Development of a Control Systems Training Module for Application on Undergraduate Engineering Classes

Luciano A. E. Silva; Ivan Barroso; Alexsander  Menezes; Alessandro  R. L. Zachi; Milena F. Pinto; Aurélio G. Melo

doi:10.48011/asba.v2i1.1026

Luciano A. E. Silva Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, RJ
Ivan Barroso Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, RJ
Alexsander Menezes Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, RJ
Alessandro R. L. Zachi Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, RJ
Milena F. Pinto Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, RJ
Aurélio G. Melo Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48011/asba.v2i1.1026

Keywords: Educational kit, Engineering education, Control theory, Low-Cost device

Abstract

Student access to laboratory experiments is critical in undergraduate engineering courses since it integrates theory and practice. The access of students to such practical examples helps them to understand and apply what is learned. However, due to rapid technological advancement, educational kits can quickly become obsolete. Besides, there are many known commercial platforms for training.Many of them have steep prices, which makes their availability dicult for every student. The present work proposes a low-cost ATMEGA-based system as the main device for an educational tool for training Control System Theory. The system enables the students to test dierent control strategies through the use of a simple educational kit.