Control Basics for Mechatronics

Mechatronics combines mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and control theory to create a versatile field. This book is designed to answer mechatronics students' questions, providing practical examples and explanations of complex topics related to the field. The theme of the book is simulation, using JavaScript applications to allow students to experience the dynamics of mechatronics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mechatronics is a captivating blend of traditional mechanical engineering, the relatively recent offspring of computer science, the dynamic electrical engineering, the lineage mathematics, and the relentless Control Theory. Numerous control theory courses often revolve around an overwhelming emphasis on the Laplace Transform, neglecting to address crucial questions such as "What transpires when your servomotor saturates?" This book has been carefully curated to address the inquiries that mechatronics students are most likely to pose. It does not, however, mean that the mathematical aspects have been disregarded entirely. Matrices, transforms, eigenvectors, differential equations, and even the feared z transform find their place within this comprehensive diet. Nevertheless, every effort has been made to contextualize these concepts, making them accessible and digestible. Their purpose is to serve as tools for practical applications, rather than mere vehicles for displaying mathematical rigor that traces their origins.

A central theme permeates throughout the book, emphasizing simulation. Through the use of straightforward JavaScript applications, readers are granted an immersive experience in understanding the dynamics at play. Examples range from the challenge of balancing, exemplified by a bicycle following a line, to the construction of a balancing trolley reminiscent of a Segway. While these examples may appear theoretical, they can be brought to life by sourcing components from the hobby market. By combining these elements, readers can embark on a hands-on journey, fostering a deeper understanding of mechatronics and its applications.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032425573