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Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Silveira Madani, Mauá Institute of Technology; Andressa Corrente Martins, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia ; Leonardo Oneda Galvani, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia; Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira M.S., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

evaluation, andfocused on ABET, how these projects can be used to evaluate students' outcomes.Keywords: Project Based Learning, Integrative project, multidisciplinary project,control, instrumentation and simulator.INTRODUCTION The integration of Instrumentation, Microcontrollers and Control Systems Idisciplines in this technical project represents a significant milestone in theinterdisciplinary approach to engineering, allowing a practical and complete applicationof the concepts learned throughout the course. A. Ribas Neto, M. Fiorin, and T.Dequigiovani [1] highlight the value of project-based learning in technology degreeprograms to deepen students' understanding and skills in the field. In this report, thedevelopment of an interactive

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jackson Mitchell Cuppett, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Dave Akin, University of Maryland, College Park; Urjit Korok Chakraborty, James M. Bennett High School; Lance C. Ward, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Parker Wilson, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Mason Alexander Morgan; Rahul Vishnoi, University of Maryland, College Park; Romeo Gabriel Perlstein, University of Maryland, College Park

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institution. The exchange program culminates ina summer research symposium where the students present their work [1].The “Autonomous Instrumented Robotic Sensory Platforms to Advance Creativity and EngageStudents” (AIRSPACES) project led by the principal author at UMES leverages the SEIP platformand integrates its scope within its framework. The AIRSPACES project is also funded by MDSGCannually to engage UMES engineering and other STEM students in hands-on out-of-classroommultidisciplinary team projects throughout the year [2-4]. The UMES-UMD ( University ofMaryland College Park) collaborative project titled “DREAM: Developing Robotic Explorationsusing Agrobots and Moonbots” builds on the foundation provided by the AIRSPACES project andexpands its

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

– Senior Capstone Design Project, Engineering (E), Engineering Technology (ET),MouseHead - A Hands-Free Computer Controller.I. Introduction There is a growing importance of computers within the modern age. With more “work fromhome” opportunities being created, societies’ reliance on computer interaction continues toadvance. While this is not a problem in itself, there is an alienated sector of society that is unableto take advantage of these opportunities. A significant portion of the population struggles withimpairments [1, 2]. With technology being such a driving force in society, more opportunities arecreated for those who are constrained and unable to leave home as easily. As opportunities grow,those with impairments, like amputees

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

. Projects contain engineeringrequirements, schematics, software code, and results. Then, an example of a student project utilizingdata acquisition and Wi-Fi is provided.IntroductionData acquisition (DAQ) involves sampling signals utilizing sensors that measure electricalparameters, processing these signals into real-world values, and displaying the information. Thissystem is typically implemented with a USB DAQ device (e.g., myDAQ, etc.) connected to aPC, and software employed with graphical or text-based programming (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab,etc.).A variety of courses encompassing both electrical and computer disciplines involve dataacquisition. One such course is Measurements and Instrumentation [1]. This reference describes ajunior-level course

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Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

and staff developed the custom test fixture for the project.Dynamic test data was captured with a USB data acquisition unit and LabVIEW software. Thispaper describes the lessons learned by the students and faculty during the project. Examples oftilt sensors designed by the students are presented. The custom test hardware and software arealso presented and discussed.Motivation and IntroductionRiding lawn mower rollover accidents, commercial and residential, cause many injuries anddeaths each year in the United States. [1-3]. The rural student demographic of the campus is anappropriate cohort for a project to raise awareness of this real hazard. Devising a solution for theproblem serves as motivation for the project.Passive indicators are

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Nicholas Velatini; Theodore Orrin Grosch, Kennesaw State University

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wide range of transportation and environmental demands, that can include a reduction invehicular delays and traffic congestion. Figure 1. Drone View from HWY120 and HWY Figure 2. Model of 2 Road IntersectionsCurrent traffic lights in the United States are arbitrary. While systems which sense the presence ofautomobiles exist, they are based on samples of roads and the greatest traffic through the sensorsreceives priority. Most sensing roads have a 3 car per lane measurement capacity which means thata 2-lane road intersecting another like road could have 3 cars while the other has 100, though theywill receive the fixed amount of time regardless. This can lead to grid lock in high traffic cityintersections, increasing travel time of each

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Silveira Madani, Mauá Institute of Technology; Andressa Corrente Martins, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia ; Julia Meneses Roberto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia ; Marcelo Sacilotti Villas Boas; Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

integrated project encompassing Instrumentation,Microcontrollers, Programming, and Control Systems has been structured into stages to enhancestudent comprehension and improve the application dynamics and feedback on results. These stagesare divided into five parts: 1. Defining the problem and project theme. 2. Conducting theoretical research. 3. Constructing prototypes and conducting validation tests. 4. Delivering oral and practical presentations. 5. Writing a scientific report. By tackling these theoretical and practical challenges, the project not only offers anopportunity for applying knowledge gained the disciplines but also demonstrates the integration ofmultiple engineering domains into a cohesive project

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

hands-on experience for some students. To achieve a positiveexperience for all students, while covering the same objectives as having a physical trainer foreach student, a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) process control simulation has been implemented.This allows for 1. Individualized learning, 2. An ability to cover the objectives withouthaving physical trainers, and 3. Instructs students about hardware-in-the-loop simulation.This paper presents the work to date on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) process control simu-lation labs for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems Design. Theimplementation uses a programmable logic controller (PLC) for the controller and a simula-tion of the process (plant) written in Python by the author