Week 460 dated course items
Contact hours: kickoff; modelling theory 2; python 2
Course items
- Mon 9 Nov 2026 Kickoff (week 46) Session
Suggested Kickoff; form group, choose project
Weekly load
Course items, suggested work and tasks per calendar week. Course items come from kb/events.json; suggested work from kb/plan.json; tasks from the task split in kb/group-plan.md (c), placed in the week of their "Needed by" date. Collision weeks (51, 3, 4 and 5) are marked. The bar counts dated course deadlines, exams and resits in the week.
Week 470 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; modelling 4; python 2+2; PoA 2; practicals 2
Course items
No dated course item.
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 16 Nov 2026 PoA: start; choose project, draft scope and literature review Milestone
- Fri 20 Nov 2026 Send the order form for motor, gearbox and sensor (long lead time) Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2026-11-20 Order long-lead parts (motor, gearbox, sensor) via order form Procurement
Suggested PoA workshop; start PoA; send the long-lead order form by 2026-11-20 Fri
Week 480 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; modelling 4; control theory 2; python Assign 1; PoA 2; practicals 2 (assessed)
Course items
- Week 48 · day not published Python assignment 1 assessment (week 48) Milestone
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 23 Nov 2026 PoA: draft planning, roles, risks and communication plan Milestone
Suggested PoA drafting; practicals start
Week 491 dated course item
Contact hours: coaching 2; modelling 4; control theory 2; python 2+2; practicals 4 (assessed)
Course items
- Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 23:59 Plan of approach / Plan van Aanpak Deadline
Suggested work Suggested
- Tue 1 Dec – Wed 2 Dec 2026 PoA: internal review against the rubric Milestone
- Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 23:59 PoA: submit (one group member; same time as the course deadline) Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2026-12-01 PoA: assignment description + literature review Documentation / research
- 2026-12-01 PoA: planning, roles, risks, budget Project management
- 2026-12-04 23:59 PoA: final check + submission Documentation
Suggested Protects the PoA review on 1–2 Dec
Week 500 dated course items
Contact hours: mentor meeting; coaching 2; modelling 4; control theory 2; python 2; PoA submit (grid); practicals 2 (assessed)
Course items
No dated course item.
Suggested work Suggested
- Fri 11 Dec 2026 Intermediate: mechanical design frozen Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2026-12-11 Mechanical design and CAD Mechanical / hardware
- 2026-12-11 Order remaining parts via order form Procurement
Suggested Freeze mechanical design before the break
Week 51Collision week2 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; MODELLING EXAM; control theory 2; practicals 2 (assessed)
Course items
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 Modelling digital test (ANS) Exam
- Fri 18 Dec 2026 · 23:59 Plan of approach resit / Plan van aanpak herkansing Resit
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 14 Dec – Fri 8 Jan 2027 Intermediate: build the mechanical system (weeks 51 and 1) Milestone
Suggested Exam + resit collision; do not plan build work this week. Practicals must be "finished before 2027" and weeks 52–53 are holiday, so 2026-12-18 Fri is the last lesson day: pass all open post-assessments by then (the grid also has an assessed practical in week 3; see schedule.md note 7)
Week 520 dated course items
Contact hours: HOLIDAY — Christmas break
Course items
- Mon 21 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027 Christmas break (calendar weeks 52-53) Holiday
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 14 Dec – Fri 8 Jan 2027 (continued) Intermediate: build the mechanical system (weeks 51 and 1) Milestone
Suggested Holiday
Week 531 dated course item
Contact hours: HOLIDAY — Christmas break
Course items
- Mon 21 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (continued) Christmas break (calendar weeks 52-53) Holiday
- Thu 31 Dec 2026 All practicals finished (page: before 2027; the grid also has an assessed practical in week 3) Deadline
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 14 Dec – Fri 8 Jan 2027 (continued) Intermediate: build the mechanical system (weeks 51 and 1) Milestone
Suggested Holiday
Week 10 dated course items
Contact hours: feedback; coaching 2; labsupport 4; modelling questions; control theory 2; python Assign 2; simulation 2+2
Course items
- Week 1 · day not published Python assignment 2 assessment (week 1) Milestone
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 14 Dec – Fri 8 Jan 2027 (continued) Intermediate: build the mechanical system (weeks 51 and 1) Milestone
- Fri 8 Jan 2027 Simulation: non-linear model and time-domain code complete Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2027-01-08 Simulation: non-linear time-domain model Modelling / Python
Suggested Simulation teaching starts; build resumes
Week 21 dated course item
Contact hours: coaching 2; labsupport 4; control theory 2; simulation 2+2; test protocol 2; intermediate delivery
