Examples
Overview
Explore practical examples and tutorials for the MCHP Blockset, organised into three main categories: the Picooz MBD Tutorial (end-to-end walkthrough of a complete Model-Based Design project), University Research Projects featuring advanced motor control techniques, and Microchip Discover Examples providing official reference implementations for embedded system development.
Key Examples
| Example | Description | Board | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚁 Picooz MBD Tutorial | End-to-end MBD walkthrough: acquisition → identification → controller → deployment → validation (six chapters, downloadable models and data) | dsPIC33AK Curiosity | Start here |
| C Function Call | Integrate custom C code, legacy libraries, and compiler built-ins | Any | Details |
| Field Weakening | Extended speed range motor control for PMSM | MCLV-48V | Details |
| Motor Control FOC | Field-oriented control for PMSM motors | MCLV-2 | Getting Started |
| External Mode | Real-time parameter tuning and data visualisation | dsPIC33CK Curiosity | Getting Started |
| PIL Testing | Processor-in-the-Loop code verification and profiling | Any | Getting Started |
| Data Visualization | Real-time plotting with picgui | Any | Getting Started |
🎓 University Research & Advanced Topics
Advanced motor control examples and research projects developed in collaboration with universities and research institutions.
⚡ Field Weakening Motor Control
Advanced PMSM control techniques including field weakening algorithms for extended speed range. Developed in collaboration with INSA Lyon (Laboratoire Ampère) and Microchip Technology.
- Hurst motor vector control with field weakening
- Teknic motor vector control with field weakening
- Complete Simulink models and documentation
- Hardware setup instructions (MCLV-48V board)
View Field Weakening Documentation →
🌐 ctrl-elec Project Resources
Comprehensive motor control tutorials and resources from the ctrl-elec project, maintained by Romain DELPOUX (INSA Lyon) and Lubin KERHUEL (Microchip).
Resources Available:
- Vector Control (FOC) tutorials
- Field weakening techniques
- Speed observer design
- Regional pole placement LMI solver
- High-frequency data logging methodology
External links:
- 🌐 ctrl-elec Website: https://www.ctrl-elec.fr
- 📦 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/rdelpoux/ctrl-elec
- 📹 YouTube Channel: @ctrl_elec
Credits: Romain DELPOUX (INSA Lyon, Laboratoire Ampère UMR CNRS 5005) & Lubin KERHUEL (Microchip Technology Inc.)
🔬 Microchip Discover Examples
Official MATLAB and Simulink examples provided by Microchip Technology through the MPLAB® Discover platform and MATLAB File Exchange. These examples demonstrate peripheral usage, motor control applications, and development board setups.
Download Platforms
- 🌐 MPLAB® Discover: Browse MATLAB Projects
- 📦 MATLAB File Exchange: MPLAB® Device Blocks for Simulink
- 🔧 MathWorks Hardware Support: Microchip Support from Embedded Coder
Available Example Categories
⚡ Motor Control Examples
- Field Weakening: Hurst and Teknic motor vector control with extended speed range
- Vector Control (FOC): dsPIC33CK LVMC vector control implementation
- PMSM Sensored FOC: Position sensor-based field-oriented control (PIC32MK, SAME54, SAME70)
- PMSM Sensorless FOC: Observer-based field-oriented control (PIC32MK, SAME54, SAME70)
- Six-Step Control: Hall-sensor-based BLDC motor control
🔧 Peripheral & Communication Examples
- UART Terminal: Serial communication with command interface
- I2C Sensor Interface: I2C bus communication with various sensors
- SPI Sensor Interface: SPI bus communication examples
- CAN Communication: Controller Area Network examples
- EEPROM Access: Non-volatile memory read/write operations
- ADC Sampling: Analog-to-digital conversion examples
🎛️ Development Board Examples
- Explorer 16: dsPIC and PIC32 general-purpose development board examples
- Microstick II: Compact development board demonstrations
- SAME70 Xplained Ultra: ARM Cortex-M7 evaluation kit examples
- PIC32MZ Curiosity: PIC32MZ motor control and peripheral examples
- dsPIC33CK Curiosity: Latest dsPIC family examples
- LVMC (Low Voltage Motor Control): Motor control development board
- MCLV (Motor Control Low Voltage): 48 V motor control platform
🔍 Testing & Debug Examples
- External Mode: Real-time parameter tuning and data visualisation
- PIL (Processor-in-the-Loop): Code verification and profiling
- Data Logging: High-speed data capture and analysis
- Performance Profiling: Execution time measurement and optimization
💻 Code Integration Examples
- C Function Call: Integrate custom C code, legacy libraries, and compiler built-ins → Detailed Examples
How to Access
- Option 1: Visit MPLAB® Discover and search for “MATLAB” to browse all available projects.
- Option 2: Download from MATLAB File Exchange .
- Option 3: Install via MATLAB Add-On Explorer: search for “MPLAB® Device Blocks for Simulink”.
Related Documentation
- Getting Started Guide — Learn how to use the MCHP Blockset
- Video Tutorials — Webinars and video walkthroughs
- Block Reference — Complete block catalogue and documentation
- User Guide — Code generation and deployment
- Supported Devices — Complete list of supported microcontrollers
University research credits: Romain DELPOUX (INSA Lyon) & Lubin KERHUEL (Microchip) Official Microchip examples available through MPLAB® Discover and MATLAB File Exchange
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