1. Notes on Lab 1 – Intro to the Mechatronics Lab
B. Furman
27JAN2012

2. Learning Objectives Use the test and measurement equipment properly
Identify basic electronic concepts in Lab 1

3. Mechatronics Concept Map
System to Control
Sensor
Signal Conditioning
Controller (Hardware & Software)
Power Interface
Actuator
User Interface
Power Source
BJ Furman 22JAN11
ME 106
ME 154
ME 157
ME 195
ME 120
ME 297A
ME 190
ME 187
ME 110
ME 136
ME 182
ME 189
INTEGRATION

4. Solderless Breadboard
Color code your wires!

5. Power Supply
Scherz, P., Practical Electronics for Inventors, 2nd ed., p. 43

6. Voltage and Current Measurement
Voltage measurement (“Across”)
Current measurement (“Through”)

7. Test Leads and Probes