Some Mechatronics Related On-Line Readings

ASME article on Mechatronics

Student’s guide to classical control (DSB)

Student’s guide to frequency domain (DSB)

Student’s guide to sensor performance specifications (DSB)

Feedback Control and the History of Technology

History of Control

A brief history of feedback control (FLL)

Linear Technologies Corporation 12-bit A/D Converter (Also available at: http://www.parallaxinc.com/html_files/downloads/downloads_appkits.htm)

Pragmatic Intro. to the Art of Electrical Engineering Paul H. Dietz (Also available at: http://www.stampsinclass.com/downloads/piaee11.pdf,)

From Nuts & Volts of Basic Stamp:

1. Using 12-bit ADC with BS2: Article (local copy), Data Sheets (Column 4) (local copy).
2. ADC using a comparator and PWM output on BS2: Article (local copy), Data Sheets (Column 25) (local copy).
3. Home made sensors for speed and acceleration measurement: Article (local copy), Data Sheets (Column 12) (local copy).
4. Home made capacitive sensor for water level measurement: Article (local copy), Data Sheets (Column 27) (local copy).
5. A variety of light sensors: Article (local copy), Data Sheets (Column 73) (local copy).

Matlab-based Digital Control Tutorials: #1

A basic tutorial for semiconductor devices.

Articles from IFSA Sensors Portal:

1. Ed Ramsden, Ten Easy Things to Do with Magnetic Sensors (local copy).
2. M. J. Caruso and T.Bratland, A New Perspective on Magnetic Field Sensing (local copy).

Mechatronics Journal

Download a .zip file from L.O.S.A. (List of Stamp Applications) website.