Today's development of mechatronic systems is usually characterized by a sequential design process of electronics, software and mechanics. Simultaneously, the domain-specific design often requires development tools in the various fields that require a high degree of expertise and that are only partially compatible.The development methodology EasyKit aims to simplify the development process through modularization on hardware and software level. The tools fort he user are provided for this purpose, they have been incorporated with extensive expertise, so that the user can independently develop with simple and basic knowledge of hardware and software and build up mechatronic systems. The present paper describes these tools and related technologies.Different possibilities are introduced for a releasable connection of electronic components. In addition, an interface concept is shown in the form of an external bus which can be easily stacked with the electronic functional support to each other. Templates for printed circuit board layout and test adapters are supporting this approach.Another important goal of this work is to accelerate the development process and make it more economical. For this purpose, a three-step model has been developed which allows an easy transition from functional models (level 1), small series (level 2) to the standard product (level 3). This functional blocks in hardware and software are leading to a rapid build up of the first functional prototype. To reuse this functional blocks in the three levels also can accelerate the way from a prototype to series production. This draught is also transferred to the software. With the use of a graphical user interface and available functional libraries, program and executable codes are very simply generateable.The complete design process is shown in two practical examples, a temperature measuring system and a regulated pneumatic cylinder. Advantages and disadvantages of the development methodology are discussed. A cost comparison to the conventional approach shows the economic benefits of this development methodology.
EasyKit ist eine Methodik für die effiziente Entwicklung und Fertigung mechatronischer Systeme. Durch eine Modularisierung auf Hard- und Softwareebene kann der Entwicklungsprozess beschleunigt und vereinfacht werden. EasyKit bietet dabei dem Anwender Unterstützung durch eine Vielzahl verschiedener Werkzeuge, z.B. in Form einer grafischen Programmieroberfläche oder vorgefertigter Hardware-Funktionsbausteine. Die vorliegende Arbeit beschreibt die Entwicklungsmethodik EasyKit und die damit verbundenen Werkzeuge sowie das entwickelte Drei-Stufen-Modell, das eine besonders wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und Fertigung ermöglicht. An zwei Beispielen wird die praktische Anwendung der Entwicklungsmethodik EasyKit demonstriert. Dabei wird der komplette Weg, vom ersten Entwurfsprozess bis zur Fertigung der Systeme anhand des Drei-Stufen-Modells dargestellt. Ein Kostenvergleich zum konventionellen Vorgehen hebt die wirtschaftlichen Vorteile der Entwicklungsmethodik abschließend hervor.
Auch im Buchhandel erhältlich: EasyKit : eine Entwicklungsmethodik für das Rapid Engineering miniaturisierter mechatronischer Systeme / Gerd Bauer Ilmenau : Univ.-Verl. Ilmenau, 2014. - 178 S. ISBN 978-3-86360-091-4 Preis: 25,20 €