Course items
- Fri 15 Jan 2027 · 23:59 Intermediate Project Delivery Deadline
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 11 Jan – Fri 15 Jan 2027 Intermediate: session in week 2 (timeslot follows on Brightspace) Session
- Mon 11 Jan 2027 Intermediate: working mechanical system and internal check Milestone
- Mon 11 Jan 2027 Test plan: requirements and test questions agreed Milestone
- Tue 12 Jan – Wed 13 Jan 2027 Intermediate: internal review Milestone
- Tue 12 Jan 2027 Simulation: s-domain model, controller and closed loop Milestone
- Thu 14 Jan 2027 Simulation: internal review Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2027-01-11 Mechanical build and assembly Mechanical / workshop
- 2027-01-11 Actuator, sensor and motor amplifier Hardware / electronics
- 2027-01-13 Simulation: linearisation + s-domain model Modelling / control
- 2027-01-15 Simulation: controller design + closed loop Control systems
Suggested Build must be finished; simulation notebook also due 18 Jan
Week 3Collision week3 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; modelling resit; control theory 2; simulation present; practicals 2; test protocol delivery
Course items
- Mon 18 Jan 2027 Modelling digital test resit (ANS) Resit
- Week 3 · day not published Simulation presentation (week 3) Session
- Mon 18 Jan 2027 · 12:00 Simulation / Simulatie Deadline
- Fri 22 Jan 2027 · 23:59 Testplan Deadline
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 18 Jan 2027 Test plan: draft test plan and protocols Milestone
- Mon 18 Jan 2027 · 09:00 Simulation: submit the notebook before 09:00 (assignment page says 09:00; Brightspace closes at 12:00) Milestone
- Tue 19 Jan – Wed 20 Jan 2027 Test plan: internal review Milestone
- Fri 22 Jan 2027 Final delivery: controller tuning complete, closed loop stable Milestone
- Fri 22 Jan 2027 · 23:59 Test plan: submit (same time as the course deadline) Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2027-01-18 12:00 Simulation: notebook QA + presentation Documentation / presenting
- 2027-01-22 Controller tuning and video Control systems / practical
- 2027-01-20 Test plan + test protocols Testing / documentation
Suggested Three collisions: resit + simulation + test plan
Week 4Collision week4 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; labsupport 4+4+4 (one grid cell across weeks 4–5, see note 5); CONTROL EXAM; python resit; practicals resit
Course items
- Week 4 · day not published Resit for missed practicals (week 4) Resit
- Week 4 · day not published Python assignment resit (week 4) Resit
- Wed 27 Jan 2027 Control systems digital test (ANS) Exam
- Fri 29 Jan 2027 · 23:59 Intermediate Project Delivery resit Resit
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 25 Jan 2027 Final delivery: user interface and semi-real-time display working Milestone
- Wed 27 Jan 2027 Final delivery: documentation draft Milestone
- Thu 28 Jan – Fri 29 Jan 2027 Final delivery: internal review (rubric and demo script) Milestone
- Fri 29 Jan 2027 Reflection: draft the half-page reflection Milestone
- Sat 30 Jan – Sun 31 Jan 2027 Reflection: internal review with a peer Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2027-01-25 Python data acquisition for the display Programming
- 2027-01-27 Semi-real-time plot + automatic performance metric Programming / control
- 2027-01-29 Final report / documentation Documentation
Suggested Exam week: avoid new build scope
Week 5Collision week4 dated course items
Contact hours: coaching 2; labsupport (shared cell with week 4, see note 5); simulation resit; test protocol resit; final delivery
Course items
- Mon 1 Feb 2027 · 09:00 Final delivery / Eindoplevering Deadline
- Mon 1 Feb 2027 · 09:00 Simulation Resit / Simulatie herkansing Resit
- Fri 5 Feb 2027 · 17:00 Reflection / reflectie Deadline
- Fri 5 Feb 2027 · 23:59 Testplan resit Resit
Suggested work Suggested
- Mon 1 Feb 2027 · 09:00 Final delivery: submit documentation (same time as the course deadline) Milestone
- Fri 5 Feb 2027 · 17:00 Reflection: Brightspace closes now; the real deadline is 24 h before the final coaching session (slot not published) Milestone
Tasks needed this week Suggested
- 2027-02-01 09:00 Final demonstration and rubric check Presenting / all
- 2027-02-05 17:00 Individual reflection Reflective writing
Suggested Heaviest week: final delivery Monday, reflection Friday
Week 61 dated course item
Contact hours: feedback; labsupport 4; control theory questions; deliveries resit
Course items
- Mon 8 Feb 2027 · 09:00 Final delivery Resit / Eindoplevering herkansing Resit
Suggested Feedback week; only resit work
Week 72 dated course items
Contact hours: control theory resit
Course items
- Fri 19 Feb 2027 Control systems digital test resit (ANS) Resit
- Fri 19 Feb 2027 · 17:00 Reflection Resit / reflectie Herkansing Resit
Suggested Last chance; resit + reflection same day
Segway notes (course facts and suggestions)
Segway consequences that affect planning (course facts from project.md unless marked Suggested):
- Modelling is harder: position, not only pitch angle, plays a role ("expect a mathematical challenge"). Start the model early; the simulation (2027-01-18) depends on it.
