Electrical Engineering

Maglev Concept

Electromagnetics • Control Systems

Maglev Concept
Role

Project Lead

Timeline

2024

Tools

Arduino, Hall Effect Sensors, PWM Drivers, Electromagnets

The Problem

Magnetic levitation is inherently unstable—a floating object will always want to snap to one pole or fall away. Active feedback control is required to maintain stable levitation.

The Solution

Built an experimental rig with Hall effect sensors for position feedback and PWM-controlled electromagnets. Implemented PID control loop and tuned gains through experimentation.

Results

  • 01Achieved stable levitation for extended periods
  • 02Developed intuition for feedback control tuning
  • 03Documented stability margins and control parameters