How could I apply electric/electronics to MechE?

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The discussion focuses on integrating Mechanical Engineering (MechE) with electrical and electronics knowledge, particularly through the lens of robotics and control systems. The participant, a second-year undergraduate, expresses a desire to merge their interests in MechE and electronics, specifically mentioning Arduino and programming. They highlight the relevance of Control Engineering, which is applicable to both electrical and mechanical disciplines, and emphasize the importance of understanding circuitry in the context of industry applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles
  • Basic knowledge of electronics and circuitry
  • Familiarity with programming, particularly using Arduino
  • Concepts of Control Engineering and automation
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore robotics applications in Mechanical Engineering
  • Research Control Engineering techniques applicable to both MechE and EE
  • Learn advanced Arduino programming for control systems
  • Investigate mechatronics as a field that combines both disciplines
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This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, aspiring engineers interested in robotics, and professionals seeking to understand the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

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I really like Mechanical Engineering. I'm now at the second year of my undergrad and I'm now taking some specific courses in engineering - after a whole year of calculus and physics. I think it's the broadest engineering, and I'm an admirer of the aerospace industry and would like to work with aircraft. But electric/electronics is another passion of mine. I do like tinkering with electronics - like Arduino - and do programming. There is some way I could merge both things together, MechE and electronics/electrics? I already know about mechatronics, but I don't want to switch courses.
 
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ramzerimar said:
I really like Mechanical Engineering. I'm now at the second year of my undergrad and I'm now taking some specific courses in engineering - after a whole year of calculus and physics. I think it's the broadest engineering, and I'm an admirer of the aerospace industry and would like to work with aircraft. But electric/electronics is another passion of mine. I do like tinkering with electronics - like Arduino - and do programming. There is some way I could merge both things together, MechE and electronics/electrics? I already know about mechatronics, but I don't want to switch courses.
I think that working with robotics and vehicles will be a good cross-over between ME and EE type of topics. Sounds pretty fun! :smile:
 
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berkeman said:
I think that working with robotics and vehicles will be a good cross-over between ME and EE type of topics. Sounds pretty fun! :smile:
I thought about robotics, sure. Control and Automation might be interesting, also. I heard that Control Engineering can be studied by both electrical and mechanical engineers. Having some kind of background with circuitry could help me with this? As I see it, most mechanical stuff is controlled by electrical/digital systems. I don't know how this work out in industry, but surely the control guy should have expertise in mechanical and electrical stuff to understand correctly what is going on, am I right? This could be interesting.
 

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