- Gearbox with a "proper" ratio is required; DC brushed motor only, max 3 A.
- Wires to an external supply can disturb stability: plan the cable routing in the mechanical design.
- No Segway text exists in Practical 4 (mechanical tips & tricks): ask the coach for build guidance in week 47.
- Suggested: the wheels must drive both ways, so plan a bidirectional push-pull amplifier (as described for the ball beam: 2N3055 + MJE2955), not a single-direction emitter follower.
- Suggested: send the order form for motor + gearbox + sensor by 2026-11-20 Fri (week 47). Asian suppliers can take up to 6 weeks: an order placed on 2026-11-20 arrives by 2027-01-01 at the latest, before the build resumes in week 1. An order placed on 2026-11-27 can arrive as late as 2027-01-08, three days before the "working mechanical system" milestone. Prefer parts in EU stock (Okaphone / Farnell / Conrad) or the school stock.
General weekly time slots Suggested
The owner prefers general time slots to a per-person task plan. The course gives contact hours per week ("course planning image"), not weekdays; fit the blocks around the real timetable.
| Block | When | Who | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly group meeting, 1 h | Right after the weekly 2 h coaching session (every week 47-5) | A-D | Status, next week's goals, decisions; A keeps the action list |
| Build / lab block, 3-4 h | One fixed half-day per week from week 50; in weeks 1-5 use the labsupport hours (4 h in weeks 1 and 2; 12 h across weeks 4-5) | A-D, or at least 2 | Mechanics, motor amplifier, PID PCB, tuning |
| Writing block, 2 h | Weeks 47-49 (PoA), week 2-3 (test protocol), week 5 (final documentation) | 2 members | Documents due that week |
| Simulation block, 2 h | Weeks 1-2, next to the 2+2 h simulation lessons | 2 members | Segway model, linearisation, controller, notebook |
Weeks with less group time: 51 (modelling exam), 52-53 (holiday), 4 (control exam). Do the main mechanical work in weeks 49-50 and 1-2.
Task split Suggested
Owner is intentionally blank. Suggested task breakdown; add or merge rows to fit the group.
| Task | Skill area | Needed by | Depends on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoA: assignment description + literature review | Documentation / research | 2026-12-01 | Project choice |
| PoA: planning, roles, risks, budget | Project management | 2026-12-01 | PoA scope |
| PoA: final check + submission | Documentation | 2026-12-04 23:59 | All PoA sections |
| Mechanical design and CAD | Mechanical / hardware | 2026-12-11 | PoA, project choice |
| Mechanical build and assembly | Mechanical / workshop | 2027-01-11 | Mechanical design |
| Actuator, sensor and motor amplifier | Hardware / electronics | 2027-01-11 | Mechanical design |
| Order long-lead parts (motor, gearbox, sensor) via order form | Procurement | 2026-11-20 | Motor/gearbox choice, €75 budget |
| Order remaining parts via order form | Procurement | 2026-12-11 | Frozen mechanical design, rest of €75 budget |
| PID PCB assembly (kit from Practical 1) | Hardware / electronics | Before analogue-PID practical | Practical 1 |
| Simulation: non-linear time-domain model | Modelling / Python | 2027-01-08 | DE model of the setup |
| Simulation: linearisation + s-domain model | Modelling / control | 2027-01-13 | Non-linear model |
| Simulation: controller design + closed loop | Control systems | 2027-01-15 | s-domain model |
| Simulation: notebook QA + presentation | Documentation / presenting | 2027-01-18 12:00 | All simulation parts |
| Controller tuning and video | Control systems / practical | 2027-01-22 | Intermediate build, PID PCB |
| Test plan + test protocols | Testing / documentation | 2027-01-20 | Requirements, build |
| Test-plan session presentation | Presenting | Week 3 session | Test plan |
| Python data acquisition for the display | Programming | 2027-01-25 | Python assignment 2 |
| Semi-real-time plot + automatic performance metric | Programming / control | 2027-01-27 | Data acquisition, tuning |
| Final report / documentation | Documentation | 2027-01-29 | All technical work |
| Final demonstration and rubric check | Presenting / all | 2027-02-01 09:00 | Complete working system |
| Individual reflection | Reflective writing | 2027-02-05 17:00 | Final coaching session date |
Backward-planned milestones Suggested
Suggested. "Latest sensible start" means the last week in which starting still leaves time for one review cycle; "internal review" is 2–3 days before the deadline so fixes are possible.
