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IJIET 2025 Vol.15(8): 1584-1596
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

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


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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.


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