Dyad Tutorial: Creating Models with Standard Library Components

Learn how to build DC motor models using Dyad standard library components, test them with voltage inputs, and implement PID controllers with automatic tuning.

📚 What You'll Learn
Create DC motor models using Dyad standard library components
Test models with constant voltage inputs
Add PID controllers for speed control
Automatically tune controller parameters
Visualize simulation results in Julia

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and setup
00:55 - Adding standard libraries
01:29 - Creating DC motor model
03:00 - Building test model
04:34 - Running simulations
05:35 - Advanced plotting
06:14 - Adding PID control
08:13 - Parameter tuning
10:50 - Automatic PID tuning
13:02 - Final results comparison
13:44 - Summary and recap

🔗 Resources
**Dyad Documentation**: [https://docs.dyadlang.org](https://docs.dyadlang.org)

🔧 Key Components Used
**Electrical**: Resistance, inductance, voltage source, ground
**Rotational**: EMF, friction, mechanical shaft connections
**Control**: PID controller, speed sensor
**Analysis**: Transient analysis, PID auto-tuning

📊 Results Demonstrated
Motor acceleration to steady-state with friction
Speed drop and current increase under load
Controller performance comparison (different gains)
Automatic parameter optimization benefits

🎯 Skills Developed
Dyad model composition and syntax
Multi-domain modeling (electrical + mechanical)
Control system integration
Parameter tuning and optimization
Julia-based simulation and visualization

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This tutorial demonstrates the power of Dyad's component-based modeling approach for creating complex electromechanical systems with integrated control.