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Capstone Project: Electronic Name Tag System

Conference Session: Projects in Instrumentation and Control
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

AC 2012-3288: CAPSTONE PROJECT: ELECTRONIC NAME TAG SYS-TEMDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Page 25.286.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Capstone Project: Electronic Name Tag SystemAbstractConcept of Capstone projects provides the students with a challenging interdisciplinaryengineering and technology problems that requires them to integrate the core concepts fromengineering technology courses. The interdisciplinary project provides the students with a betterperspective of real world engineering and technology projects. This paper outlines a

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Students' Familiarization to Methodical Troubleshooting through a Capstone Project

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Peter D. Huerter, Purdue University Northwest
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

laboratory experiments.However, troubleshooting of equipment and complex machines are not given sufficient attentionfor a typical industrial setting during regular engineering coursework. Purdue UniversityNorthwest’s Outcome Based Education allows students to gain hands-on experiencetroubleshooting complex circuits, machines, and their subsystems.In order to familiarize students with troubleshooting and identifying equipment failures, theresurrection of a relatively complex and non-functional NovaMill 3-Axis CNC Milling Machineis selected as a Capstone Senior Design project. The objectives of this project include identifyingthe different sub-systems of the machine, isolating each sub-system, testing and documentationof initial status, identification

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Imaps — A Multidisciplinary Aquatic Robot Project

Conference Session: Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Courtney Richmond, Rowan University; Patricia Mosto, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

Marine Biology Ecology Water Treatment CEE Core Course Water Resources Water Management Figure 8: Impact at college courses. Page 12.823.10VII. SummaryThis paper presents a multi-year project of designing and fabricating a robotic aqua probesystem. The course structure and content described in the paper can be easily adopted byother institutions for their capstone design or pertinent courses as laboratory experiments.The

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Project Tuna Ii Bode Analyzer And Teaching Tool

Conference Session: Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Beams, University of Texas-Tyler
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

filter designed as asenior capstone design project in 2005.Project TUNA and Project TUNA II have been used as teaching tools to explain the principles ofphase-sensitive demodulation in both EENG 4309 (Electronic Circuits Analysis II) and EENG4302 (Measurement and Instrumentation Systems). Resources created in conjunction withTUNA II include an introductory tutorial on phase-sensitive demodulation and an Excelspreadsheet to automate the design process for quadrature networks.Schematic diagrams, parts lists, circuit-board layouts (in AutoCAD form) and the LabVIEWvirtual instrument code are available from http://ee.uttyler.edu/David_Beams/project_page.htm.Conclusion

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A Two Semester, Multi-Approach Instrumentation Project for Mechanical Engineering Students

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

very good outcomesduring its first run. By revisiting a previously covered topic, the students get a chance toreinforce their knowledge on the topic and take it to the next level with the new approach. Also,by using the same instrument that they previously designed and built themselves, they arefamiliar with its performance and can quickly apply the enhancements.Since the course ended, I have had many of the senior students meet with me to discuss how theycan incorporate an embedded processor into their capstone design projects. Other students fromthe course have purchased microcontrollers for personal use in their homes and vehicles forvarious sensing and control applications. Some of the projects are very innovative and show thatthey were

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Introduction to Instrumentation and Control Systems Using a Pendulum Mounted Air Rocket

Conference Session: Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Keller, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily, University of Tulsa
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

programming of a simple control system in LabVIEW with the goal of achievingthe highest swing height for a given initial pressure. This is the capstone lab of the course andcomes after 4 dedicated LabVIEW programing labs and two previous, directed labs usingLabVIEW to interface with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware. Some previous familiarity with thepractical aspects of DAQ implementation is critical to the success of this experiment.Description of the Lab ExerciseThe goal of this is lab is two-fold.1) Determine the thrust characteristicsof a simple, pendulum attached,pressurized air rocket and 2) constructa simple control system that attains thehighest possible swing height for a giveninitial rocket pressure. This experimentintroduces the students to

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The Ultimate Cap Stone Course: A Laboratory Based Problem Solving Design Project

Conference Session: Instrumentation and Measurement: Innovative Courses
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Marshall, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

insight into the “laboratory based problem solvinglearning environment” that has been developed with financial and technical assistancefrom local industries. The discussion will also identify how the “need” for this type ofproject based curriculum became obvious. Four prerequisite courses are briefly describedbefore focusing on the project based capstone course. These four courses provide thestudents with the technical skill sets needed to succeed in the senior level capstonecourse. Accomplishments and outcomes from the student perspective, the Universityperspective, and the industry perspective will also be shared.Our advancing world of computer integration, process control, industrial automation, andtelecommunications requires technical problem

