Control Bootcamp: Laplace Transforms and the Transfer Function

Here we show how to compute the transfer function using the Laplace transform.

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Peter Ponders PID - Cascade Control Part2

The inner loop pole locations and gains are calculated first so the inner loop pole locations are determined by the user. The outer loop poles are still pla...

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Discrete control #1: Introduction and overview

So far I have only addressed designing control systems using the frequency domain, and only with continuous systems. That is, we’ve been working in the S domain with transfer functions. We...

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Using Root Locus to Meet Performance Requirements

In this video we investigate how to use the root locus technique to design a controller that meets certain performance specifications.Topics and timestamps:(...

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SVD: Image Compression [Matlab]

This video describes how to use the singular value decomposition (SVD) for image compression in Matlab.

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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

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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Time domain - tutorial 3: signal transformations

In this video, we learn how different transformations can change the signal shape. Specifically, we cover time shifting & scaling as well as amplitude shift...

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TikZ source Code: An interconnection of MIMO subsystems

TikZ source Code: An interconnection of MIMO subsystems

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Routh Stability Criterion Intro and Example

I introduce and walk through an example problem of how we can use the Routh Stability Criterion to rigorously determine the necessary and sufficient conditio...

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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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Frequency domain – tutorial 7: Fourier transform examples marathon

In this video, we solve lots of lots examples to practice how to quickly find Fourier transform using table of pairs and properties. The learning objective i...

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TikZ source Code: Switching Smooth Filippov

TikZ source Code: Switching Smooth Filippov

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IMC Design of an Unstable Process Example

In this video, I cover how we can use IMC method to rigorously design a controller for an inherently unstable process (has a positive pole).

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Lecture 24: Stability using Bode plots

This module discusses how to draw asymptotic Bode plots. It also tells how to calculate stability via the Gain Margin and Phase Margin as read from the Bode ... See More

Understanding PID Controller

This blog post begins by walking through the basics and the theoretical part of the PID controllers.  The controller is then tested, verified, and analyzed using MATLAB.

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Relative Gain Array RGA and Input Output Pairing

The RGA is a tool used by process engineers to determine how to pair inputs and outputs during controller design to strive for better performance and robustn...

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Lecture 27: Lead Compensator Design using Bode plots

In this video lecture, design of a lead compensator using Bode plots is discussed. A numerical example has also been taken up See More

Homogeneous Linear Ordinary Differential Equations

In this video we discuss how to solve homogeneous linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The approach outlined in this lecture is applicable to high...

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Fuzzy Inference System Walkthrough | Fuzzy Logic Part 2

This video walks step-by-step through a fuzzy inference system. Learn about concepts like membership function shapes, fuzzy operators, multiple-input inference systems, and rule firing...

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Cartesian, Polar, Cylindrical, and Spherical Coordinates

In this video we discuss Cartesian, Polar, Cylindrical, and Spherical coordinates as well as develop forward and reverse transformations to go from one coord...

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Mounting and Configuring the IMU - dRehmFlight VTOL

This video will show you how to verify proper operation of the IMU for dRehmFlight VTOL before your first flight. It will also show you how to correctly mount the IMU to your aircraft. The...

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Apollo's Flight Computer: Epitome of Engineering

The Apollo missions' success can be vastly accredited to the success of building a robust, one-of-a-kind flight computer for its guidance, navigation and control. Follow this video to...

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Understanding Sensor Fusion and Tracking, Part 3: Fusing a GPS and IMU to Es...

This video continues our discussion on using sensor fusion for positioning and localization by showing how we can use a GPS and an IMU to estimate and object’s orientation and position. We...

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Understanding and Sketching the Root Locus

In this video we discuss how to sketch the root locus for a system by developing a series of 5 core rules augmented by 5 supplemental rules (for a total of 1...

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