MECH 2480 Automation Systems -Embedded Systems & CNCs

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Class Syllabus Fall 2017 

Course Lecture Notes

Handout # 1: Guide to Using MPLab Integrated Development Environment

Handout # 2: PIC16F917 Datasheet (Please download the datasheet from Microchip, Inc.

Handout # 3: CNC Mill Safety Quiz

Handout # 4: Generating the G-Code Program for a CAD Drawing

Homework Assignments:

Homework # 1: Chapter 1 Questions 1-23, 27, and 28

Homework # 2: Chapter 2 Questions 1,2,5,6,7,9,10,17,18, 29

Homework # 3: Additional Questions 

Preclass assignments:

1. Please download the datasheet for the microcontroller PIC16F917 from Microchip website

2. Download and install the MPLab software Version 8.7 from Microchip website on your computer.

Course Description and Syllabus:

MECH 2300 Course Syllabus & Instructions

Automation Systems

Fall 2013

Meeting Time:  Section M01: Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:45 pm PM  & Friday 9:00 am - 10:50 am 

                              Section S01:  Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:45 pm PM  & Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Classroom: Section S01 in Smyrna Center; Section M01 in McMinnville Center.

Prerequisite: MECH 1500 Digital Fundamentals and PLCs

                    MATH 1710 Algebra/pre-calculus 

Required Textbook: 

1. Ramesh S. Gaonkar,“Fundamentals of Microcontrollers and Applications in Embedded Systems”, Delmar Publishing, 2007, ISBN # 1-4018-7914-4.  

2. Download the datasheet for the microcontroller PIC16F917 from Microchip, Inc website.

Recommended References: 

1. W. Triebel and A. Singh, “The 8088 and 8086 Microprocessors: Programming, Interfacing, Software, Hardware, and Applications”, fourth edition, Prentice Hall, 2003

2. U. Fischer et. al. "Mechanical and Metal Trades Handbook", 3rd English edition, Europa Lehrmittel, Germany, 2012

Course Objectives: 

There are six main objectives for this course:

1. To analyze the structure of a microprocessor and microcontroller system.

2. To program a microncontroller in a mechatronic system using Assembly language.

3.  To assemble and interconnect mechatronic systems.

4. To understand CNC fundamentals.

5. To be introduced to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).

6. To be able to build models of mechatronic components using CAD/CAM tools.

Grading Policy:

Quizes:                                   25%   (closed book and closed notes)

Mid Term Exam:                      25%   (closed book and closed notes)

Lab work:                               15%

Project and Homewroks          10%

Final Exam:                             25%   (closed book and closed notes)

Letter Grade Distribution:

90-100:  A                   80-89: B                      70-79: C               60-69: D                 Less than 60: F