Indonesian Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Table of Contents: In progress

DESIGN OF A PID CONTROLLER FOR SPEED OF A CONVEYOR

Truong-Nguyen Phan (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Huu-Tai Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Quy-Kien Tran (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Trung-Nhan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Minh-Thanh Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Hoang-Danh Vu (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Thanh-Toan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Nguyen-Quoc-Nam Dang (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Duc-Quang-Thai Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Ba-Anh Le (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Van Dong Hai Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Thi-Ngoc-Thao Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)
Hoang-Lam Le (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study presents a compact and energy-aware conveyor speed control system designed to maintain stable and precise motor operation. A PID controller is implemented on an Arduino Mega, using encoder feedback and a discrete Kalman filter to reduce measurement noise and improve response smoothness. The system incorporates an H-bridge driver for motor actuation and an LCD module for on-site monitoring, together with a Python-based interface that provides real-time visualization of set speed, actual speed, and transient response via UART communication. Experimental results show that the controller achieves fast response, minimal steady-state error, and low overshoot across various reference speeds. Performance at a fixed 25-rpm setpoint under both no-load and light-load conditions further demonstrates good disturbance tolerance. Overall, the system offers a reproducible, low-cost, and energy-efficient solution suitable for small conveyor applications in educational and prototyping environments.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijes

Publisher

Subject

Energy Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

Description

Indonesian Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES : ISSN 2274-373X) is a peer-reviewed journal that aims at the publication and dissemination of original research articles on the latest developments in all fields of engineering science and technology. The journal publishes original papers in ...