Ball and Beam Kit
In this project, you will design a robust controller to balance a ball on a beam. Master the fundamentals of control systems engineering through hands-on implementation of PID control, sensor integration, and real-time feedback systems.
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- Ball and Beam mechanical assembly
- Stepper motor with driver
- Ultrasonic distance sensor
- Arduino-compatible microcontroller
- All wiring and connectors
- Instructional Materials
- 3 Months of Virtual Support
What You'll Learn
Design and implement PID controllers for real-world systems
Tune control parameters using systematic methods
Integrate sensors and actuators into feedback control loops
Analyze system dynamics and stability
Debug and optimize control systems for performance
Apply control theory to physical mechatronic systems
Upon Project Completion You Will Have:
Portfolio Project
Completed a tangible controls project to showcase on your resume
Industry Skills
Demonstrated competencies valued by Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and more
Certificate
Received a sharable certificate for your LinkedIn profile
What's Included
Prerequisites
● Required
- Basic programming experience (any language)
- Understanding of basic algebra and trigonometry
- Comfort with reading circuit diagrams
● Helpful
- Introductory exposure to control systems or feedback
- Experience with Arduino or similar microcontrollers
- Basic physics (mechanics)
If you find that you are missing some of this background, reach out to us at support@shortcct.com and we can explore options to get you up to speed!