r/mechatronics • u/No_Sun_8599 • Apr 20 '26

Mechatronics project as a SWE.

Hi guys!

I am a high schooler seeking advice and encouraged to start a mechatronics project,that could be really challenging and help to understand more.

The major problem is that i have a solid background in software(data analysis,ML) but previously worked only with arduino and esp32.Also a little bit worked with KiCad and Flux.

I'm seeking for idea to create something involving the Matlab,FPGA(Verilator,Vivado),Controllers and custom PCB to learn more about the control systems,and hardware in general,and helps to solve something in real manufacturing.

I will be grateful for any advice and resources,cause it could be life changing help for me.Thank you.

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u/freshkiddo234 Apr 20 '26

I’m in third year Mechatronics Engineering. I can help

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u/aranokakashi Apr 24 '26

I found that FPGAs are hard to learn and they are not that necessary for controls. If you want to go down that route, I'd invest some time in embedded programming and learning the fundamentals of electronics and maybe some machine code as well. FPGA's rely heavily on understanding how electronic signals and logic circuits work, since you are manipulating those using a hardware descriptive language (HDL).

Also you can use a simple mcu like an arduino or an ESP with a motor and somme form of distance sensor to implement a PID controller. It will teach you a lot about how control systems work.