Mechatron: Motor Controller
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Mechatron: Motor Controller

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Problem

Update the decade old controller, used to control speed & direction inputs to 4x motors, that are mounted to robots built by students in β€œDesign, Controls, and Manufacturing I” course.

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Solution

Wireless controller that is 50% smaller than previous controller, and uses mobile app instead of RF controller

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Status
Dozen POC prototypes created.
Custom PCB designed and tested
Fall 2021 Pilot with 120 students conducted
Controller used in Spring 2022 semester with no hiccups