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Seesaw
Challenge:
Design a control system to balance a seesaw using
a sliding powered mass.
Description:
A rotating seesaw is mounted on an instrumented
fulcrum. A powered cart is mounted on the seesaw to travel freely along
the length of the seesaw. The solid aluminum cart is driven by a rack
and pinion mechanism using a 6V DC motor, ensuring consistent and continuous
traction. The cart slides along a stainless steel shaft using linear
bearings. The cart position is measured using a sensor coupled to the
rack via an additional pinion.
The goal is to design a controller that maintains
the seesaw balance by driving the cart back and forth along the seesaw.
The system is supplied with a state feedback controller. You may design
any other controller you wish.
Difficulty:
Undergraduate - second course / Graduate / Project
/ Research
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