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MEXXX is a lab-based course that reinforces control theory concepts. The damped compound pendulum (DCP) is a case study to apply such concepts. LEGO is used to construct the DCP, and tools like Labview and Simulink are applied to control the DCP. The overall objective is to reinforce theoretical concepts like 2nd order systems modeling, system identification, and closed-loop feedback. Meeting these objectives, one can apply controller design to a wide range of systems including robots.

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Lesson A

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Lesson B

Topic: Labview: Hello World Style Examples

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Lesson C

Topic: Labview: LEGO NXT Control (Motor and Analog Output)

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Lesson D

Topic: Labview: LEGO NXT Sensing (Touch and Analog Input)

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Lesson E

Topic: Labview: Data Acquisition Displaying and Saving (XY Charts, XY Graphs, and Files)

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Lesson F

Topic: Labview: Angle Sensing and Damped Compound Pendulum

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Lesson G

Topic: System Identification


Lesson H

Topic: System Modeling and Testing

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Lesson I

Topic: PID Simulation

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Lesson J

Topic: PID Experimental

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