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Learning Dynamic Systems & Control Engineering with a Video Game
Intermediate
Video
Demonstration
Engineering Students at Northern Illinois University are learning one of their core subjects, Dynamic Systems & Control, with the aid of a video game.
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Control Loop Foundation Batch and Continuous Processes - Interactive Source ...
Intermediate
Virtual Lab
Application
Control Loop Foundation contains workshops that allow the reader to get hands on experience through this web interface. Once a lab is selected, then you may access workshop directions and...
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PID Explained
20 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
A qualitative explanation of P, I, & D actions using graphs.
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A simple MEMS gyro model using MATLAB / Simulink
16 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video walks through how to model a simple MEMS gyroscope using MATLAB/Simulink. At the end I show you how to linearize this model to use in your linear control loop design and analysis.
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A* Pathfinding (E01: algorithm explanation)
12 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Welcome to the first part in a series teaching pathfinding for video games. In this episode we take a look at the A* algorithm and how it works.
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Control Systems in Practice, Part 5: A Better Way to Think About a Notch Fil...
13 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video describes an intuitive way to approach notch filter design by thinking about the problem as an inverted, lightly damped, second-order low-pass filter. Then, two additional poles...
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Online Fault Detection for a DC Motor
5 min
Intermediate
Video
Application
Program embedded processors to estimate parameters and detect changes in motor dynamics in real time using System Identification Toolbox™.
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Passivity-Based Control to Guarantee Stability | Control Systems in Practice...
15 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Learn about passivity-based control to guarantee closed-loop stability of feedback systems. Consider different ways to assess the stability of systems other than looking at gain and phase...
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Respect the Unstable
71 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
An understanding of fundamental limitations is an essential element in all engineering. Shannon's early results on channel capacity have always had center court in signal processing...
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Control Bootcamp: Limitations on Robustness
9 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video describes some of the fundamental limitations of robustness, including time delays and right-half plane zeros.
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Gain Scheduling (Pre-programmed Controller Parameter Adjustment)
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Process gain and time-constants change with operating flow rate, tank levels, temperatures, etc. This often requires re-tuning of the controller coefficient values. However, once done...
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Post-Pandemic: A Hybrid Lab Experience
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
This article discusses the importance of a hybrid laboratory model, blending physical hardware with digital twins. Example using the Quanser Interactive Lab (QLabs) platform is given.
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Directivity and Antenna Gain - radartutorial.eu
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This page describes antenna directivity and gain. The directivity of an antenna is the ratio of the power density S (radiant intensity per unit area) of the real antenna in its main...
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The Linear Quadratic Regulator
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
In these notes, we will derive the solution to the finite-horizon linear quadratic regulator (LQR) problem in several different ways. Fundamentally, LQR can be viewed as a large least...
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Interactive Course for Control Theory
Beginner
Course
Theory
Control Theory is a topic that finds a widespread application throughout engineering and natural sciences. It is very common in electrical, mechanical and process engineering. Especially...
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Improve SNR and Capacity of Wireless Communication Using Antenna Arrays
Beginner
Example
Application
The goal of a wireless communication system is to serve as many users with the highest possible data rate given constraints such as radiation power limit and operating budget. To improve the...
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Control System Lectures - Bode Plots, Introduction
12 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This lecture is an introduction to frequency response methods, and in particular describes the Bode plot. I go through how it is generated and why we use it to visualize the frequency...
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Regulatory PID (Polish)
18 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
W tym odcinku, opisze wam podstawy działania regulatorów PID.
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PID Controller Variations
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
It is important to understand the variations on the PID algorithm when tuning and when choosing a version that is consistent within your use context. Unfortunately, there are many names for...
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Autonomous Navigation, Part 1: What is Autonomous Navigation?
11 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Navigation is the ability to determine your location within an environment and to be able to figure out a path that will take you to a goal. This video provides an overview of how we get a...
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Intro to Data Science: What is Data Science?
8 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This lecture provides an overview of the various components of data science, including data collection, cleaning, and curation, along with visualization, analysis, and machine learning (i.e...
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What is a Matched Filter?
10 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video explains the Matched Filter from a signals perspective.
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Bumpless Transfer and Tuning
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Switching from MAN to AUTO mode or LOCAL to CASCADE or changing the controller integral time should not cause a change in the controller output, a bump. But a primitive coding of the PID...
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Sprint - Test Flight 8 and Data Review
17 min
Beginner
Video
Application
This video is part of a series that details the design, build, and test of Sprint - a thrust vector controlled model rocket by Joe Barnard of BPS Space.
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Data-Driven Control: Linear System Identification
20 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Overview lecture on linear system identification and model reduction. This lecture discusses how we obtain reduced-order models from data that optimally capture input--output dynamics.
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