisms and the Vector-Loop Method (PDF)

5b – Four Bar Linkage Presentation (PDF)

5c – Mechanism Analysis (PDF)

5d – Mechanism Synthesis (PDF)

6 – H-Bot Mechatronic Model-Based Design (PDF)

Electromagnetic Systems

Electrical Circuits and Electronics 15 Topics

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2-Resistor Module (Video)

2-Resistor Module (PDF)

3-Capacitor Module (PDF)

4-RC Networks Module (PDF)

5-Inductor Module (PDF)

7-Op-Amps Module (Video)

7-Op-Amps Module (PDF)

8-Filters Module (Video)

8-Filters Module (PDF)

9-Diode Module (PDF)

10-MOSFET Module (Video)

10-MOSFET Module (PDF)

11-PWM Module (Video)

11-PWM Module (PDF)

12-H-Bridge Module (PDF)

Electrodynamics 5 Topics

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1-EM Spectrum Booklet NASA (PDF)

2-Maxwell’s Equations (PDF)

6-Solenoid Modeling Notes (PDF)

7-Analysis of Magnetic Bearings F Stolfi (PDF)

8-Electromechanical Problems and Solutions (PDF)

Fluid Power Systems

Main Notes 14 Topics

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1-Fluid Power Video – A Force for Change (Video)

2-The Hidden Giant (PDF)

3-Fluid Power Systems & Control Introduction (PDF)

4a-Introduction to Fluid Power (Video)

4b-Introduction to Fluid Power (PDF)

5-Fluid Power System Fundamentals with Solutions (PDF)

6a-Pneumatic IP Case Study (PDF)

6b-Pneumatic IP (Video)

7-Introduction to MatLab Simscape Fluids (PDF)

8-Fluid Power System Investigation Case Study (PDF)

9a-Hydraulic Valves Introduction (PDF)

9b-Directional Control Valves (PDF)

9c-Pressure Relief Valves (PDF)

9d-Proportional Valves (PDF)

Supplementary Notes 9 Topics

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R1-Eaton Electronics for Hydraulics Engineers (PDF)

R2-Festo Hydraulic Systems (PDF)

R3-Hydraulic Control Systems 1967 Merritt (PDF)

R4-Fox McDonald 6th Edition (PDF)

R5-Fluid Power in Best Practice Bosch (PDF)

R6-Fluid Power System Dynamics U Minn (PDF)

R7-Electrohydraulic Steering System ASME Paper (PDF)

R8-Caterpillar Hydraulics Solutions (PDF)

R9-Bulk Modulus- What is it- When is it Important (PDF)

Sensors and Actuators

Control System

Main Notes 20 Topics

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1a-21st Century Control Design (PDF)

1b-Some Key Fundamentals of Classical Control (PDF)

2a-Feedback Control System Basics (Video)

2b-Feedback Control System Basics (PDF)

2c-Feedback Control System Basics R1 (PDF)

3a-Root Locus Analysis and Design (PDF)

3b-Root Locus Design Problems (PDF)

4a-Frequency Response Analysis and Design (PDF)

4b-Frequency Response Design Problems (PDF)

5a-SISO Tool (Video)

5b-SISO Tool (PDF)

6a-State Space Control Design (PDF)

6b-Control Law Design with Full-State Feedback Problems (PDF)

6c-Control Law Design with Full-State Feedback Problems Solutions (PDF)

7a-Control Design and Implementation Case Study (Video)

7b-Control Design and Implementation Case Study (PDF)

8-Acceleration Feedback (PDF)

9-Observers in Control Systems (PDF)

10-Adaptive Control (PDF)

11-Loop Shaping (PDF)

Supplementary Notes 7 Topics

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A Simple Controller Tuning Example (PDF)

Control Design Comprehensive Assignment (PDF)

First-Order Process with Time Delay (PDF)

Hard Disk Drive Presentation (PDF)

Liquid Level Control Example (PDF)

Magnetic Levitation System (PDF)

Pneumatic IP Case Study (PDF)

Mechatronic System Design

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