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Old 05-20-2009, 03:58 PM   #1329 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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Jay, i just looked up what exponential control is in an RC controller and it is not what we are doing here - it actually isn't even a "control system" in the same sense, it is just an input modifier. What we are trying to do is relate pedal position directly to current, but we don't have control over current, we only have control over PWM duty. We do not have an exponential go pedal, it is linear. Whatever % of throttle is used, is the % of CURRENT being pushed through the motor. The duty is controlled via PI to achieve the required current.
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