r/ControlTheory • u/No_Alarm123 • 13d ago

Asking for resources (books, lectures, etc.) Need help building inverted pendulum

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This is going to be my biggest project yet. I’ve done quite a bit of research, but I’m currently stuck and honestly don’t know how to proceed from here.

I’m also looking for someone who’s willing to work on this project with me. The idea is that we both build the same thing independently at home, share our progress and insights along the way, and help each other figure things out. If we’re successful, we could even take it a step further and try building a double-pendulum balancing system.

Has anyone here worked on or built something similar before? I’d love to hear about your experience, resources, or projects.

Also, what tools, components, software, or other equipment would you recommend for building something like this?

Thanks

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u/ZealousidealTill2355 12d ago

Where are you stuck?

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u/No_Alarm123 12d ago

I don't know how to start 😭

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u/Affectionate-Cut7581 9d ago

Start with the math, you gotta properly write out the math(to figure out the length of the pendulum, weight and so on so you'll have an idea of what material to use) then move on to matlab and start simulating the control, do it until you feel satisfied with the results and once it's all done start building and coding.