Tcholas

Yes, I chose the "Create a graphical design tool for tuning closed loop control system (control pkg)" project. I want to focus on elements that can graphically tune a control system, namely root locus, Bode plot, Nichols plot and step, impulse and ramp response, instead of focusing on mainly analysis plots, such as Nyquist plot. http://wiki.octave.org/Summer_of_Code_Project_Ideas#Create_a_graphical_design_tool_for_tuning_closed_loop_control_system_.28control_pkg.29

** '''June 1 - June 11''': ''Exams weeks''

Some work for the preparation period may be done, although it will not be the priority.

** '''June 12 – June 17:''' ''Preparation period''

Study drag and drop actions using Qt. Study necessary Octave control package functions. Gather user requirements. Develop paper- and graphical-prototypes of the GUI elements.

** '''June 17 – July 5:''' ''Version 1: Root locus plot and mouse dragging feature''

This version will present a root locus plot widget and allow to drag poles and zeros by dragging with the mouse. Besides, there should be options for zoom in, zoom out and pan the plot. A first layout, in which the other widgets will attach, should be prototyped.

** '''June 22 - July 1:''' ''Possible trip to New Zealand''

If this trip does occur, the flexible weeks can be used to compensate if version 1 cannot be concluded in time.

** '''July 5 - July 7:''' ''Return to Brazil''

** '''July 8 – July 28:''' ''Version 2: Bode plot and mouse dragging feature''

This version will present both open loop and closed loop Bode plots and integrate with the mouse dragging feature, updating in real-time. There should be options to choose the input as either step, ramp or impulse. Code and usability review.

** '''July 29:''' ''Mid-term evaluation''

** '''July 29 – August 18:''' ''Version 3: Step, impulse and ramp plots''

This version will present step, impulse and ramp plots that update in real-time when poles and zeros are moved.

** '''August 19 – September 1:''' ''Version 4: Nichols plot and configuration menu''

This version will present a Nichols plot, which is updated when zeros and poles are moved, and a configuration (or customisation) menu that will allow to select which plots will be shown and their positions. Code and usability review.

** '''September 2 - September 15:''' ''Flexible weeks''

These weeks can be used if any previous work was not completed in time or to introduce new features if all work was done.

** '''September 16 - September 23:''' ''Final reviews''

Final code, usability and documentation reviews.