PoA — due 2026-12-04 Fri 23:59 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start; choose project, draft scope and literature review | 2026-11-16 Mon (week 47) | PoA workshop and 2 h PoA are scheduled in week 47 |
| Draft planning, roles, risks, communication plan | 2026-11-23 Mon (week 48) | Use the template headings |
| Internal review (2–3 days before) | 2026-12-01 Tue – 2026-12-02 Wed | Check against rubric: assignment description and planning |
| Submit | 2026-12-04 Fri 23:59 | One group member submits |
Intermediate delivery — due 2027-01-15 Fri 23:59 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical design frozen | 2026-12-11 Fri (week 50) | Before the Christmas break |
| Build mechanical system | 2026-12-14 – 2027-01-08 | Weeks 51 and 1; hardware support in weeks 1–2 |
| Working mechanical system + internal check | 2027-01-11 Mon (week 2) | Electrical parts not required for this delivery |
| Internal review (2–3 days before) | 2027-01-12 Tue – 2027-01-13 Wed | Check "well designed, finished, all present, feedback ready" |
| Session | Week 2 (2027-01-11 – 2027-01-15) | Timeslot follows on Brightspace |
Simulation — due 2027-01-18 Mon 12:00 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-linear model + time-domain code complete | 2027-01-08 Fri (week 1) | Only NumPy/Matplotlib allowed |
| s-domain model + controller + closed loop | 2027-01-12 Tue | Control-library part |
| Internal review | 2027-01-14 Thu | One day before the intermediate deadline (2027-01-15), so the two do not collide |
| Submit notebook | 2027-01-18 Mon before 09:00 | Brightspace closes at 12:00, but the simulation page says 09:00 (schedule.md note 3): the earlier time is safe. Finish the notebook by Friday 2027-01-15: the modelling resit is on the same Monday. Presentation follows in week 3 |
Test protocol — due 2027-01-22 Fri 23:59 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements and test questions agreed | 2027-01-11 Mon (week 2) | Derived from the customer requirements |
| Draft test plan + protocols | 2027-01-18 Mon (week 3) | Template-based |
| Internal review (2–3 days before) | 2027-01-19 Tue – 2027-01-20 Wed | Check reproducibility and data analysis |
| Submit + session | 2027-01-22 Fri 23:59; session week 3 | Pass needs submission, presence and participation |
Final delivery — due 2027-02-01 Mon 09:00 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Controller tuning complete, closed loop stable | 2027-01-22 Fri | Builds on intermediate + simulation |
| User interface and semi-real-time display working | 2027-01-25 Mon | Depends on Python assignment 2 |
| Final documentation draft | 2027-01-27 Wed | One person will submit for the group |
| Internal review (2–3 days before) | 2027-01-28 Thu – 2027-01-29 Fri | Check rubric and demo script |
| Submit documentation + demonstration | 2027-02-01 Mon 09:00; demo week 5 | Complete group expected |
Reflection — due 2027-02-05 Fri 17:00 (course fact)
| Milestone | Suggested date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Draft half-page reflection | 2027-01-29 Fri | Individual. The real deadline is 24 h before the final coaching session in week 5; if that session is on Monday or Tuesday, the reflection is due on 2027-01-31 or 2027-02-01 |
| Internal review with a peer | 2027-01-30 Sat – 2027-01-31 Sun | Check rubric |
| Submit 24 h before final coaching session | Coaching day minus 24 h; 2027-02-05 Fri 17:00 at the latest | Brightspace calendar stresses "24 hours BEFORE your coaching session". Ask the coach for the week-5 slot in week 3 |
Dependency chain (course facts)
Course facts — the overview diagram gives these arrows:
PoA ──► build setup ──► build & tune controller ──► closed loop system ──► complete system ──► evaluate system
PoA ──► test protocol ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────► evaluate system
closed-loop simulation ──► build & tune controller
python assignment 2 ──► create user interface ──► complete systemSource: "course planning image"; the same dependency wording is in _src/text/01 Course information - Cursusinformatie/02 att - kickoff control systems 2026 - 2027.pptx.md.
Mapping to dated group deliverables:
| Chain node | Deliverable | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoA | Plan of approach | 2026-12-04 Fri 23:59 | _src/deadlines.md |
| build setup | Intermediate delivery | 2027-01-15 Fri 23:59 | _src/deadlines.md |
| closed-loop simulation | Simulation | 2027-01-18 Mon 12:00 | _src/deadlines.md |
| test protocol | Testplan | 2027-01-22 Fri 23:59 | _src/deadlines.md |
| complete/evaluate system | Final delivery | 2027-02-01 Mon 09:00 | _src/deadlines.md |
| individual evaluation | Reflection | 2027-02-05 Fri 17:00 | _src/deadlines.md |