PID Control - A brief introduction

In this video, I introduce the topic of PID control. This is a short introduction design to prepare you for the next few lectures where I will go through several examples of PID control. This video explains why we need feedback control and how PID controller are simple and efficient ways to ensure you have a feed back system that meets your requirements.

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[fredmtucker]

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[PimpofChaos]

Uploaded on 2013. No fancy graphics, good pace of teaching. A timeless video.

[chichi]

I'm an ME and took automatic controls a few years ago and your videos are great for review! Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[davidchuong]

This is the single best explanation of PID control I have ever come across since I was first exposed to it 4 years ago. Often times as engineers, we get math equations thrown at us, but the intuition behind that math is lacking. This video is perfect for developing an intuitive understanding of those concepts.

[jordyborquez]

Hey Brian.. 10 years later and here I am watching your videos! 10 years ago I would have never thought I’d end up in this Industry…

[hoofheartedicemelted]

If I'm honest my age means we didn't have this technology available when I was a lad, but I watched the video 3 times and it actually began to make sense. You're a very good teacher.

[Friemelkubus]

You sir, are part of what makes me glad I'm studying to be an engineer.

[hackerofawesomeness]

I look away for one second and Wall-E is there. The drawing is on point, the viewer doesn't have to wait for you to draw so you're always engaged, and the lecture is really good.

[BrianBDouglas]

Hi Bassam, thanks for watching and for your comment. I will cover Nyquist plots within a month or two. I hope you continue to watch in the mean time.

[builtdifferent]

Very cool, thank you! I've just starting electrical engineering and now I need to ask my robot to move on a straight line, which is why I need to know more about PID. Again, very good video!

[Themachinewon]

Thank God for guys like you, who are out here !

[bugwu]

best ever, if all tutors teach like this, there will be a lot of good engineers, and the world will be a lot better place

[TruuuthFinder]

I studied engineering. This was the one subject I never really understood. This video would have been helpful back then! Excellent and simple!

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[rafhanah]

I just want you to know, this basic but wonderful explanation is hugely contributing to the beginning of a new and powerful inventions for the world in the future!

[miguelsegura]

11 years ago this is outstanding, this guy can say he contributed to humanity

[callmedeno]

Absolutely stunning how easy you made it to understand in such a short time! subbed

[aryanmishra]

Wow the best intuitive video there is on the PID controllers out there. Either you have an exceptional ability to simplify stuff or others don't know how to explain this simply enough. Thank you so much for this.

[Fsifab]

Excellent work! I'm so glad I found your channel. I wish I had access to this 10 years ago when studying control systems in college. Your explanations have given me a whole new interest in getting back to these topics. Thanks and please keep posting you videos!

[mernaayman]

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