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Undergraduate Students Perform Successful Cogeneration Study for University

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Lance Gerard Funke, University of Idaho; Chris Hoene
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

approved by the Board of Regents in February 2019 andsubsequently by the legislature in March, it will be installed beginning in July. Those who teachsenior capstone design know from experience how rare taking a project to production really is. Itdefinitely proves the most significant education outcome sought in this project: To bring severalelements of the students’ education and experience to bear on a complicated, open-endedproblem to achieve a useful solution. Results are presented in a wikipage and supporting links todocuments and reports.[4]This success, unprecedented in an undergraduate capstone design project at this university,obviously gave the students a great deal of confidence and credibility in their job interviews. Ofthe four

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Environmental Monitoring Robotic System

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solutions; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

issues of environmental factors and tomeet the requirement of Senior/Capstone design project course, students worked in a team todesign, fabricate and test a mobile Robotic System to monitor and map data from theenvironmental sensors in a well-defined trajectory in an academic building. The EnvironmentalMonitoring Robotic System consists of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) supported by theencoders on the Robot base to determine the location of the Robot and a Kinect@ Microsoft Inc.camera to detect objects and obstacles in the trajectory. The proposed systems also consist of theRobot Operating System (ROS) and sensor section for monitoring the environment. The ROSsection is used for mapping and localization of the mobile robot. The navigation

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Experiential Learning through Industry Partnership

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

collaborative,mutually agreeable relationship that involves teaching, learning and building knowledge. Theirinteraction may be on a time from requiring basic skills to application of advanced, disciplinaryskills, as in a capstone experience. Students may observe, participate, teach, or offer a talent.Some of these opportunities may embody values orientation, such as practical and active learningfor engineering and different technical fields. Some students may interact in style, production orinstallation of a small project or be a part of an oversized project with business partners’ currentactivities, while others might have students support a method of growth, development, andvisioning around core issues. No matter what kind of engagement, the outcome

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Metering and Data Acquisition System for Electrical Gateway

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

the University of Idaho College of Engineering,” InternalUniversity of Idaho Publication, 1985, 2012.[2] James Peterson and Herbert Hess, “Feasibility, Design, and Construction of a SmallHydroelectric Power Generation Station as a Student Design Project,” ASEE 1999 AnnualConference.[3] Herbert Hess and Justin Schlee, “Upgrade of a Successful Undergrduate Energy Project ina Remote Wilderness Location,” ASEE 2010 Annual Conference, AC 2010-2347.[4] Herbert Hess, Lance Funke, and Chris Hoene, “Undergraduate Students PerformSuccessful Cogeneration Study for University,” ASEE 2019 Annual Conference, Paper #26096.[5] Ankit Gupta, “Capstone Design by Year,” University of Idaho Department of MechanicalEngineering, May 2019, [Online] https

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Design and Control of an Air Heater Process

Conference Session: Instrumentation Applications
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Corey Jamail Davis; Wayland L. Hickman; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

entails the design of the air heater and associated instrumentation, realtime data acquisition and control in LABView, process modeling, controller design, andevaluation of the performance of different control structures in a closed loop manner. This workwas performed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Senior Capstone Projectundergraduate course in controls and instrumentation at an Engineering Technology Department.IntroductionProcess control is part of our daily life. Our house A/C unit uses simple control techniques tomaintain room temperature at a comfortable level. Manufacturing companies use process controland automation to gain competitive advantage. They use process control to run safely,environmentally friendly, reliably

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A Novel Interdisciplinary Sensor Networks Laboratory

Conference Session: Developing New Instrumentation
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

acquisition problem will be encouraged and documented forpossible adaptation or modification in other contexts. The students in the various ElectronicsGroup technologies will serve as “guinea pigs” for the testing of the materials developed inconjunction with the SensorNet system through structured labs and projects and more complexindividual and group senior capstone projects. Furthermore, as we gain experience with thenetwork it is expected that students from other technology areas will be given access to thenetwork and be allowed to develop networked sensor applications or other network controlscenarios that are relevant to their particular technology. Some of the other application areas thatare expected to be explored include: automation and

