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Re: PID: what is it exactly?

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Originally Posted by Sparks333 View Post
On the topic of bang-bang controllers - they're useful ... when the power you've got for control pales in comparison to the load being controlled. Think thermostat...
Think shooter wheel.

Even with a powerful motor you can control the wheel speed effectively at 50% of free speed (at max motor power) with bang-bang if the wheel has enough inertia and the control iteration rate is fast enough.