Course detail

Pneuracer

FSI-0ZP Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

Supervisor

Ing. Matúš Ranuša, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Prerequisites

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Language of instruction

Czech

Aims

Students will gain practical experience with the development process of a mechanism powered by compressed air. They will be able to design a simple pneumatic circuit including its control using Arduino.

 

- Understand the pneumatic circuit and its elements function.
- Gain basic knowledge of system control using Arduino.
- CAD modelling and 3D printing skills improvement.
- Practical experience in the design, assembly, and control of a simple pneumatic mechanism.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
branch MTI: Materials Engineering, 3 credits, elective

Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
branch STI: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, 3 credits, elective

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the principle of operation of the racing Pneumobile, test drives.
Assignment of a semester project.
2. SMC Industrial training – basic principles and functions of pneumatic circuits.
3. Workshop SMC Industrial – pneumatic elements and their properties.
4. Workshop SMC Industrial – simple pneumatic circuits – practical demonstrations.
5. Mechanisms and transfers.
6. CAD modelling and 3D printing workshop.
7. Management workshop with the help of the Arduino.
8. – 11. Construction of racing cars – Pneuracer.
12. Application and verification of the acquired knowledge in the student competition.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Syllabus


  • Introduction to the international EMERSON Aventics Pneumobile Competition.

  • Introduction to the workplace, the structure of the subject and the safety of work.

  • Basics of used pneumatic elements and physical principles.

  • Pneumatic diagrams, design of pneumatic circuits.

  • Pneumatic system diagnostics, sensor selection, sensor wiring and evaluation.

  • Construction of pneumatic elements, distribution valves, safety valves, pneumatic cylinders.

  • Theory of racing vehicle construction (engine, gearbox, mechanisms).

  • CAD modelling and assembly

  • Basics of programming of the Arduino development board.

  • Application and verification of knowledge on student projects.