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Solderless-breadboard lab exercises for a Feedback Control Systems course:
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 Experiment 1: Power Control Methods Theswitching properties of an electromagnetic relay and a MOSFET transistor are investigated.  Pulse width modulation (PWM) is also introduced.
 Experiment 2: Power Control Methods / TRIAC AC power is controlled using a TRIAC. Also, Making measurements in a circuit that has two different grounds is demonstrated.
 Experiment 3: Switch Mode Boost  Converter This boost converter converts a 6 volt DC power supply to a 12 to 18 volt DC power supply.
 Experiment 4: Temperature  Controller Temperature of a small oven is controlled by a two point, Schmitt trigger, controller.
 Experiment 5: Proportional Temperature Control Temperature of a small oven is controlled. Experiment demonstrates proportion control mode.
 Experiment 6: Tachometer / DC Motor  A frequency to voltage converter is built and calibrated to produce an output of 1 volt per 1000 rpm.  The characteristics of the motor are measured.
 Experiment 7: PID Motor Speed Control A PID circuit is added to experiment 6. Response of the control system is evaluated for proportional mode, proportional plus integral mode, and PID mode.
 Experiment 11: PSpice ABM P and PI Mode   PSpice Analog Behavior Model of a proportional and proportional plus integral feedback control system.
 Control System Basics Learn by LTspice simulation, experiment, or both.