Experimental Validation
Tutorials
Actuator Fitting
The purpose of this module is to develop a model for your actuator.
Go to Actuator FittingSystem Capture and Fitting
The purpose of this module is to lead you through the process of collecting data on your system for use in fitting your model.
Go to System Capture and FittingTracker Tutorial
The purpose of this module is to show you how to track position data using a low-cost camera such as a smartphone.
Go to Tracker TutorialTips and Tricks
To add a known force, attach a known mass to a string, let it deflect and settle, then cut the string.
To displace a known distance, pull the device in a known direction with a string, measuring the displacement. Let it settle, then cut the string.
If measuring voltage and current, a power supply’s current reading may not be sufficiently fast enough to capture transient responses
If measuring anything that has a digital readout (but no serial output), make sure the readout is visible by the camera. You can then convert the voltage reading manually using the video time as a reference.