Hello everyone again.
I know mechatronics is relatively new, but I need some advise on picking a career to study.
The main problem is that I am not mechanically inclined and I don't know how much it may suck for me. I could just study electronics, but I miss many of the interesting stuff, like control systems and integration with computers and maybe even embedded software development (I kind of like it).
My main interest in electronics are, ironically, project that involve mechatronics in them. I am particularly interested in systems using microcontrollers that take some input from advanced sensors (like GPS, RFID, accelerometers and the like) and handles some output, like LCD's, motors, LED's and, computers. I already know how to use I2C, as well as RS232, both of which are used in the sensors as well as the actuators and indicators I already mentioned.
I already read a book on mechatronics, called "Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems", the third edition. When I started reading it I realized I was doing the electronic part of mechatronics without even noticing. I haven't started doing hobby mechanics (if that exists) mainly because I never had the interest nor the tools and space to do it.
So, what do you think I should study? I know the final decision is mine, but I need some advice to avoid making a (really expensive) mistake in choosing my career.
Thanks to everyone,
Ivan