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Contribution: This article proposes a low-cost and mobile device-based learning support system for the stepper motor, which provides Web-based remote laboratory. This sys...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Contribution: This article proposes a low-cost and mobile device-based learning support system for the stepper motor, which provides Web-based remote laboratory. This system allows young engineers to learn about rotational principles, control methods, and programming in stepper motors. Background: Familiarity with electrical machinery, such as motors, is an important factor for electric power engineers. Hands-on laboratories are the most effective and important learning method in the study of electrical machinery. However, the Hands-on laboratories require commitments of time, space, and significant number of expensive laboratory instruments. Intended Outcomes: In the proposed system, the students are free to repeat the experiment using a real stepper motor, for example, using a smartphone. This learning support system that combines remote laboratory and virtual laboratory is expected to be an easy-to-use for young engineers. Application Design: Proposed system consists of the low-cost microcomputers, such as raspberry Pi and Arduino, and does not use expensive software, such as LabVIEW and MATLAB. It has both low cost and compatibility with any mobile devices. Findings: The learning effectiveness and usability of the system were evaluated through questionnaires and tests for a total of 50 students at the authors' department. Consequently, the results of the evaluation tests and questionnaires demonstrated that the proposed system will be useful to study the stepper motor.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 64, Issue: 3, August 2021)
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Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Saga, Japan
Hisao Fukumoto (Member, IEEE) received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively.
In 2002, he was a Research Assistant with the Department of Advanced Systems Control Engineering, Saga University, where he has been an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2018. His research field is the education on engineering ...Show More
Hisao Fukumoto (Member, IEEE) received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively.
In 2002, he was a Research Assistant with the Department of Advanced Systems Control Engineering, Saga University, where he has been an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2018. His research field is the education on engineering ...View more
Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan
Takashi Yamaguchi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
He has been with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2020. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.
Takashi Yamaguchi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
He has been with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2020. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.View more
Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan
Makoto Ishibashi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
He has been with Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2016. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.
Makoto Ishibashi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
He has been with Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2016. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.View more
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Saga, Japan
Tatsuya Furukawa received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, in 1979, 1981 and 1987, respectively.
In 1984, he joined Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan, as a Research Associate. In 1986, he moved to Saga University, Saga, Japan, as a Lecturer, where he has been a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2001. His research fields are the power engi...Show More
Tatsuya Furukawa received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, in 1979, 1981 and 1987, respectively.
In 1984, he joined Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan, as a Research Associate. In 1986, he moved to Saga University, Saga, Japan, as a Lecturer, where he has been a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2001. His research fields are the power engi...View more
Contents Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Saga, Japan
Hisao Fukumoto (Member, IEEE) received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively.
In 2002, he was a Research Assistant with the Department of Advanced Systems Control Engineering, Saga University, where he has been an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2018. His research field is the education on engineering based on the advanced computational engineering.
Hisao Fukumoto (Member, IEEE) received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively.
In 2002, he was a Research Assistant with the Department of Advanced Systems Control Engineering, Saga University, where he has been an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2018. His research field is the education on engineering based on the advanced computational engineering.View more
Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan
Takashi Yamaguchi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
He has been with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2020. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.
Takashi Yamaguchi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2018 and 2020, respectively.
He has been with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2020. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.View more
Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan
Makoto Ishibashi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
He has been with Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2016. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.
Makoto Ishibashi received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Saga University, Saga, Japan, in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
He has been with Panasonic Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan, since April 2016. His research speciality is development of learning support system for electrical engineering.View more
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Saga, Japan
Tatsuya Furukawa received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, in 1979, 1981 and 1987, respectively.
In 1984, he joined Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan, as a Research Associate. In 1986, he moved to Saga University, Saga, Japan, as a Lecturer, where he has been a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2001. His research fields are the power engineering, electric machinery, computer science, simulation technology, instrumentation technology, and higher education on engineering based on the advanced computational engineering.
Tatsuya Furukawa received the B.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, in 1979, 1981 and 1987, respectively.
In 1984, he joined Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan, as a Research Associate. In 1986, he moved to Saga University, Saga, Japan, as a Lecturer, where he has been a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2001. His research fields are the power engineering, electric machinery, computer science, simulation technology, instrumentation technology, and higher education on engineering based on the advanced computational engineering.View more
