Treffer: Mechatronic Aeropendulum: Demonstration of Linear and Nonlinear Feedback Control Principles with MATLAB/Simulink Real-Time Windows Target

Title:
Mechatronic Aeropendulum: Demonstration of Linear and Nonlinear Feedback Control Principles with MATLAB/Simulink Real-Time Windows Target
Language:
English
Authors:
Enikov, E. T., Campa, G.
Source:
IEEE Transactions on Education. Nov 2012 55(4):538-545.
Availability:
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Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2012
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Education Level:
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors:
Computer Assisted Instruction, Synchronous Communication, Programming, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Engineering Education, Feedback (Response), Assignments, Student Projects, Experiments, Hands on Science, Undergraduate Students, Course Evaluation, Large Group Instruction, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, College Instruction, Student Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
Geographic Terms:
Arizona
DOI:
10.1109/TE.2012.2195496
ISSN:
0018-9359
Number of References:
22
Entry Date:
2013
Accession Number:
EJ995704
Database:
ERIC

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This paper presents a low-cost hands-on experiment for a classical undergraduate controls course for non-electrical engineering majors. The setup consists of a small dc electrical motor attached to one of the ends of a light rod. The motor drives a 2-in propeller and allows the rod to swing. Angular position is measured by a potentiometer attached to the pivot point. A custom-designed circuit board produces the controlled voltage input to the motor. The target board is powered and communicates with the PC through its USB port using a virtual RS-232 port. A simple MATLAB/Simulink module has been created to read the pendulum angle and send a command signal to the motor. The module is based on Real-time Windows Target software, which allows a sampling rate of up to 200 Hz. Students are able to design and test classical PID and phase lead-lag controllers, as well as modern controllers, including state-space controller design combined with feedback linearization. A semester-long series of assignments is described that can be carried out without the need for a specialized laboratory or teaching assistants. The project was tested in a classical control systems design class of senior-level mechanical engineering students. Student feedback and survey data on the effectiveness of the modules are also presented. (Contains 15 figures, 1 table and 1 footnote.)

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