ME 340 - Spring 2009
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Introduction to (Circuits &) Mechatronics
The University of Texas at Austin
Term Project | Main | Schedule

Project Description | Test Tracks | Demo Schedule

This table summarizes the 10 group projects completed in Spring 2009.

1

Circuit Schematic
Video (68 MB, avi)
6

Circuit Schematic
Video (3 MB, avi)
2

Circuit Schematic
Video (67 MB, avi)
7

Circuit Schematic
Video (52 MB, avi)
Making the track work for your design (55 MB)
3

Circuit Schematic
Video (54 MB, avi)
8

Circuit Schematic
Video (53 MB, avi)
4

Circuit Schematic
Video (10.6 MB, avi)
9

Circuit Schematic | 1st schematic
Video (60 MB, avi)
5

Circuit Schematic
Video (27 MB, avi)

Chasin' cheese 
10

Circuit Schematics 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Video (2.3 MB, avi)
Post Date Description/Comments
(note reverse chronological posting)
For Download
     
5/14/09 Final project demonstrations
 
5/13/09  10am Group 2 tested their line follower
11am Group 3 tested their line follower

5/12/09  10am Group 1 tested their line follower   
5/10/09  Wrapping up the project (email) | Demo Schedule  
Test tracks for project demonstration
 
     
5/3/09  -Some suggestions for analysis problems  
4/29/09  -Finally a project description  
4/23/09

-Wall hugging mouse - using 'tactile' whisker sensor and switch
-Read the Jones and Flynn chapter (the book is excellent for those interested in mobile robots)

-video1 | video2 | switch diagram
-Mabuchi motor specifications
-Reflective Object Sensors (QRB1134)-spec sheet - how to connect
-Line-follower without microcontroller (example)
-Chapter from Jones and Flynn (1999) (very pertinent to this project)
4/22/09 Project kit distribution (email) - note: have 7 wall-hugging mouse kits in hand + 4 other 2-motor kit types (avoider) that can serve same purpose for this project (these kits will be provided w/o electronics). First to arrive will get choice of platform.  
4/21/09 Groups Formed - brief discussion on objectives Go to BlackBoard to find spreadsheet