CONTROL SYSTEMS
PID Self-Leveling Propeller Arm
A physical feedback-control project using an inertial sensor, brushless propulsion, and PID control to stabilize a pivoting arm.
PIDMPU6050ArduinoBLDC MotorESC
OVERVIEW
What I built
The project used an MPU6050 for angle feedback and an A2212 1400KV brushless motor with a 50A ESC as the actuator. A PID controller adjusted motor PWM in real time to stabilize the single-sided seesaw around a level setpoint.
ENGINEERING WORK
What the project demonstrates
- Closed-loop feedback using inertial measurements.
- PID implementation and iterative tuning.
- Brushless DC motor and ESC control.
- Physical prototyping, wiring, sensing, and test.
- Final balancing performance reached approximately ±1° of level, with PID control used to damp oscillation and reduce excessive overshoot.
DOCUMENTATION