IJIET 2025 Vol.15(8): 1584-1596
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.8.2360
doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.8.2360
A Cost-Effective LabVIEW-Arduino Framework for Control System Computation and PID Simulation in Engineering Education
Rommel G. Gadia1,2,* and Robert V. Marcos2
1. Office of University Research Development, Tarlac State University, Tarlac City, Philippines
2. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Tarlac State University, Tarlac City, Philippines
Email: rggadia@tsu.edu.ph (R.G.G.); rvmarcos@tsu.edu.ph (R.V.M.)
*Corresponding author
2. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Tarlac State University, Tarlac City, Philippines
Email: rggadia@tsu.edu.ph (R.G.G.); rvmarcos@tsu.edu.ph (R.V.M.)
*Corresponding author
Manuscript received February 23, 2025; revised March 24, 2025; accepted May 7, 2025; published August 7, 2025
Abstract—This study presents a cost-effective LabVIEWArduino
framework for numerical computation in control
systems and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller
simulation, designed to enhance engineering education. The
proposed platform addresses limitations in traditional
simulation tools, offering an affordable and accessible
alternative for institutions with budget constraints. The
research employed a Developmental Research approach using
the Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation
(ADDIE) model. The system supports key control computations,
including transfer function to state-space conversion, zero-pole
analysis, transient response identification, and PID control
implementation. To evaluate usability, Electronics Engineering
students enrolled in a Feedback and Control Systems course
used the platform, with assessments conducted using the Post-
Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ). The platform
demonstrated high usability and educational value, achieving
strong ratings across PSSUQ categories: System Usefulness
(2.30), Information Quality (2.45), Interface Quality (2.15), and
Overall Satisfaction (2.40) on a scale where lower scores indicate
higher satisfaction. The interactive simulations and real-time
data visualization enhanced students’ understanding of control
system concepts, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
The LabVIEW-Arduino framework offers a scalable and
practical solution for control system education, aligning with
Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order (CHED
CMO) 101, series of 2017 curriculum standards. Its low cost and
ease of use make it particularly valuable for resourceconstrained
settings. Future work will explore advanced control
algorithms and remote learning capabilities to support modern
engineering education further.
Keywords—control system education, LabVIEW-Arduino, Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) simulation, engineering education, simulation-based learning, affordable learning technologies
Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).
Keywords—control system education, LabVIEW-Arduino, Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) simulation, engineering education, simulation-based learning, affordable learning technologies
Cite: Rommel G. Gadia and Robert V. Marcos, "A Cost-Effective LabVIEW-Arduino Framework for Control System Computation and PID Simulation in Engineering Education," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 15, no. 8, pp. 1584-1596, 2025.
Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).