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Understanding PID Control, Part 4: A PID Tuning Guide

Understanding PID Control, Part 4: A PID Tuning Guide
Mathworks - Brian Douglas
12 min
Beginner
Video
Theory

It can be difficult to navigate all the resources that promise to explain the secrets of PID tuning. Some proclaim that PID tuning is an art that requires finesse and experience, while others are adamant that tuning requires a few rigid rules. Why is there such a vast difference? It is because PID tuning depends on the characteristics of the system. For that reason, a one-size-fits-all tuning method doesn’t exist. Therefore, rather than just show a single method, this video presents a tuning guide that helps you understand the overall picture. Understanding how to approach PID tuning based on the situation provides better context around each of the different tuning methods.

 

 

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