Modular, low-cost, open-source lab platform for Electronic Engineering & Mechatronics

Abstract

A first attempt in the construction of a modular, low-cost, various microcontroller-based computer system, with the ability to implement many different educational and industry scenarios. Special care has been taken so the whole lab exercises are team based, motivational, DIY for the most time, keep the audience intrigued so their learning is most efficient and pleasant. Arduino, ESP32 & 8266, Raspberry Pi, and ARM Cortex-M (STM32), micro-controllers and more in future, add-on shields, sensors, actuators, some components, and measurement devices are the partners in crime that motivate the students to be involved in the whole project. All exercises look simply but are based in the context that the students must combine knowledge from different engineering, scientific and computational methodology. As a new concept, it will be tested this year and the outcome next year will justify experience-based predictions or suggest needed changes.