May 03, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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ME 191 - Computer Applications in Engineering II

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to apply the model and algorithm development methods from ME 190  to hands-on “hardware-in-the-loop” applications. Applications in data acquisition, robotics and mechatronics will be emphasized. (prereq: ME 190 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• have applied concepts of structured programming in the control of electromechanical systems
• have implemented computer-based data acquisition systems
Prerequisites by Topic
• Programming
Course Topics
• Programming with the Labjack interface device (1 class)
• Digital I/O (1 class)
• Analog I/O (1 class)
• Control of Stepper Motors (2 classes)
• Introduction of Robotics (2 classes)
• Design Projects (2 classes)
Laboratory Topics
• Discrete I/O - Pushbuttons and LEDS
• Analog I/O - DC Motors and Solar Cells
• Control of a Stepper Motor
• Coordinated Control of a Two-Axis Positioning System
• Single-Axis Control of a Robot
• Coordinated Control of a Multi-Axis Robot
• Student Design Projects
Coordinator
William Farrow



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