IsoLator

Hi guys, i want to start a new project doing a robot that can balacne a pole. anyone had done similar project before. Can anyone give me some advice or how to do it.
A million Thank you!

strombom

if you know control theory, apply it

/Johan

tansis

Lets start with the basics..


How will you determine the position of the pole (in either axis)

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bioborg

What are you thinking of balancing it with, one aperature is simler to control, yet more than one aperature would make it easier to balance. Any pics on your project? Please post if you have any or when you get started.
Oh, I guess it would be proper to mention that a PID controller would be your best bet...

MrMikey83

The descriptions I've read say that a Pot is needed on the hinge of the pole on top of the wheel base. The Pot delivers the angle that the pole is at and moves the wheels accordingly.

Sounds like a cool project. Are you going to try and make a balancing bot on two wheels after the pole balancer?
~Mike

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IsoLator

Thanks Guys for your precious time. I don't have any picture yet as i'm still gathering more information. I must have the wheels to balance the pole right? 2 wheels would be very cool I would welcome more commets. A million of thank YOU!

Cheers