Pneuracer (FSI-0ZP)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Matúš Ranuša, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

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.
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Type of course unit:
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Laboratory exercise

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

  • 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.
Literature - fundamental:
2. SHIGLEY, Joseph E., Charles R. MISCHKE a Richard G. BUDYNAS. Konstruování strojních součástí. 1. vyd. Editor Martin Hartl, Miloš Vlk. Brno: VUTIUM, 2010, 1159 s. ISBN 978-80-214-2629-0.
3. KOPÁČEK, Jaroslav. Pneumatické mechanizmy. Díl I., Pneumatické prvky a systémy. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, 1998, 265 s. ISBN 80-7078-306-0.
4. KOPÁČEK, Jaroslav. Pneumatické mechanizmy. Díl 2, Řízení pneumatických systémů. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, 1999, 88 s. ISBN 80-7078-498-9.
Literature - recommended:
1. JAN, Zdeněk, Bronislav ŽDÁNSKÝ a Aleš VÉMOLA. Automobily. I. díl, Podvozek a převodná ústrojí. Brno: CERM, 2003, 266 s. ISBN 80-7204-262-9.
2. PARR, Andrew. Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Jordan Hill: Elsevier Science & Technology, 1999. ISBN 9780750644198. (dostupné online)
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-ZSI-P full-time study STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- Cr 3 Elective 1 2 W
B-ZSI-P full-time study MTI Materials Engineering -- Cr 3 Elective 1 2 W