First Order Dynamics in Process Control

An overview on the identification and behavior of first order dynamics in process control.

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Bode Plots by Hand: Complex Poles or Zeros

This is a continuation of the Control Systems Lectures. This video describes the benefit of being able to approximate a Bode plot by hand and explains what a Bode plot looks like for a...

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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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Peter Ponders PID - Lead/lag closed loop control

Motor position control using a lead lag filter for closing the loop. The result is a motion that doesn't overshoot but has a little bit more lag than a PID.... See More

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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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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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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TikZ source Code: RL Series

TikZ source Code for RL Series.

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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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Denoising Data with FFT [Python]

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

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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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Lecture 6: Signal Flow Graphs and Mason's Gain Rule

In this lesson, we discuss Signal Flow Graphs and Mason's Gain Rule for finding transfer funtions See More

Derivation and Solution of Laplace’s Equation

In this video we show how the heat equation can be simplified to obtain Laplace’s equation. We investigate how to solve Laplace’s equation using separation ...

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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

SVD Method of Snapshots

This video describes how to compute the singular value decomposition (SVD) using the method of snapshots, by Sirovich 1987.

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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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crash course on complex numbers

In this video, we quickly review “Complex Numbers”. The following materials are covered:1- Cartesian and polar representation of complex numbers2- how to con...

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Control System with MATLAB - Block Diagram Reduction

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

Machine Learning and Cross-Validation

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

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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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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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Time domain - tutorial 8: LTI systems, impulse response & convolution

In this video, the following materials are covered:1) the beauty of linear & time invariant (LTI) systems2) why the impulse response of an LTI system is so i...

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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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