WHEELTEC First-Order Rotary Inverted Pendulum Kit

The WHEELTEC First-Order Rotary Inverted Pendulum Kit is an open-source educational platform designed for control theory research and practical experimentation. Powered by an STM32 microcontroller, this kit is ideal for university students, robotics educators, and control systems hobbyists looking to master PID and LQR control algorithms. It provides a highly stable, cost-effective hardware setup to study complex, naturally unstable dynamic systems.

Open source control algorithms

The kit supports both PID and LQR control algorithms with fully open-source code, making it an excellent tool for academic study and practical tuning. The hardware is optimised to deliver high cost-performance for students and researchers alike.

Patented educational hardware design

This first-order rotary inverted pendulum features a robust desktop clamp for secure mounting during high-speed balancing tests. The underlying linear inverted pendulum design is officially authorised under Chinese utility model patent number 201921344557.1.

Dynamic system analysis platform

Inverted pendulum systems are classic examples of multivariable, non-linear, strongly coupled, and naturally unstable systems. This kit allows users to perform comprehensive dynamics analysis and implement stable control loops on a reliable physical platform.

Technical specifications and protection

The IP570 rotary model features an STM32F103C8T6 master chip, a long-shaft MG513 motor with a Hall encoder, and a 0.96-inch OLED display. It includes a Type-C serial port for one-click programming, a reserved SWD interface, and comprehensive core board protection against reverse connection, overcurrent, short circuits, motor stalling, and electrostatic discharge.