The model shown below represents the mathematics of a pendulum actuated by a motor. This pendulum models the dynamics of a simple optical arm.
3g 3 senθ = 21 m12
You want to bring the position of the pendulum to the equilibrium point (θ = (0,0)) by means of a PID controller:
C(s) = Kp + KI + KDS
a) Find the values of the parameters (KP, KI, KD) for the PID controller that allows bringing the pendulum to the desired position.
b) Is the PID controller capable of returning the pendulum to the equilibrium point θ = 0.0 if the initial condition is θ = π/2, 0? Justify the answer.
Values:
Pendulum mass = 1 Kg
Pendulum length = 1 m
Gravity acceleration = g = 9.81 m/s^2