Controllers and Control Algorithms: Selection and Time Domain Design Techniques Applied in Mechatronics Systems Design

The most critical decision in Mechatronics design process is the selection, design and integration in overall system, of two directly related to each other sub-systems; control unit and control algorithm. This paper provides simple and user friendly controllers and design guide that illustrates the basics of controllers and control algorithms, their elements, effects, selection and design procedures, it is intended for research purposes, application in educational processes, as well as, an introductory material for author's proposed control systems design procedures introduced in parts II and III