Basic Motor Position Control Application
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In this application, you will learn how to control a DC motor’s exact position in degrees using the Position Mode of the SMD Red module. You will enter a target angle between 0
and 360
, and the motor will rotate precisely to that point using encoder feedback.
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: Controls the brushed DC motor and reads encoder feedback for accurate position control.
: Converts electrical energy to mechanical rotation and provides position feedback via encoder signals.
Precise angle-based control: Move the motor shaft to an exact angle between 0° and 360°.
Real-time encoder feedback: Monitor actual shaft position with high-resolution encoder data.
Tunable PID position control: Customize responsiveness and stability using:
set_control_parameters_position
Encoder-integrated control loop: Closed-loop control ensures accurate positioning over time.
Hardware Setup
Make sure that the SMD is powered and all connections are correct.
After launching the script, you will be prompted to enter a desired angle between 0
and 360
degrees.
The motor will rotate to the target position using encoder feedback and stop.
Connect the SMD to the PC or Arduino board using or .
Connect the 100 RPM with Encoder to the motor ports of the SMD Red.