Solve Optimization Problems using MATLAB- Disciplined Approach Using fmincon()
by In this optimization tutorial, we explain how to solve multi-variable optimization problems in MATLAB. We use the MATLAB function fmincon(). We explain how to define …
Solve a System of Nonlinear Equations in MATLAB
In this post, we will learn how to numerically solve systems of nonlinear equations using the MATLAB programming language. These types of problems appear in …
Pull-up/pull-down resistors and interrupts – Raspberry Pi
In this post, we explain the purpose and basic usage of pull-up and pull-down resistors and we explain the purpose of interrupts in Raspberry Pi …
Undamped Linear Harmonic Oscillator
In this lecture, we introduce the concept of harmonic oscillators. We derive an equation of motion of a harmonic oscillator and derive an analytical solution. …
Dynamics Lecture: Simple Pendulum – Equations of Motion and Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations Using MATLAB
In this lecture, you will learn to sketch free-body and kinetic diagrams of a simple pendulum. Furthermore, you will learn to develop the equation of …
Incremental Rotary Encoders with Raspberry Pi – LPD3806 – 600BM
In this post, we explain how to connect a low-cost incremental rotary encoder (LPD3806-600BM) to a Raspberry Pi microcontroller. We provide detailed instructions with a …
PID Controller Discretization and Implementation in Arduino
In this post, we explain how to discretize and implement a Proportional Integral Derivative (PID), controller. To demonstrate the PID controller implementation, we use a …
Control Systems Lecture: Laplace Transform
In this post, we introduce an important numerical tool for analyzing and designing control systems. The name of this numerical tool is the Laplace transform. …
Control Systems Lecture: Simulation of linear ordinary differential equations using Python and state-space modeling
In this post, we provide an introduction to state-space models and explain how to simulate linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) using the Python programming language. …
Control Systems Lecture: DC motor state-space modeling and MATLAB’s Control System Toolbox simulations
In this post, we explain how to model a DC motor and to simulate control input and disturbance responses of such a motor using MATLAB’s …