
Explore simulator physics by adjusting gravity, friction, and elevator and counterweight masses, and learn how controller outputs are scaled by output gain and power electronics to achieve precise set points.
Set up the simulator and Python environment, install numpy and matplotlib, clone the repository, and run a basic physics test to validate the elevator model before designing your first controller.
In this course you'll learn how to implement a PID controller in software. You will understand when the Proportional, Integral, and Derivative components of the controller should and shouldn't be used.
The physics of an elevator are simulated to allow you the opportunity to write control software and see how it performs. The simulator will also give you hands on experience with debugging and tuning a controller, two very important aspects for a real system.