| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction to the class From the physical model to the ordinary differential equation (ODE) | |
| 2 | 1st and 2nd order system behavior (from the ODE) | |
| 3 | Translation and rotational mechanical system (in the flywheel) | Problem set 1 posted |
| 4 | Laplace transform, solving ODEs | |
| 5 |
Transfer functions, poles, zeros Observation of behavior based on transfer functions in the flywheel |
Problem set 1 due Problem set 2 posted |
| 6 |
Electrical elements R, L, C, op-amp The DC motor and its dynamics | |
| 7 | 1st and 2nd order system characteristics: theory | |
| 8 | 1st and 2nd order systems: observation on the flywheel |
Problem set 2 due Quiz 1 practice problems posted |
| Q1 | Quiz 1 | |
| 9 |
Feedback TF, MATLAB® LTI, and SISO tools Root locus (concept and observation) | |
| 10 | Drawing root locus (part I: theory) | |
| 11 |
Drawing root locus (part II: MATLAB and flywheel) Introduction to the class project, team arrangements | Problem set 3 posted |
| 12 | P control-flywheel modeling | |
| 13 | P control on the flywheel-effect of gain | |
| 14 | PI control on the flywheel-steady state error |
Problem set 3 due Problem set 4 posted |
| 15 | Practice on root locus and P-control | |
| 16 | PID control: speeding up and stabilization | |
| 17 | PID control |
Problem set 4 due Quiz 2 practice problems posted |
| 18 | Inverted pendulum | |
| 19 | Work on the project and demo to instructors | |
| Q2 | Quiz 2 | |