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Thanks for your input, but I must of not been clear in my OP. I am not looking to change the Kp, Ki, or Kd gain values (although I do have the option to at any point). If the equation is: ep = proportional error ei = integrated error ed = derivative error f = Kp*ep + Ki*ei + Kd*ed All the...

Excuse my ignorance on the matter, but I just want to double check a concept that is currently being employed. I have inherited a temperature control system using a PID controller. Basically a Peltier with a temperature sensor mounted on it. My need is to change the temperature various times...

Well thanks for all the replies, and its a comfort to know im not alone, even though we are in the wrong boat. I think i will take yalls advice. Im gonna try and make a move to the DC area, pick up something to pay the bills, and use my extra time actually trying to meet people instead of online...

Hey everyone, new to this forum, and was wondering if I could get some assistance from experienced engineers. Ok so I recently graduated with a BS in aerospace engineering back in May 2010. I took a little time off, thinking it wasnt a big deal. But for the last couple of months ive been...