Development of Microcontroller-Based Ball and Beam Trainer Kit

Dewantoro, Gunawan; Susilo, Deddy; Amanda, Ditya Clarisa

doi:10.11591/ijeei.v3i1.138

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“…Another low-cost ball and beam system is granted in [6], but it employs MATLAB and Simulink software for its operation. However, they still use a PID controller to stabilize their closed-loop system, and the one reported in [7] also has results that are interesting to read, among others [8]. In dealing with nonlinear systems, the widely recognized control algorithm is sliding mode control (SMC), which has been extensively utilized in various applications, including the ball-and-beam balancer [9].…”

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One-Degree Aerial Device: Control and Experimental Development

Acho,

Buenestado,

Pujol-Vázquez

2024

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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The ball and beam experimental platform is an unstable nonlinear system widely used as a benchmark control setup for testing different controller approaches, especially for beginners on automatic control to improve their control knowledge skills. In this paper, we innovate it by governing the angular position of the beam with a twin-rotor system. Our experiment consists of a beam that rotates through a pivot, in which two propellers are attached to the ends of this beam. Hence, we have a recent one-degree aerial device, and instead of using a ball, we employ a mass moving on the beam, presenting friction on position to its movements on the beam. Then, the control objective is to regulate the mass position at some predefined zone on the beam, ensuring stability and robustness in front of external perturbations and unmodeled uncertainties. To do so, we define a classical PI controller. To assess closed-loop robustness, a mass was introduced to one propeller to induce perturbation, thereby simulating modeling variations or disturbances. The experimental results prove the goodness of our experimental platform for drone applications.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

One-Degree Aerial Device: Control and Experimental Development

Acho,

Buenestado,

Pujol-Vázquez

2024

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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“…These two reasons are the reasons for researchers to develop a microcontroller trainer that is designed in a complex and flexible manner so that it can adapt to the development of microcontroller technology and the learning process can be carried out effectively and efficiently.. Microcontrollers are widespread in many training and educational institutions, such as the development of a microcontroller trainer on a ball and beam system equipped with a proximity sensor, infrared, servo motor, PID controller, ball, and beam. This microcontroller-based ball and beam system can provide feedback to students in understanding the concept of a closed loop control s ys tem and enhance the ease of practice activities [10].…”

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Development and Evaluation of Portable Microcontroller Training System

Nahrowi

Hariyanto

2022

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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This research aimed to develop a high-portability and multipurpose Microcontroller Trainer by employing Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE (Analysis, Des ign, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model. It focuses on the development s tage (the design aspect) and the testing stage of the trainer’s performance. The results of this study indicate that the developed product of microcontroller trainer can be categorized as “very feasible” to use with a final score of 72. Meanwhile, for the aspect of trainer performance, it is also declared that the developed product is “very feasible” in terms of function and usefulness that can be used as a multipurpose media.

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“…To solve the problems, several researchers have suggested the use of strategies: interactive remote laboratory for practicing control engineering process [ 13], LEGO prototype for control system laboratory [14][15][16], SCADA for monitoring hybrid wind-PV [17], and digital converter design [18]. The suggested strategies are effective and can be implemented in the [19][20][21][22] and user friendly for student [23]. However, several problems are still persisted.…”

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Low-cost and Portable Process Control Laboratory Kit

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The purpose of this study was to demonstrate a new design of low-cost and portab le lab oratory kit that is prospective for supporting teaching and learning on the automation process. The kit consists of the water tank filling system (sizes of 50 mL; as a model for describ ing reallistic tank in the plant) equipped with a programmab le logic controller (PLC) integrated with SCADA system, human machine interface (HMI) monitor, reservoir, temperature, water level sensors, mixer, and heater. To b e adaptab le in any types of classroom, the kit was placed on the portab le tab le (length x width x height of 100 x 50 x 150 cm). To approach the industrial tank system in industry, the tank was designed to b e mixed and connected to other tank, and the temperature and water volumetric (water level) was controllab le. To examine the impact of the designed kit on the improvement of teaching and learning process , the prob lem b ased learning (PBL) approach was also conducted in class. The economic analysis result showed that the present kit is inexpensive and portab le, compared to other commercially availab le kits/devices. The PBL results showed that the kit is simple and to give b etter illustrations for students to comprehend the process control system in the realistic application in industry. Further developments of this kit is potentially implemented as an experimental tool for undergraduate students.

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Development of Microcontroller-Based Ball and Beam Trainer Kit

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

One-Degree Aerial Device: Control and Experimental Development

One-Degree Aerial Device: Control and Experimental Development

Development and Evaluation of Portable Microcontroller Training System

Low-cost and Portable Process Control Laboratory Kit

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