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International MAAC Symposium 2019
Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia. 25-26 September 2019

[ID PB1009]

Mini Thermoforming Semi-auto Machine for Teaching and Learning

Mastura Binti Ibrahim 1, a , Siti Aishah Binti Wahid 1,b and Sullyfaizura Binti Mohd Rawi 1,c
1 Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, 23000 Dungun
Terengganu,Malaysia,
E-mail : 75masturaibrahim@gmail.com, siti.aishah.wahid@gmail.com, sullyfaizura@psmza.edu.my
a
c
b
Abstract. Mini Thermoforming Semi-Auto Machine is a product-making machine from heated plastic
sheets. This machine uses a vacuum suction method to form a product that you want to produce. This
machine is designed to help and facilitate learning and teaching matters in higher education institutions
where the use of this machine can reduce costs especially maintenance costs if damaged. The size of
the machine is 600 mm x 500 mm which is one per fourth of the actual size in the plastic manufacturing
factories. Some testing of machines and products is done. Among them is the test of lifting frame which
shows the time taken for the upward movement is 4 seconds and 3.5 seconds to decrease. In addition,
stress tests are also performed where the product can be perfectly formed when inhaled by vacuum. In
terms of temperature the test is done by heating on the sheet or plastic sheets. The last test was made
on the product, where the product was produced perfectly within 3 minutes and the temperature was
240 ° C. With the creation of this Mini Thermoforming Semi-Auto Machine, it is hoped that the learning
and teaching process in institutions of higher learning will work better as this machine provides comfort
in terms of size and prioritizes the safety of lecturers and students and is able to produce products in a
short time.

Keywords: Mini Thermoforming Semi-Auto Machine, Learning and Teaching, Stress Test

[ID PB3003]

Development of Mechatronic Training Kit for Embedded System

Norlaili binti Abdul Rahman @ Abdul Rahim 1, a
1 Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
E-mail : norlaili@ptsb.edu.my
a

Abstract. Mechatronic engineering (mechatronics) is a combination of technologies such as robotics,
electronics, computer, telecommunications and control systems. The field requires its graduates to be
competent in systems that unifies these various subfields. One of the main skills for mechatronics
undergraduates in polytechnics is computer programming skill such as in universal computer language
of C programming in controlling microcontrollers. Embedded system is a subject where the students are
exposed to the use of microcontroller and programming language. There exists a need to promote better
mechatronics oriented practical applications in class of C programming for mechatronics students. In
order to satisfy this need, a portable educational trainer that contain various electronic components with
real-world applications were developed. This trainer provides combination of common and advance
practical applications ranging from a simple light emitting diode to the various sensor with display such
as DHT11. This trainer is known as Mechatronic Training Kit for Embedded System (MTKES). To keep
students up to date with latest trend of technology, MTKES also included application of internet of things
(IoT) in a form of its lab sheet where an application named as MTKES can be installed into user’s smart
phone. In order to install the MTKES lab sheet application a QR code is provided stick on the MTKES
board. The MTKES lab sheet application is provided with nine practical labs. Furthermore, the trainer is
portable and light in weight making it suitable for undergraduates lab use and interested parties such as
school students. This trainer offers an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to teaching C programming
that will help students to grab C coding skills along with knowledge of mechatronic systems. Together
the trainer and provided experiments manual familiarize key concepts in C programming whilst giving
users hands-on experience with microcontrollers and various electronic components and sensors. This
will allow users to mimic real-world applications of using the C programming language while exposing
them to technology not currently introduced in many formal higher learning classrooms. The trainer uses
the Arduino Mega open-source Microprocessor and software as the primary control unit.

Keywords: Arduino, educational trainer, C programming, mechatronics systems, Internet of Things (IoT),
Embedded System

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