IP01 and IP02 - Single Inverted Pendulum (SIP): User Manual
4. Single Inverted Pendulum:
Configuration and Setup
The mounting of the single pendulum on both IP01 and IP02 is illustrated in Figures 7, and
8, respectively. The nomenclature of both system assemblies can be found in Table 2,
previously reviewed, and Table 5, below, which complements the listing.
ID # Description ID # Description
6
IP01 Cart System
7
IP02 Cart System
Table 5 Additional Nomenclature for the Single Inverted Pendulum Assembly
Figure 7 SIP Assembly on the IP01
Figure 8 SIP Assembly on the IP02
4.1. Default SIP Configuration
The default SIP configuration is the one used in the single inverted pendulum laboratory, as
decribed in References [2] and [3]. It can be described as follows:
When using an IP01, the default SIP configuration consists of the IP01 cart on
top of which the long pendulum (of 24 inches) is mounted, pointing upwards.
When using an IP02, the default SIP configuration consists of the IP02 cart
without its additional weight on top and in front of which the long pendulum (of
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