C Embedded Controls Projects
PID Controller Simulation
A C program that simulates a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller for motor speed control. Demonstrates embedded control logic, floating-point calculations, and simulation of sensors/actuators in C.
VFD Emulator
A C program that emulates the operation of a Variable Frequency Drive for motor speed control. Demonstrates industrial drive control concepts, state machines, and real-time simulation.
Sensor & Actuator Integration
A C program simulating an embedded control system that reads sensor inputs and controls actuators. Demonstrates hardware signal processing, ADC/DAC simulation, and real-time control logic.
Debugging-Fault Simulation
A C program demonstrating advanced debugging techniques and fault simulation for embedded systems. Showcases comprehensive error handling, logging, state tracking, and recovery mechanisms.
Excel Commissioning File System
A C program simulating a commissioning file system for embedded control systems. Demonstrates file I/O, CSV parsing, parameter validation, and data persistence commonly used in industrial applications.
PID-Controlled Motor System Schematic
This schematic represents a PID-controlled motor system. The PID controller receives a desired speed input, called the setpoint, and compares it to the motor's actual speed from the feedback sensor. The PID calculates a control signal, which goes to the Variable Frequency Drive, or VFD, acting as the power amplifier to adjust the AC motor's voltage and frequency. The motor responds, and the sensor measures its speed, completing the feedback loop. Essentially, this shows how software and hardware interact to achieve precise motor control, which is what I demonstrated in my PID and VFD emulator projects. This schematic was made with KiCad.
