Today on Hackaday Dictionary, we’re going to talk about the two basic types of control systems: open-loop and closed-loop. We’ll describe the differences between them and explore the various ...

Of course, a “simple” open-loop control system can mean a steeper learning curve. It’s not easy to learn to drive a manual transmission.

The open-loop heating system has some advantages, including design simplicity and ease of maintenance. With only voltage applied to a heat source, this method does not require an elaborate control ...

For example, traditional step motor systems run in open loop control. That means the drive electronics continuously supply current to the motor whether or not the load is demanding torque.

Parameters that must be considered when specifying open- and closed-loop control systems include: Hysteresis: The difference in measured output between increasing and decreasing commands.

Open loop systems are often used in large commercial developments with load requirements of 250-350kW upwards, because they can be more cost-effective than closed systems on this scale. Open loop is ...

To help reduce the challenges associated with cooling solutions, engineers can utilize closed-loop fan speed control ICs (FSC-ICs) over open-loop fan drive ICs. The small geometry IC fabrication ...

Festo introduces its Controlled Pneumatics technology which features digital closed-loop control for applications ranging from welding and gripping to dispensing and pumping.

The bihormonal closed-loop system, which acts as an artificial pancreas, is where the insulin pump makes the decisions about when to dose with insulin and glucagon to help people with type 1 diabetes ...