mechatronics designed product involving a micro processor

[staffy69]

could anyone help me out with this question, i have an exam for my degree on thursday morning

1. compare and contrast the traditional design of a watch with that of a mechatronics designed product involving a microprocessor

[kenon]

I did a mini project something like that a year or two ago using an 8052 and multiple seven seg displays to make a clock, stopwatch and countdown timer.

[dahamster]

Originally Posted by staffy69

could anyone help me out with this question, i have an exam for my degree on thursday morning

1. compare and contrast the traditional design of a watch with that of a mechatronics designed product involving a microprocessor

Have you made an attempt?

Heres a hint: analogue vs digital

[steifanc]

Originally Posted by staffy69

could anyone help me out with this question, i have an exam for my degree on thursday morning

1. compare and contrast the traditional design of a watch with that of a mechatronics designed product involving a microprocessor

list the advantages and operations of both , and contrast them
traditional design all mechanical parts , no batteries , complicated assembly , a repairable item .

mechatronics design
the mix of mechanical ie. buttons . and the processor and PCB being electronic side.
can have more functions more accurate due to the multiple subdivision of integers. not really worth repairing , trow away item . easy assembly , printed circuit . not as susceptible to water pressure , high altitude hot or cold all theirs environmental aspects can inter fear with accuracy of minute precision metals

hope this gives you a few ideas , where you studying