Course Description:
Mechatronics 2 is an advanced-level course focusing on embedded control systems and industrial automation. Students will gain hands-on experience in programming STM32 microcontrollers for real-time applications and working with Siemens PLC systems for automation tasks. The course bridges low-level hardware control and high-level industrial automation strategies, preparing students for real-world mechatronic system integration.
Key Topics:
Part 1: STM32 Microcontroller Programming
- Overview of ARM Cortex-M architecture (focus on STM32F series)
- Peripheral interfacing (GPIO, ADC, PWM, UART, I2C, SPI)
- Interrupt handling and timer management
- Real-time programming using FreeRTOS (optional)
- Sensor and actuator interfacing (motors, encoders, temperature, etc.)
- Communication protocols (serial, CAN, Modbus)
- Embedded system design workflow using STM32CubeMX and Keil/uVision or STM32CubeIDE
Part 2: Siemens PLC and Industrial Automation
- Basics of PLC architecture and programming logic
- Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 hardware structure and communication setup
- Ladder logic programming and Function Block Diagrams (FBD)
- HMI interface integration (WinCC, TIA Portal)
- Industrial sensors and actuators integration
- Analog/digital signal processing in PLCs
- PID control implementation in Siemens PLCs
- Industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet)
Primary Reference Books:
For STM32:
- “Mastering STM32” by Carmine Noviello (Comprehensive, hands-on guide)
- STMicroelectronics Documentation (Datasheets, reference manuals for STM32F series)
- Online tools: STM32CubeIDE
For Siemens PLC:
- “Automating with SIMATIC S7-1200” by Hans Berger (Highly recommended for Siemens systems)
- “Programmable Logic Controllers” by Frank D. Petruzella (General PLC theory + ladder logic)
- Siemens TIA Portal Tutorials (Official and third-party resources for hands-on learning)
