Feedforward Control Introduction

I introduce feedforward control (FFC) and describe how it can be used to minimize the difference between an output's setpoint and measured value (the error o...

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Feedforward Control

When and how to use feedforward control

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Peter Ponders PID - Controlling non-integrating single pole system. Part 1 ...

Part 1 shows why P only control shouldn't be used because the set point or target is never reached.Part 2 shows why I only control shouldn't be used because ...

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Lecture 26: Stability examples, GM and PM using Nyquist Stability Criterion

This video discusses some numerical examples to show how stability can be determined using Nyquist stability criterion. Also explained is how to calculate ga... See More

Frequency Response Analysis FRA and the Amplitude Ratio and Phase Angle

Process engineers model output response to inputs that oscillate via frequency response analysis (FRA). In this video, I'll go over amplitude ratios and phas...

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TikZ source Code: Both passivity indices applied

TikZ source Code: Both passivity indices applied.

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Lecture 8: More on Transfer Functions

Discusses different types of transfer functions like proper, biproper, improper transfer functions and some numerical problems have been solved See More

Root Locus Plot: Common Questions and Answers

In this video I go through some of the common questions I've received on my other root locus videos. 1) Why do we call the poles of a system the roots?2) How do I plot the damping ratio...

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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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FIR Filter Design and Software Implementation

FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filter theory, design, and software implementation. Real-time software implementation on a custom STM32-based PCB. Overview of digital filtering, use-cases...

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Why Learn Control Theory

In this video I present a few reasons why learning control theory is important and try to give some motivation to continue learning.

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TikZ source Code: Example Graph

TikZ source Code: Example Graph

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Linear Systems of Equations

This video describes linear systems of equations and when they have solutions.

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Gain and Phase Margins Explained!

In this video I explain gain and phase margins. If you are confused by this topic I hope this video will help tie all of the concepts together that go into understanding what gain and phase...

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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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3D Printed Laboratory Equipment to Study Fundamentals of Vibrations: Complia...

This low-cost, portable, and 3D-Printed Laboratory Equipment (3D-PLE) can be utilized to achieve the following learning outcomes: 

• Derive the equation of motion of a translational...

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Data-Driven Control: Balanced Truncation and BPOD Example

In this lecture, we explore balanced truncation and BPOD on a numerical example in Matlab.

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SVD: Eigenfaces 1 [Python]

This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used to efficiently represent human faces, in the so-called "eigenfaces" (Python code, part 1).

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A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning

Machine Learning Explained in interactive visualizations (part 1).

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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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Control Bootcamp: Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG)

This lecture combines the optimal full-state feedback (e.g., LQR) with the optimal full-state estimator (e.g., LQE or Kalman Filter) to obtain the sensor-based linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG...

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Derivation of the Heat Equation

In this video, we derive the heat equation. This partial differential equation (PDE) applies to scenarios such as the transfer of heat in a uniform, homogen...

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Machine Learning Control: Genetic Programming

This lecture explores the use of genetic programming to simultaneously optimize the structure and parameters of an effective control law.

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Euler (Gimbal Lock) Explained

In this video we explore Euler Rotations, the most common method for orienting objects in 3d. It's by-product "gimbal lock" can cause headaches for animators because the animated motion can...

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Frequency domain – tutorial 1: concept of frequency (with Chinese subtitle)

In this video, the following materials are covered:1) intuitive explanation on the frequency concept 2) what is the relation between time and frequency domai...

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