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ME 230 Basics of Mechatronics

Lab


Lab Exercise  (Click here for the lab schedule)


  • Before attending a lab: Read the lab manual and understand what you will build before attending the lab.
  • During the lab: You will work in a group of two people. Get required parts, build circuit, and collect data following the lab instruction. Make sure you collect all necessary data required to write the lab report.
  • Lab report:
    • Each group is required to submit an electronic copy via Canvas. (Exception: Lab 1 requires individual lab reports.)
    • The submission deadlines are posted on Schedule.
    • If you will miss a lab for an exceptional case, please let the instructor know in advance and provide proof such as hospital, doctor, funeral documents later.

 

Lab Device 1: The NI Engineering Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) II


The NI ELVIS II will be provided and used for the labs.

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Produce website: https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/model.ni-elvis-ii.html

User Manual: https://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/374629c.pdf

 

Lab Device 2: Arduino


The Arduino platform will be used for the labs.

 

 

Online Circuit Simulation Tool: Multisim Live (https://www.multisim.com)


The MultisimLive will be used for simulating and testing circuit designs.

 

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