ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators

Dr Nasser Asgari

2021

4.5

3 x 1-hour lectures weekly
5 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
8 x 2-hour practicals per semester
4 x 2-hour project works per semester

^ = May be enrolled concurrently

2 1 of COMP1102, COMP1201, ENGR1203, ENGR1721
1 1 of ENGR1201, ENGR1205
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)

ENGR8772 has been successfully completed

Programming microcontrollers in C, direct and modulated infra red (IR) sensors, absolute and incremental encoders, quadrature encoders, strain gauge, bridge circuits, temperature sensors, Hall-effect sensors, interfacing different sensors to a controller and writing control programs in C, serial communication including wireless, using DC motor and controlling its speed with PWM in both directions, using stepper motors and servomotors.

This topic aims to introduce the students to sensors, processor, and motors, which are the building blocks of most systems including robots. It also covers the interfacing and programming techniques for these components, as well as communicating the information to other systems.

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Understand various sensors, how they work, and different techniques to use them
Understand the use and application of different motors
Interface different sensors to a controller
Develop programs in C for microcontrollers to control interfaced modules
Acquire the knowledge of basic serial communications, and be able to communicate between two processors
Use a temperature chip to control the heat inside a system
Control the speed of DC motors using microcontrollers

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