Society for Mechatronics and Automation

Welcome to the Society for Mechatronics and Automation (SMA) web page. The SMA is an organization at Concordia University dedicated to the exchange of mechatronics and automation information and the pursuit of interesting group projects.

Vendor information – where to buy stuff

Instructions for SMA Google+ webpage – this contains a classified section to buy and sell used Arduino / mechatronic equipment.

DIY Drone Guide – information and advice related to building your own drone

DIY Brushed ESC Guide – How to build an amplifier / ESC to power your drone.

This version uses very inexpensive ($1.5 total) standard components and no specific board is required. Detailed information about how to select wire / AWG for ESC / motor applications is also provided.

DIY Brushed ESC with Freetronics MOSFET board

This version is a bit easier than the original to wire but the board can sometimes be out of stock and it costs a bit more.