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Teach online controls laboratory using a low-cost temperature control lab hardware

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Conference

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Publication Date

August 23, 2022

Start Date

June 26, 2022

End Date

June 29, 2022

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Online Education

Page Count

14

DOI

10.18260/1-2--40395

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/40395

Download Count

355

Paper Authors

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Bo Yu University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin Platteville

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Abstract

Control theory can be abstract and mathematically complex to students. Educational hardware can help students reinforce the concepts and observe the real-world applications. Most importantly, they can be used to foster students’ interest in the subject so that they are motivated to learn more. In this work-in-progress paper, a low-cost Arduino temperature control kit for performing system modeling and real-time feedback control experiments is presented. The laboratory courses based on these experimental systems can be used to consolidate the knowledge of modeling and controller design for the students, improving students’ engagement through online means. The portable hardware provide students with the opportunities to troubleshoot and tune a control system remotely.

Yu, B. (2022, August), Teach online controls laboratory using a low-cost temperature control lab hardware Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--40395

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