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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Nathan Wayne Brubaker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Daniel Albert Bohbot, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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is the ESP8266 Wi-Fimodule, which implements the IEEE 802.11 family of protocols. These devices are inexpensive andsuitable for embedded applications in a wireless communications systems course. The CommunityEdition of PyCharm is available for free and can be used as the software development environment.The goal of this paper is to introduce a series of labs, utilizing the Digi XBee3 module, that can beused within a variety of courses, including a wireless communications systems course. Possibletopics for lab projects include: network connectivity, analog-to-digital conversion, sensor datacollection, pulse-width modulation (PWM), digital input/output, Universal AsynchronousReceiver/Transmitter (UART) communication, and inter-integrated

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #32954On the Development of a Portable Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)TrainerMr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer/Solution Architect, and three years at Ivy Tech Community College as an Instructor/Program Chair of Pre-Engineering. Since 2015

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Instrumentation CourseFieldwork reported here was conducted with appropriate social distancing and safety protocols.The undergraduate student assistants readily acknowledged the relevance of the experience withthe course material. The campus administration decided to advance the semester by two weeks dueto the pandemic so that the semester did not stretch beyond the Thanksgiving holidays andencouraged faculty to offer all courses remotely. Instrumentation, as well as other courses offeredby the primary author, were taught remotely using the Blackboard Learning Management System(LMS). The cloud connectivity of the wireless solar-powered soil moisture sensor network allowedthe author to demonstrate project results to all the students in the Instrumentation

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Frederick T. Sheldon, University of Idaho

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background in computer andinformation systems. This unique program would provide a good base for an academic programthat addresses the Cybersecurity problem. This paper will present a project, which will designand implement a cybersecurity degree option in its CST program for students who wish toconcentrateand develop strong skills in cybercrime detection, disruption and defenses. This paperwill discuss the Curriculum grid showing the educational goals and the requirements for abaccalaureate (BS) degree in Cybersecurity designed and published in the University catalogue.This curriculum will include both currently existing courses (including hardware courses) andthe newly developed courses. The development of Cybersecurity program is funded by

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #33181On the Development of a Next-Generation Sensor/Actuator Module forAutomation LabsMr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer/Solution Architect, and three years at Ivy Tech Community College as an Instructor/Program Chair of Pre-Engineering. Since 2015

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Martha L. Torres, University of Texas at El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso

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specialized portable instrumentsas they are needed to take measurements from the projects and provide electrical signals to thecircuits. Students had to purchase or borrow a personal instrument for use at home, some hadacquired it for a previous introductory course, but others had to obtain it during the first weeks.Some available devices used for Circuits Lab were Analog Discovery from Digilent orADALM2000/1000 from Analog Devices. These devices include an oscilloscope, variable powersupply, multimeter, and function generator for lab execution. Table 1. Portable Equipment required for Circuits Lab - Options Equipment Software Manufacturer