Drone Simulation and Control, Part 2: How Do You Get a Drone to Hover?

In the last video, we showed we can manipulate the four motors of a quadcopter to maneuver it in 3D space by getting it to roll, pitch, yaw, and change its thrust. We also covered the four...

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Numerically Linearizing a Dynamic System

In this video we show how to linearize a dynamic system using numerical techniques. In other words, the linearization process does not require an analytical...

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TikZ source Code: RL Series

TikZ source Code for RL Series.

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Making an INSANE Hovering RC F-35 VTOL

I built this insane radio controlled VTOL F-35 parkjet that can takeoff and land vertically using conventional miniquad/drone parts. The best part is the plans and code are all free, and I’m...

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Denoising Data with FFT [Python]

This video describes how to clean data with the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) in Python.

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Partial Fraction Expansion/Decomposition

In this video we discuss how to perform partial fraction expansion (PFE) to rewrite a ratio of polynomials as simpler expressions. Topics and time stamps:(0...

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TikZ source Code: matlab2tikz example

TikZ source Code: matlab2tikz example

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The Fourier Transform and Convolution Integrals

This video describes how the Fourier Transform maps the convolution integral of two functions to the product of their respective Fourier Transforms.

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Understanding Sensor Fusion and Tracking, Part 2: Fusing a Mag, Accel, and G...

This video describes how we can use a magnetometer, accelerometer, and a gyro to estimate an object’s orientation. The goal is to show how these sensors contribute to the solution, and to...

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Bode Plots of Complex Transfer Functions

In this video we discuss how to generate a bode plot of a complex transfer function by decomposing it into the individual components. We then show how one c...

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Lecture 29: State space representation

This video explains how a system can be modelled in state space form. Also shown is how to obtain transfer function from State space form See More

Velocity & Acceleration in Non-Inertial Reference Frames (Coriolis &...

In this video we derive a mathematical description of velocity and acceleration in non-inertial reference frame. We examine the effect of fictitious forces ...

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Tutorial on Root Locus

Few numerical problems using Root locus has been explained in this video See More

Control System with MATLAB - Block Diagram Reduction

Carrying out block reduction using MATLAB has been explained in this video See More

Designing a Lead Compensator with Bode Plot

This video walks through a phase lead compensator example using the Bode Plot method.

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dRehmFlight VTOL - Teensy (Arduino) Flight Controller and Stabilization

dRehmFlight VTOL is a new flight controller and stabilization package intended to be used for small to medium sized hobby or research projects. dRehmFlight is the code, and the physical...

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Frequency domain – tutorial 8: frequency spectra

In this video, we learn about frequency spectra which can be divided into two parts: phase and magnitude spectrum. Some examples will be provided to practice...

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Unitary Transformations

This video discusses unitary matrix transformations and how they relate to the geometry of the singular value decomposition (SVD).

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Frequency domain – tutorial 11: equalization

In this video, we learn about equalization technique which is used in communication systems to compensate for the destructive effect of the channel between t...

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Machine Learning and Cross-Validation

This lecture discusses the importance of cross-validation to assess models obtained via machine learning.

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Finding Transfer Functions from Response Graphs

Given a system response to a unit step change, in this video I'll cover how we can derive the transfer function so we can predict how our system will respond...

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 3: MPC Design Parameters

To successfully control a system using an MPC controller, you need to carefully select its design parameters. This video provides recommendations for choosing the controller sample time...

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Second Order Dynamics Example

How will a second order process respond in the time domain when subjected to a unit step input? What other behaviors can we expect to see and why? Tune in to...

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Peter Ponders PID - Yet Another Linear Quadratic Control Video but...

This videos covers topics not found or hard to find in control books or other videos.This video converts tracking position, velocity and acceleration for a m... See More

Control Bootcamp: Observability Example in Matlab (Part 2)

This video continues to explore observability in Matlab on the example system of an inverted pendulum on a cart. We look at the observability Gramian.

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