Introduction to Bode Plots

In this video we introduce the concept of Bode plots including what they represent, how they are generated, as well as how to use Matlab tools to work with B...

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Fourier Series and Gibbs Phenomena [Matlab]

This video will describe how to compute the Fourier Series in Matlab and Gibbs Phenomena that appear for discontinuous functions.

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Lecture 10: Second Order Underdamped Systems: Unit step response and time do...

The unit step response of a Second order underdamped system has been derived in this lecture. Further, different time domain specifications have also been de... See More

TikZ source Code: Simulation Graph

TikZ source Code: Simulation Graph

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Solving the 2D Wave Equation

In this video, we solve the 2D wave equation. We utilize two successive separation of variables to solve this partial differential equation. Topics discuss...

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Designing a Lag Compensator with Root Locus

This video walks through a phase lag compensator example using the Root Locus method.

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Lecture 18: PI and Lag Compensator Design using Root Locus

The design of a Proportional Integral [PI] controller and a Lag compensator using Root Locus has been explained in this video. See More

Laplace domain – tutorial 5: Inverse Laplace transform

In this video, we cover inverse Laplace transform which enables us to travel back from Laplace to the time domain. We will learn how to use simple tricks alo...

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SVD: Importance of Alignment [Python]

This video describes the importance of aligning data when using the singular value decomposition (SVD) (Python code).

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Frequency domain – tutorial 3: filtering (periodic signals)

In this video, we learn about filtering which enables us to manipulate the frequency content of a signal. A common filtering application is to preserve desi...

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Control Bootcamp: Loop Shaping Example for Cruise Control

This video demonstrates loop shaping on the cruise control model.

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IMC PID Design of a Second Order Process

IMC PID Design of a Second Order Process

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PID Control with Posicast, 9 - (In English)

This is part III of PID control with Posicast

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 2: What is MPC?

Learn how model predictive control (MPC) works. Using a simple car example, this video provides insight into an MPC controller’s strategy for finding the optimal steering wheel angle to...

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Second Order Dynamics

A crash course overview on second order dynamics in the frequency domain, what the key parameters are, and why they matter.

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Control Bootcamp: Example Frequency Response (Bode Plot) for Spring-Mass-Da...

This video shows how to compute and interpret the Bode plot for a simple spring-mass-damper system.

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Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

Principal component analysis (PCA) is a workhorse algorithm in statistics, where dominant correlation patterns are extracted from high-dimensional data.

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Peter Ponders PID - LQR Optimizing Two Outputs

To make this LQR video different I use LQR to control two output and find the best 'compromise' between controlling the level and temperature in a mixing tan... See More

Trimming a Model of a Dynamic System Using Numerical Optimization

In this video we show how to find a trim point of a dynamic system using numerical optimization techniques. We generate a cost function that corresponds to ...

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Routh-Hurwitz Criterion, Beyond Stability

This video explains of few uses of the Routh-Hurwitz Criterion that go beyond simply determining how many poles exist in the right half plane. I cover how to determine gain margin and how...

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SOPDT Sliding Mode Control ( SMC ) with Smith Predictor

I made this simulation SMC with Smith predictor just to see how it would work. I am not a process control guy but so many people struggle with temperature c... See More

Controllability of a Linear System: The Controllability Matrix and the PBH T...

In this video we explore controllability of a linear system. We discuss two methods to test for controllability, the controllability matrix as well as the P...

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Control Bootcamp: Benefits of Feedback on Cruise Control Example (Part 2)

Here we investigate the benefits of feedback for systems with uncertain dynamics and disturbances, as illustrated on a cruise control example. (Part 2)

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TikZ source Code: An interconnection of MIMO subsystems

TikZ source Code: An interconnection of MIMO subsystems

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Introduction to the Fourier Transform (Part 1)

This video is an introduction to the Fourier Transform. I try to give a little bit of background into what the transform does and then I go step by step through explaining the Inverse...

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