DC Motor Control Using Real-Time Linux

DC Motor Control Using Real-Time Linux
Author: Asim Zaman
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9783659304552

System Control using Embedded systems or DSP kits can by no means match the user friendly nature of the computer. I am interfacing a hardware that is, in my case, a dc motor and is controlling its operational speed through the software. All the processing is done by the computer in Real Time and to introduce changes in the system's performance is just finger tips away. The use of computers in this project has acquired me the ease of control and greater accuracy. The computer is prepared to do the task by having a Red Hat Linux(r) with a Real-Time kernel installed. The computer ports do the necessary communication with the hardware. The source code running on the computer translates the data input into an instruction executed on the hardware. And the motor speed changes according to the duty cycle entered by the user and according to the need of the application in which the motor is being used. All one needs is some old fashioned computer, a dc motor and some motor drive circuitry to getting started. The whole set up costs a little, is efficient and user friendly. I guess automation has never been dreamed this much easy befor

An Introduction to Real-Time Computing for Mechanical Engineers

An Introduction to Real-Time Computing for Mechanical Engineers
Author: Rico A. R. Picone
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0262548763

A comprehensive introduction to real-time computing for mechanical engineers and engineering students that integrates theory and application. There are many textbooks that cover real-time computing, but none designed specifically for mechanical engineering curricula. Filling this gap, Rico Picone, Joseph Garbini, and Cameron Devine provide mechanical engineers and engineering students with a comprehensive introduction to real-time computing that integrates theory and application. The book presents the key ideas required to realize mechatronic systems that include real-time computers as functional components. Learning is organized around a sequence of nine hands-on laboratory exercises. Topics include scheduling, interrupts, timing, real-time operating systems, computer hardware, C programming, device drivers, algorithms, digital electronics, communication, amplifiers, encoders, finite state machines, discrete dynamic systems, and digital feedback control. Leading readers through the process of designing and implementing real-time systems while applying the architecture and resources of a modern real-time development environment, this text provides an essential foundation that can be implemented and extended throughout an engineering career. The first real-time computing textbook designed for mechanical engineers Offers hands-on instruction in the design and programming of real-time mechatronic systems Introduces fundamental computing and programing topics Includes detailed coverage of user interaction, real-time program organization, timing control, and interface hardware Ideal for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students as well as for self-study

Development of a PC-based Real Time Power Electronics Control Platform

Development of a PC-based Real Time Power Electronics Control Platform
Author: Alexander Fiedel
Publisher: diplom.de
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2003-04-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3832466320

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: In this thesis it was shown that it is possible to set-up a very fast and flexible realtime controller using only off-the-shelf components on a PC platform. To best fit the requirements, the used hardware and software has been chosen carefully and compared with other market products. After evaluating the timing and handling structure, the real-time controller and the system drivers were implemented using the 'C' program language. To ensure flexibility, this program has been tested on two different hardware configurations. Timing analyses and measurements are compare for the two configurations. All code is written to be easy to understand and quickly learned by students. To prove the system capabilities, a PI control algorithm has been implemented to control the torque of a DC machine. The system ran on a 333 MHz PII with algorithm times of about 600ns and an overall sampling rate of 20kHz. This very flexible system, together with the real time operating system of RTLinux and Linux, makes it possible to build a control platform for power electronics which can be easily adapted to fit almost every requirement in a very short time. The superior computation power of standard PCs (and the possibility to upgrade the CPU) is a decisive advantage to common DSP solutions - especially when system cost is an important factor. The use of open source operating systems enables full control and survey of the whole system. Software and utilities for almost all applications is available in source code. Competent help can be obtained from an active community via the internet as well as from professional companies. Together, these facts ensure that the lifetime of this PC based control platform is not restricted by the availability of spare parts from single companies. And it is not limited by the software and hardware possibilities of the year 2001. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: 1.Introduction1 1.1Organization2 1.2Conventions2 2.Requirements3 3.Choosing the Hardware4 3.1PC System4 3.2DAC and ADC Hardware6 3.3Hardware description9 4.Choosing the right Software16 4.1System Specific Demands16 4.2Standard Operating Systems (OSs) and Real-Time Control16 4.3Real Time Operating Systems17 4.3.1Definition of a Real-Time System17 4.3.2Used Definition of 'Real Time'20 4.3.3Market Overview20 4.4Characteristics of Suitable Real Time Operating Systems21 4.4.1The Ordeal of [...]