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Programmable System-On-Chip (PSoC) Usage in an Engineering Technology Program

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University - Erie; David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University - Erie
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

was a great feature. It was very simple to just double clickon the part and edit the settings by double clicking.Thus the recommendation is to continue using the PSoC 5LP board in future class projects. Itwas relatively easy to learn, the information was useful to their senior capstone projects and theadded value can be used for ABET ETAC Student Outcome-H (an understanding of the need forand an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development).Bibliography1. Web Site http://www.cypress.com/documentation/development-kitsboards/cy8ckit-059-psoc-5lp-prototyping-kit- onboard-programmer-and2. Web Site http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/

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Applied Instrumentation Course for Undergraduate Thermal-fluid Sciences

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Elliott Bryner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daniel Dannelley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

report the results oflaboratory activities and projects in various formats that require strong communication skills.Much of the knowledge, skills, and abilities students gain in this class is used during the yearlongcapstone course the following year in the recommended curriculum.IntroductionThe stated purpose of the Thermal Fluid Science lecture and lab course is for students to learnskills and gain a level of knowledge that will allow them to be successful in laboratory and testsettings in industry and academia. The learning outcomes stated in the course syllabus are: - Students will: 1. Be able to design experiments to characterize a temperature, pressure, mass flow rate within a region of fluid, system or subsystem

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Instrumentation Of Rv M1 Robots For Developing Biologically Inspired Materials

Conference Session: Contemporary Instrumentation
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

build bio-mimicked layered composites. Labview™ virtualinstruments (VIs) were developed to guide the robots, to actuate injectors, and to analyzeimages. The implications of this work for the projects assigned at the undergraduate levelas well as students’ capstone project will also be discussed.IntroductionIn the aftermath of the major disasters that claimed human lives and caused extensivefinancial losses, it is necessary to develop materials that resistant to powerful forces ofnature. Most buildings, especially in the third world countries are built from manuallylaid clay bricks (unfired or fired) in layered structures with mud or gypsum mortarinterlayers. In the event of an earthquake or other disasters that exert dynamic shearforces on

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A Computer Controlled Test System For Micro Electro Mechanical Resonator (Mems Resonator) Gas Sensors

Conference Session: Contemporary Instrumentation Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mustafa Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Joshua Ward, Fairchild Semiconductor; Robert N. MacKinnon, Yarmouth Water District
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

programming was done as a part of senior electricalengineering capstone project at the University of Southern Maine. It has been used in thecharacterization of MEMS Resonator Gas Sensors under different temperature and gascompositions. It is currently being improved by incorporating USB based data acquisition boardsto replace some of the expensive GPIB interfaced instruments to reduce the overall cost of thesystem, and make the system compact and portable. It is the hope of the authors that this systemwill lend itself to be reproduced and adapted for other uses in laboratories and applicationsrequiring an inexpensive and portable means of computer controlled test systems

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Repurposing a Nuclear Integrated System Test Facility for Engineering Education

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Hector E. Medina, Liberty University; Jonathan Tristan Polk, Liberty University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

preserved in thescaled IST. The core region, heat transfer, flow patterns, and coolant inventory in the downcomer, coreand the riser above the core were all kept in similitude with an actual reactor. The steam generatorpreserved the heat transfer and boiling effects and the condensation with and without non-condensablegases [2]. Outside of these, the design of the IST included features to support its adaptation for otherdesign or research missions. While testing in support of the mPower SMR ended in 2014, the facility has been maintained tosupport other projects. The facility is still in use by several companies and Liberty University for thepurposes of furthering nuclear engineering research on multiple fronts.Description of Thermal Hydraulic

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Designing Communications and Power for an Instrumentation System for Natural Resources Research in a Remote Mountainous Location

Conference Session: Instrumentation Technical Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

Paper ID #16899Designing Communications and Power for an Instrumentation System forNatural Resources Research in a Remote Mountainous LocationDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he teaches subjects in He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities. c

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Building Wireless Sensor Networks with Zigbee

Conference Session: Instrumentation Technical Session
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Robert Alfaro
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

Paper ID #7789Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, PomonaRobert Alfaro Page 23.263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeThe microprocessor sequence courses are among the important and challenging courses thatstudents take in the electronics, computer, and biomedical engineering curriculum; these coursesalso lay the foundation for capstone senior projects. The practical, but abstract, programmingconcepts in embedded

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Development And Implementation Of A Cooperative/Distributed Instrumentation And Measurement Laboratory For Diverse Student Population

