Curriculum Architecture

Specialized Study Tracks

Explore hands-on technology tracks at Ligao National High School. Each track combines laboratory practice, hardware prototyping, and project-based engineering.

MTRX-101Core Flagship
Mechatronics Systems
Integrated mechanical engineering, electronics, and smart computing systems tailored for precision automation and machine design.

Core Competencies

  • Electromechanical actuation & sensors
  • Microcontroller interfacing (ARM Cortex)
  • Pneumatics and hydraulic circuits
  • Real-time telemetry and diagnostics

Key Lab Gear

Festo Pneumatics RigArduino & STM32 WorkstationsDigital Storage Oscilloscopes
ROBO-204Software & AI
Robotics Programming
Autonomous systems architecture, computer vision pipelines, kinematic paths, and ROS2 algorithmic control for robotic manipulators.

Core Competencies

  • C++ and Python for robotic kinematics
  • ROS2 nodes, publishers, and topics
  • Computer vision & OpenCV spatial tracking
  • Autonomous path planning & obstacle avoidance

Key Lab Gear

6-Axis Robotic ArmsDepth Cameras (Intel RealSense)NVIDIA Jetson Edge Units
CIRC-302Hardware Prototyping
Circuit Design & PCB Lab
Schematic capture, high-speed PCB routing, power distribution networks, and surface-mount component fabrication in cleanroom benches.

Core Competencies

  • Multilayer schematic drafting in KiCad
  • SMD soldering & stencil reflow processes
  • Signal integrity and EMI shielding
  • Power regulator and battery management design

Key Lab Gear

Voltera V-One PCB PrinterSMD Hot-Air Rework StationsSpectrum Analyzers
CTRL-405Industrial Systems
Automated Control Labs
Industrial automation, PLC ladder logic programming, SCADA networks, and smart factory process management protocols.

Core Competencies

  • PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 standard)
  • Industrial fieldbus protocols (Modbus, CAN)
  • HMI design and human-machine telemetry
  • Safety interlocks and fault-tolerant architecture

Key Lab Gear

Siemens S7-1200 PLC RigsIndustrial HMI Touch PanelsConveyor Simulation Cells
Ligao National High School Mechatronics Department
ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Training Labs
SIGNAL_TELEMETRY // LNHS-LAB

How Mechatronics Works: The Signal Flow

Trace how physical interactions turn into intelligent mechanical movement. Follow the six-stage signal pipeline powering robotics and automated systems at EXPLORE LNHS.

01
Sensors
Input Devices

Perception & Environmental Capture

02
Microcontroller
The Brain

Signal Ingestion & Hardware Interface

03
Processing
Logic & Algorithms

Decision Matrix & Control Loops

04
Motor Drivers
Power Amplifiers

High-Current Power Modulation

05
Actuators
Mechanical Action

Electromechanical Conversion

06
Output Action
Real-World Result

System Execution & Feedback

01

Sensors

Input Devices

Role: Perception & Environmental Capture

Detect physical parameters like light, proximity, ultrasound distance, or temperature and translate them into electrical signals.

Active Classroom Application

Ultrasonic sensor measuring an obstacle 15cm ahead.

Interface Protocol:Analog / Digital / I2C Bus
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Explore Mechatronics Track
Ligao National High School Mechatronics Curriculum is structured around real hands-on lab experiments.
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Student Engineering Lab

Student Innovation Showcase

Explore authentic hardware prototypes engineered by Ligao National High School mechatronics students, spanning autonomous robotics, bio-signal telemetry, and intelligent automation.

Project AEGIS-6 Autonomous Rover
Field Tested
STM32H7 + Jetson Nano
Project AEGIS-6 Autonomous Rover
A terrain-adaptive search and navigation rover built with multi-layer SLAM lidar mapping and dynamic suspension.
Telemetry Latency0.08ms latency
Bench Performance96.4% Path Accuracy
Marcus VanceLead Firmware Architect
4 Student Engineers
NeuroPulse Myoelectric Hand
Research Award
ESP32-S3 Dual-Core
NeuroPulse Myoelectric Hand
A 5-axis 3D printed prosthetic hand actuated via surface electromyography sensors with machine-learning grip prediction.
Telemetry Latency8 Pre-set Grips
Bench Performance42ms Response Rate
Sophia ElenaBiomechanics Specialist
3 Student Engineers
AeroHydro AgroTelemetry System
Campus Active
Raspberry Pi 4 + RS-485
AeroHydro AgroTelemetry System
An automated greenhouse management cluster regulating nutrient balance, root temperature, and spectral lighting.
Telemetry Latency24/7 Cloud Logging
Bench Performance38% Water Savings
Devon ReedSystems & IoT Lead
5 Student Engineers
DeltaVision High-Speed Sorter
Competition Ready
Teensy 4.1 + OpenMV
DeltaVision High-Speed Sorter
A parallel delta robot capable of 120 picks per minute using OpenCV object recognition and pneumatic suction end-effectors.
Telemetry Latency120 Picks/Min
Bench Performance99.1% Sorting Accuracy
Aria ChenKinematics & Vision Dev
4 Student Engineers
HexaGait Biomimetic Walker
Lab Prototype
Dual STM32F401
HexaGait Biomimetic Walker
An 18-degree-of-freedom omnidirectional hexapod robot equipped with forward inverse kinematics and ultrasonic obstacle mapping.
Telemetry Latency18 DOF Inverse Kinematics
Bench Performance3.2 km/h Gait Speed
Leo MoralesStructural Mechanics
3 Student Engineers
LabVolt Microgrid Balancer
Campus Active
Arduino Portenta H7
LabVolt Microgrid Balancer
A smart distribution unit balancing classroom solar capture with lab power benches, cutting peak energy draw.
Telemetry Latency0.2% Current Sensing
Bench Performance22% Peak Power Offset
Kaitlyn RossPower Electronics Lead
4 Student Engineers
LNHS MECHATRONICS LAB WORKSHOPS

Have an engineering challenge or robotics proposal?

Join our student project development teams or collaborate with faculty mentors in our hands-on engineering labs.

LNHS Future Engineering Lab

Why Join the Mechatronics Club?

Gain direct access to industrial-grade tools, hands-on robotics equipment, and a passionate student community building tomorrow's technology today at Ligao National High School.

MOD-01
Robotics & Kinematics

Design, construct, and calibrate multi-axis robotic arms and autonomous mobile systems.

MOD-02
Applied Electronics & Sensors

Build precision micro-circuits, microcontrollers, and multi-spectral sensor arrays.

MOD-03
Embedded Systems & Code

Write real-time C++, Python, and low-level firmware for responsive system controllers.

MOD-04
Industrial Automation

Master programmable logic controllers, automated sequences, and pneumatic actuators.

MOD-05
Product Rapid Prototyping

Transform conceptual blueprints into real hardware via 3D printing and CNC machining.

MOD-06
Systems Engineering

Diagnose electrical glitches, optimize mechanical stress, and refine complex mechanisms.

MOD-07
Applied Innovation

Pioneer novel technological inventions for local challenges and school exhibitions.

MOD-08
Collaborative Projects

Work across multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing sprints and deliverables.

Core Club Philosophy

CREATE. BUILD. INNOVATE.

Whether you are an aspiring programmer, hardware tinkerer, or future engineer, step into EXPLORE LNHS Mechatronics and launch your next high-impact project.