Open-Source Robotics and Process Control Cookbook

Open-Source Robotics and Process Control Cookbook
Author: Lewin Edwards
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2011-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080479812

In this practical reference, popular author Lewin Edwards shows how to develop robust, dependable real-time systems for robotics and other control applications, using open-source tools. It demonstrates efficient and low-cost embedded hardware and software design techniques, based on Linux as the development platform and operating system and the Atmel AVR as the primary microcontroller. The book provides comprehensive examples of sensor, actuator and control applications and circuits, along with source code for a number of projects. It walks the reader through the process of setting up the Linux-based controller, from creating a custom kernel to customizing the BIOS, to implementing graphical control interfaces. Including detailed design information on:· ESBUS PC-host interface· Host-module communications protocol· A speed-controlled DC motor with tach feedback and thermal cut-off· A stepper motor controller· A two-axis attitude sensor using a MEMS accelerometer· Infrared remote control in Linux using LIRC· Machine vision using Video4Linux - The first-ever book on using open source technology for robotics design! - Covers hot topics such as GPS navigation, 3-D sensing, and machine vision, all using a Linux platform!

DC Motor Speed Control Using Digital Signal Processor

DC Motor Speed Control Using Digital Signal Processor
Author: Vikramarajan Jambulingam
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2014-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9783659529078

This project deals with real time DC motor speed control, using the new generation TMS320LF2407A digital signal processor. A PID controller is designed using MATLAB for the desired controller characteristics. The controller coefficients are then discretized and included in an assembly language or C program that implements the PID controller. Code composer studio is used to load and run the PID controller program to achieve real time control. Input to the DSP processor is given from potentiometer through ADC. Duty cycle is given as input to the controller which is used to calculate control voltage to generate PWM from ramp. The output from DSP processor is fed to the buck converter which is used to drive the DC motor.

Planetary Rovers

Planetary Rovers
Author: Alex Ellery
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2015-12-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642032591

This will be the only book on planetary rover development covering all aspects relevant to the design of systems

Haptics: Perception, Devices, Control, and Applications

Haptics: Perception, Devices, Control, and Applications
Author: Fernando Bello
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319423215

The two-volume set LNCS 9774 and 9775 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference EuroHaptics 2016, held in London, UK, in July 2016. The 100 papers (36 oral presentations and 64 poster presentations) presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 162 submissions. These proceedings reflect the multidisciplinary nature of EuroHaptics and cover topics such as perception of hardness and softness; haptic devices; haptics and motor control; tactile cues; control of haptic interfaces; thermal perception; robotics and sensing; applications.

Robotic Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Robotic Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2075
Release: 2020-01-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799817555

Through expanded intelligence, the use of robotics has fundamentally transformed a variety of fields, including manufacturing, aerospace, medicine, social services, and agriculture. Continued research on robotic design is critical to solving various dynamic obstacles individuals, enterprises, and humanity at large face on a daily basis. Robotic Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that delves into the current issues, methodologies, and trends relating to advanced robotic technology in the modern world. Highlighting a range of topics such as mechatronics, cybernetics, and human-computer interaction, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for robotics engineers, mechanical engineers, robotics technicians, operators, software engineers, designers, programmers, industry professionals, researchers, students, academicians, and computer practitioners seeking current research on developing innovative ideas for intelligent and autonomous robotics systems.