Linear Flexible Joint
The Linear Flexible Joint experiment will help your students learn how to model and control real-world dynamic systems such as flexible couplings and gearboxes.
Linear Flexible Inverted Pendulum
Item Number:
782487-01
The Linear Flexible Inverted Pendulum module augments the classic inverted pendulum challenge by including a flexible link that requires balancing. The Linear Flexible Inverted Pendulum module attaches to the Linear Servo Base Unit and has both a rigid long rod and a flexible link. The goal is to balance both pendulums using the base angle measurement as well the deflection angle of the flexible link.
The linear flexible inverted pendulum challenges students to gain advanced modeling and control experience by controlling both the damping of a flexible link, and an unstable inverted pendulum.
Features
- High-resolution optical encoders to sense pendulum angles
- Strain gage to measure flexible pendulum deflection
- 24-inch rigid blue pendulum and flexible link with end-weight
- Easy-connect cables and connectors
- Fully compatible with MATLAB®/Simulink® and LabVIEW™
Courseware
Modeling Topics
- Derivation of dynamic model using Lagrange
- State-space representation
- Linearization
Control Topic
- Linear-quadratic regulator (LQR)
Workstation Configuration
The following additional components are required to complete your workstation, and are sold separately:
For Simulink
- QUARC® add-on for MATLAB®/Simulink®
- Linear Servo Base Unit
- Quanser VoltPAQ-X1 linear voltage amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- Quanser Q2-USB
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
For LabVIEW
- Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping (Q-RCP) Toolkit® add-on for NI LabVIEW™
- Linear Servo Base Unit
- Quanser VoltPAQ-X1 linear voltage amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- NI CompactRIO with Quanser Q1-cRIO
- NI myRIO with Quanser Terminal Board
- Quanser Q2-USB
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
More Information
Related Products:
Linear Flexible Joint with Inverted Pendulum
The linear flexible inverted pendulum challenges students to gain advanced modeling and control experience by controlling both the damping of a flexible link, and an unstable inverted pendulum.
Linear Double Inverted Pendulum
The double inverted pendulum represents a complex challenge with real-world applications that include stabilizing the takeoff of a multi-stage rocket and modeling the human posture system.
