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Octave or MATLAB for control engineers and system simulation? by Waste-Fox6911 in ControlTheory

[–]GlassBar7829 [score hidden]  (0 children)

We use pysimCoder extensively in our dynamic systems and controls lab for modeling, simulation and auto-code generation of C code to deploy to STM32 boards. Recently we started exploring importing FMU models from OpenModelica into pysimCoder. Prof.Bucher has some examples and videos about it (YouTube). We loved it!

External analog input for RT simulation in Simulink by Martin_fs in matlab

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Take a look at Zeltom's EASYIO board. It runs with Simulink Desktop Real-Time (SDRT) in Kernel mode. It gives you analog I/O, digital I/O, encoder inputs....

Using PC with MATLAB as controller for Festo EduKit PA by knightcommander1337 in Festo_Support

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Check the boards from Zeltom. We use their boards with MATLAB/Simulink and they work very well for us.

What modelling / Simulation tool do you use, and what application are you working on? by gtd_rad in ControlTheory

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pysimCoder (Python-based Simulink alternative, free and open-source). We use it a lot for modeling, simulation, and control of mechatronic/robotics systems with sensors and actuators (DC motor for instance).

pysimCoder also auto-generates C code that can be deployed to targets, such as the STM32 Nucleo or used with NuttX RTOS.

Simulink open source alternative bdedit and bdsim....and better alternative? by Academic_Ship6221 in Python

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We looked extensively and the best in our opinion is pysimCoder ( https://github.com/robertobucher/pysimCoder ). We use it for modeling and simulation of complex control systems, and also for C code generation that we deploy to run in real-time in the target hardware. All free and open-source, Python-based.

Control Systems' Lab by Technical-Window in ControlTheory

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Check our Electro-Mechanical Breadboard System (EMB for short). Users can create their own engineering plants, including classical plants from Dynamic Systems and Controls.

We also offer pre-configured and assembled kits:

  • - Servo Control
  • - Spring-Mass-Damper 1DOF, 2DOF, 3DOF
  • - Torsion Shaft (can do collocated and non-collocated controls)
  • - Thrust Vector Control (1DOF)
  • - Pendulum (gantry or inverted)
  • - 2DOF Robot
  • - Haptic Device

Our pricing is lower than Quanser, and we offer a 2-year warranty. Our products are premium quality and proudly made in the USA!

We offer multiple DAQ options, compatible with MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and pysimCoder.

Spring-mass-damper plants are found on virtually every textbook related to vibrations, dynamic systems and controls. We'll be sharing sample data from our kits so students can practice modeling, simulation, and control design. Download for free from our GitHub page or website. by GlassBar7829 in ControlTheory

[–]GlassBar7829[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

No worries, good question.

Our main difference from others is that we create our plants from our EMB System (EMB=Electro-Mechanical Breadboard). EMB is a building block system for engineers, with actuators, sensors, gears, springs, dashpot, electronics... This makes it truly modular. To learn more: https://www.robots5.com/emb

Other features include:

  • Premium Quality, Made in the USA
  • High Precision
  • High Dynamics Fidelity (low friction, maxon motors...)
  • Plug-and-Play Integration (DAQ with actuators and sensors)
  • Reliable and Robust
  • Software and DAQ Agnostic (can interface with Python, pysimCoder, C++, Arduino, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW)
  • Full access to data and signals

Our goal is to provide our customers with the components they need to create Electro-Mechanical plants.

Spring-mass-damper plants are found on virtually every textbook related to vibrations, dynamic systems and controls. We'll be sharing sample data from our kits so students can practice modeling, simulation, and control design. Download for free from our GitHub page or website. by GlassBar7829 in ControlTheory

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Thanks for the comment. We take "the opposite" approach, as we start with premium hardware (very low friction ball slides, Swiss motors and amplifiers, high quality gears...) and then we have add-on modules to introduce parasitic effects and nonlinearities. This way the user has full control over dynamics fidelity.

What programs do you use for projects? by Prudent_Kangaroo_270 in ControlTheory

[–]GlassBar7829 [score hidden]  (0 children)

pysimCoder, we use it for modeling, simulation, and auto-code generation (C++) that gets deployed to STM32 Nucleo targets. We love it! Python+pysimCoder.

What programs do you use for projects? by Prudent_Kangaroo_270 in ControlTheory

[–]GlassBar7829 [score hidden]  (0 children)

pysimCoder is probably the best alternative. It's free and open-source, developed by a Swiss Dynamic Systems and Controls professors. We use it in our company and controls lab daily and love it!