A project based approach to teach mixed-signal embedded microcontroller for DC motor control

Abstract

A project based approach has been adopted to teach matlab/simulink based controller design, mixed signal embedded microcontroller (SiLab C8051F020) based implementation of the controller for DC motor speed control project, the laboratory part of the subject 143.335 Instrumentation, Electronics and Control Engineering at Massey University, New Zealand. The students developed a Matlab/Simulink based model to study the theoretical part of the controller design. The microcontroller based PID controller implementation was divided into five activities and each activity was assessed at regular intervals. The student feedback has been collected, the survey of which shows that the objectives were successfully met. Reference Speed (RPM) ----> Error Speed (RPM) ---->Kp = 0.1 Kp = 0.25 Kp = 0.5 Kp = 0.75 Proceedings of the Third IEEE International Workshop on Electronic Design, Test and Applications (DELTA'06) 0-7695-2500-8/05 $20.00 © 2005 IEEE