Conference Session: Developing New Instrumentation
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian Belu, Wayne State University
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

ofmeasurement and instrumentation, and also knowledge of data analysis and processing,introduction to basic transducers and sensors, and basic circuits, etc.; 2) Advancedexercises - which present examples of experimentation techniques and procedures invarious fields of mechanical, electrical engineering, etc.; and 3) Computer-basedmeasurement problems- related to the automation of measurements, virtual instrumentsand applications, basic interface standards, used in measuring systems, softwareapplications, etc. The multi-function distributed laboratory for teaching instrumentationand measurement systems that is proposed to provide training in measuring systemdesign, will also be used for student senior capstone design projects or Masters Degreeprojects2

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Fundamental Instrumentation Course for Undergraduate Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Daniel Dannelley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Elliott Bryner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

providestudents with a basic and fundamental knowledge of mechanical instrumentation and sensors(both in theory and practice), data acquisition systems, and how to process / analyze themeasurements in preparation of both industry, subsequent lab courses, and preliminary / detaildesign (yearlong senior capstone project). The learning outcomes stated in the course syllabusare: 1. Develop a fundamental knowledge of the working principles behind various sensors and transducers, including their response and calibration for static and dynamic responses. 2. Acquire analog signals utilizing benchtop / handheld equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope) and National Instruments* data acquisition (DAQ) hardware with LabVIEW* 3. Conduct, analyze, and

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Installation and Data Acquisition Study to Test Circuit Solver TRV Devices

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Nicholas Tallos, ThermOmegaTech, Inc.
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

or other active experiences may increaseretention of material by up to 90% [25]. Richard Felder and Linda Silverman recommend severalteaching techniques to address all learning styles, one of which is to provide demonstrations forstudents with sensing and visual learning styles and hands-on experiments for students with ac-tive learning styles [26]. According to Moore, there is a direct correlation between in-class per-formance, laboratory attendance, and performance [27]. In capstone related project, active Page 26.972.11learning can be achieved through a variety of activities that include lab and project experimentswith hands-on projects

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Design and Control of a Twin Tank Water Process

Conference Session: Instrumentation Applications
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Trieu V. Phung, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

non-linear and interactive process have been developed and compared to experimentaldata. Furthermore, this experimental study entails and discusses the design of the twin tankprocess and associated instrumentation, real time data acquisition and control in LabView,process modeling, controller design, and evaluation of the performance of different controlstructures in a closed loop manner. This work was performed in partial fulfillment of therequirements of the Senior Capstone Project course in controls and instrumentation of theEngineering Technology department at the University of Houston-Downtown. Studentexperiences are summarized and the need for effective project management methods isemphasized. I. Process DescriptionThe process

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LED Timing Light Upgrade for Synchronous Machines Laboratory Equipment

Conference Session: Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Sean Gordon Daniel, University of Idaho
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

Paper ID #21922LED Timing Light Upgrade for Synchronous Machines Laboratory Equip-mentDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he teaches subjects in He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities.Mr. Sean Gordon Daniel, University of Idaho I am an Electrical Engineering student at the

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Automated Data Acquisition And Data Analysis For Plasma Diagnostics In Pupr Mc Plasma Machine With Web Capabilities

Conference Session: Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angel Gonzalez-Lizardo, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Serrano-Salvat, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

technology and innovation, he specialized in electronics, communications and control system. Carlos participated in three summer work experiences with Abbott Laboratories as part of his professional development. Because of his contribution to the company he was allowed to participate for three consecutive summers, when one was the established rule. During his last year of college he was offered the opportunity to work at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. His capstone design final project in the electrical engineering program, was to create a computer program to perform the processes for measuring and analyzing plasma parameters. This application

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Remote Circuit Design Labs with Analog Discovery

Conference Session: Instrumentation Technical Session III
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.; Derek W. Edens
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

. Page 23.1033.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Remote Circuit Design Labs with Analog DiscoveryAbstractThe limited resources in the traditional labs have restricted the effective and innovative circuitdesign projects from freshmen Circuits 1 class to Capstone ideas. The limited number ofmeasuring and signal-generating instruments makes it difficult for students to engage in theseprojects when they need to share these instruments or schedule to use them at a specific time.Furthermore, it is a challenge for students to learn how to use various instruments includingpower supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and function-generators if not used in conjunctionwith each other. Likewise