This article explains how propeller's thrust is measured and modeled in a laboratory setting. It covers static thrust test methodology, the relationship between RPM and thrust force, and thrust coefficient modeling. A step-by-step experiment procedure and MATLAB implementation of the T = kω² thrust model are included.
The twin rotor system is a classic, dynamically coupled Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) platform, often used as a laboratory model to explore complex control principles like those found in a helicopter. The primary challenge is the dynamic cross-coupling between the two inputs (rotor thrusts) and two outputs (pitch and yaw angles). Designing a robust controller requires accurate mathematical modeling, typically using a state-space representation to capture the system's internal states holistically.
This blog post describes the basics of the 5-bar parallel robots -aka- five bar linkage and how to build one using ACROME's Smart Motion Devices and DC brushed motors. Sample Python codes are provided.
This blog post is an introduction on building Autonomous Mobile Robots. Acrome's Autonomus Mobile Robot is given as an example system with its bill of materials (BOM) list, example code and further development topics of SLAM, AI and ROS.
Blog document explains a sample project of for synchronizing 2 different DC motor types of Linear Motors, brushed DC motors using ACROME's SMD products. Source code, 3D print files and Bill of Materials of the project is provided along with the possible real-life application examples.
