Problem Detail
Title:	Protecting/Stealing the Trillion-Dollar Bill
Author:	Dr. James A. Mynderse 21000 West Ten Mile Rd Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 48075 jmynderse@ltu.edu
Discipline:	Mechanical Engineering
Target Audience:	Advanced, majors
Keywords:	mechatronics, sensors, strain gage
Length of Time/Staging:	Three weeks. Initial problem with report after two weeks, then secondary problem with an additional week.
Abstract:	This problem encourages students to investigate sensor integration as part of a Mechatronics course in Mechanical Engineering. The intended sensor is a strain gage but other designs will work. The key features of the problem include: Sensor selection based on problem specifications Sensor integration which may include amplification, RC filters, A/D conversion Consideration of environmental, budgetary, and social factors Analysis of an existing sensor design
Date Submitted:	5/16/2014
Date Accepted:	11/17/2014
Date Published:	2/5/2015
Problem content:	Problem statement (pdf)
Supporting Materials:	Format of Delivery Instructor Resources Assessment Strategies Solution Notes