What exactly is PD loop and how do i make one?

[JuggerNik]

I saw this comment on [Vex Tipping Point Automated Balancing - Team 88847B - YouTube] and was wondering what exactly is a PD loop and how do I make one. I am very new to vex coding. Thanks for support!

[gamania]

You can learn PID from this video. Very helpful. Understanding PID Control, Part 1: What Is PID Control? - YouTube

[_Colossus]

PID course/tutorial

@Laine Admittedly, there are so many PID questions on the forum that it really makes it hard to find quality ones. Here is a quick list of PID resources that come to mind: My Basic PID Introduction What is PID? The Fabled PID & specifically this guide Tuning PID Advanced RobotC PID Example Hopefully this serves as a good springboard for you to continue researching PID resources online as others have suggested. While none of these resources will teach you the entire in’s & out’s of PID alone…