A few weeks ago, I installed an automatic water heater switch to my bathroom, but it was a crude device. What I really want to do is design a universal heater driver. That basic idea can be adapted to ...

Experience — or at least education — often makes a big difference to having a successful project. For example, if you didn’t think about it much, you might think it is simple to control the ...

We’ve been hiding away in air-conditioned comfort to wait out the hot weather afflicting most of the US right now. Luckily we’re keeping busy with the great links coming into our tips box. [Brett] ...

A comprehensive PID-based control system for balancing a car on a beam using Arduino, ultrasonic sensors, and servo motor actuation. This project demonstrates classical control theory principles ...

This project implements closed-loop position control of a Pololu 70:1 metal gearmotor (4754) using an Arduino UNO R4 WiFi and a Pololu Dual G2 High-Power Motor Shield 24v14 (M1). A panel rotary ...

The ABCs of PID control. Considerations for interfacing elements in the electrical circuit to accomplish those parts of the PID function for position control. Firmware code implementation.