Labs for the Quanser QNET Rotary Inverted Pendulum
by Quanser Inc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Students learn the fundamentals of inverted pendulum balance and control
- Students complete activities to:
- Model a pendulum
- Design and implement a state-feedback controller to balance the pendulum in the upright position
- Design and implement a controller to swing up the pendulum
COURSE ALIGNMENT
Level | University |
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Topic | Controls |
Style | Lab Manual |
Prerequisite Skills | Controls fundamentals |
INCLUDED COURSE LABS

LabVIEW
LabVIEW
LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights.

NI ELVIS II/II+
NI ELVIS II/II+
The NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) is a versatile laboratory platform that enables educators to teach over 20 different courses across science and engineering departments. The NI ELVIS integrates 12 common lab instruments including an oscilloscope, function...

Quanser QNET Inverted Pendulum Board
Quanser QNET Inverted Pendulum Board
The Quanser QNET Rotary Inverted Pendulum 2.0 add-on board for the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) gives students the ability to experiment with classic pendulum control challenges. By designing a control system that balances a vertical rod at the tip of a...
Required Software
Download Academic Software, Learn About Software Licensing- LabVIEW 2012 or Later (requires license)
- LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module (requires license)
- NI ELVISmx 4.4 or Later - Download
- NI DAQmx 9.5.5 or Later
Required Hardware
Purchase Engineering Education Products- NI ELVIS II or II+ - View Specifications, View User Manual
- Quanser QNET Rotary Pendulum Add-On Board