 1) Version 2.6 of the lab. |
 2) Illustration of the system. |
The "Take-home Maglev lab" is a small lab in development at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) tailored to students in control and related fields. It is intended as a kit that students can bring home and assemble independently, with additional lab assignments for teaching anything from fundamental to advanced concepts within control engineering.
See the wiki for more information on the project.
This repository contains a
- MATLAB simulator: Implementation of several models with examples, see main.mlx for how to use it.
- Design files & software: PCB files, test code, and example usage for the physical system.
- Student contributions: Code and project reports from student projects.
Following is information on student reports and hardware development history.
- M. Brønstad, J. O. Deila, J. Dyerskog, and M. Langklopp, "Magnetic levitation system: Design, prototyping and testing of a digital PID-controller", B.S. thesis, ITK, NTNU, Trondheim, 2022.
- A. Morselli, "Re-design of a magnetic levitation platform: from an early prototype to a working system", B.S. thesis, DDD, UNIPD, Padova, 2022.
- A. Nicetto, "State Space Observers and Controllers for a Take-Home Magnetic Levitation System", B.S. thesis, DDD, UNIPD, Padova, 2022.
- F. D. Marchi, "Modeling and Control of a Magnetic Levitation System", B.S. thesis, DDD, UNIPD, Padova, 2022.
- H. A. Engmark, K. T. Hoang, "Modeling and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Platform.", presented at the 22nd IFAC World Congress, Yokohama, 2023 pp. 7276-7281.
- A. Lincetto, "Towards a Pythonic framework for control and analysis of magnetic levitation systems", B.S. thesis, DDD, UNIPD, Padova, 2023.
- G. Piccolin, "considerations on the software and hardware requirements for the implementation of take-home Maglev control labs", B.S. thesis, DDD, UNIPD, Padova, 2023.
- S. Graffer, "State estimation of a Maglev system with the Luenberger observer", Project thesis, ITK, NTNU, Trondheim, 2023.
- P. I. D. K. Fosmo, "Control of a magnetic levitation system using feedback linearization", Project thesis, ITK, NTNU, Trondheim, 2023.
- S. A. Senkaya, "A take home portable MagLev lab for learning electronics and control", Project thesis, ITK, NTNU, Trondheim, 2023.
- P. I. D. K. Fosmo, S. A. Senkaya, S. Graffer, H. A. Engmark, D. Varagnolo, "Maggy: Hands-on control learning with a maglev system", M.S. thesis, ITK, NTNU, Trondheim, 2024.
- P. I. D. K. Fosmo, H. A. Engmark, D. Varagnolo, "Maglev Systems for Control Education", Maglev24, Malmö, 2024.
| Version | Developer | Goal | Development period | Status | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1.0 | M. Brønstad J. O. Deila J. Dyrskog M. Langklopp |
Leviation | Spring 2022 | ✅ | Stable levitation ~ 2 min |
| V2.0 | M. Brønstad J. O. Deila J. Dyrskog |
Smaller form factor, more robust | Summer 2022 | ✅ | Stable levitation >> 2 min |
| V2.5 | JH Technical AS | Fix minor bugs, improve heating and components | Spring 2024 | ✅ | Stable levitation >> 2 min |
| V2.6 | A. Morselli | Fix faulty wiring, changing sensors | Spring 2024 | ✅ | Stable levitation >> 30 min |
| V2.7 | A. Morselli | Modular design and testbench for V3.0 | Spring 2024 | ✅ | Decisions on design |
| V3.0 | A. Morselli | Modular redesign for first 'Take-home lab' | Summer 2024 | ✅ | Decisions on design |
| V3.1 | M. Leroux | Adding USB-C power | Fall 2024 | ✅ | Improved power delivery |
| V4.0 | M. Leroux | New form factor and additional sensing for improved stability | Fall 2024 | ✅ | Improved control |