BALL AND BEAM APPARATUS

A compact self-contained bench mounting apparatus designed to allow students at all academic levels to investigate basic and advanced principles of control including control of naturally unstable systems.

The Ball and Beam Apparatus shows the control problems of unstable systems, for example a rocket or missile during launch, which needs active control to prevent the missile going unstable and toppling over. The apparatus has a steel ball which is free to roll on two parallel tensioned wires. The wires are on a beam that pivots at its centre. Learn about BALL AND BEAM APPARATUS manufacturers for optimal educational outcomes.. A servo motor controls the beam angle and sensors measure the beam angle and ball position.