LT-MC308 Linear Double Inverted Pendulum Training System

Labtronic offers the Linear Double Inverted Pendulum Training System, designed to demonstrate real-world applications such as stabilizing a multi-stage rocket’s takeoff and simulating the human posture system. The system introduces an additional challenge by requiring trainees to design a controller that balances two linked pendulums. This hands-on approach is highly effective for teaching fundamental dynamics and control concepts, providing practical experience with complex systems. By conducting experiments themselves, trainees gain valuable insight into the principles of control and stability, enhancing their understanding of real-world engineering problems.

Learning Objectives:

Familiarization with various modeling topics.
Lagrange derivation of dynamic models.
State-space representation.
Linearization techniques.
Demonstrating linear-quadratic regulator (LQR) control.

Demonstrates practical applications like stabilizing a multi-stage rocket’s takeoff and modeling the human posture system.
Double inverted pendulum module consists of two precisely machined aluminum rods, 7 inches and 12 inches long.
Module attaches to the front pendulum shaft of the linear servo base unit cart and can rotate 360 degrees.
Linear servo pendulum shaft encoder measures the short link angle, while a middle encoder measures the medium-length link angle.
Balancing control calculates voltage for the cart motor based on cart position and pendulum angles.
Cart moves back and forth to balance the two pendulums and maintain an upright posture.
Hands-on experiments help teach dynamics and control fundamentals.
Compatible with MATLAB and Simulnik.