A Real-Time Software Package for Teaching Digital Control

Abstract

A real-time software package for teaching digital control A PC-based program package is described for the real-time control of both simulated and real dynamical systems. The program allows a range of controller types to be implemented, ranging from classical to modern control algorithms. A comprehensive simulation facility is also provided for controller validation trials. The package is intended to be helpful in a control laboratory as a complement to a course on digital control system design for undergraduate students.