Rod balancing motor control cart in action
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Rod Balancing Motor Control Cart

Arduino-controlled autonomous cart that transports a vertical rod using real-time feedback control and precision motion analysis

Class Project Individual Work Multi-week Project

Project Overview

Designed and built an autonomous transport system to carry a 1-foot vertical aluminum rod across a distance of 5-10 feet at maximum speed without tipping. This challenging control systems project required integration of Arduino programming, motor control, real-time feedback systems, and SolidWorks motion analysis to achieve optimal speed-stability balance. The system successfully demonstrated advanced control algorithms with smooth acceleration profiles and precise feedback control, validating theoretical calculations with practical testing results.

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Technical Skills Demonstrated

Arduino Programming Control Systems SolidWorks Motion Analysis Dynamic Systems Analysis Motor Control Real-time Feedback System Integration Performance Optimization Testing & Validation Problem Solving Engineering Design Project Planning