What Software To Use For Using Pole Placement To Determine PID Gains?

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The discussion centers on selecting software for modeling control systems, specifically for performing complex computations such as Laplace transforms and transfer functions. Users recommend using Matlab for its comprehensive capabilities in handling tedious algebra and facilitating pole placement for tuning PID gains. Python is also mentioned as a potential alternative, though Matlab is favored for its established functionalities in control system design. The user seeks guidance on effective tools to simplify these computational tasks.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of control systems and PID controllers
  • Familiarity with Laplace transforms
  • Basic knowledge of transfer functions
  • Experience with Matlab or Python programming
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Matlab's Control System Toolbox for PID tuning
  • Learn about Python libraries such as SciPy for control system analysis
  • Research the principles of pole placement in control theory
  • Study the implementation of Laplace transforms in Matlab and Python
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Control engineers, systems analysts, and students in engineering disciplines who are involved in modeling and tuning control systems using software tools.

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I'm trying to develop a closed loop control system and trying to tune PID gains using pole placement and deciding which software is the best
Hello I'm trying to model a controls system. The issue I'm having is that the equation of motion and taking the Laplace transform and obtaining the transfer function is computationally difficult. I'm new to this so I don't know which software tools to use. I've heard about Matlab and python. I just need something that can help me do complex computation such as doing tedious algebra for complex equations of motion, Laplace transform, transfer function. Then be able to use for pole placement for tuning PID gains.

Thanks and regards
 
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Matlab should be able to do all those functions and equations. Have you completed any work already to show?
 

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