Design of a Control Workstation for
Controller Algorithm Testing
Dave Tastsides and Aaron Mahaffey
Bradley University Electrical andComputer Engineering
Advisor: Dr. GaryDempsey
Project Overview:
Two control workstations are currently available at Bradley University forcontroller algorithm development and testing. The systems areprovided by Quanser Consulting at a cost of $5,000 a piece. Inaddition, each Quanser system requires a PC with an internal A/D and D/Aconverter with a cost of approximately $2,000. The goal ofthe project is to design a similar system with an 8051 8-bitmicrocontroller. A combination of hardware and software is used toimplement the new design. The user inputs the appropriate controlleralgorithm through a keypad and LCD. Currently, functionality for a P orPI controller is provided by the microcontroller system. The final costof the microcontroller system is $400 with a total cost savings of approximately$6,600.
ProjectDeliverables: Project Files: Datasheets: Email:
Final Report Final Simulink Model Pittman DC Motor Dave Tastsides
Final Presentation Final Software Code Aaron Mahaffey