Quadcopter Control for a claw machine
Simulate a claw machine live in your browser. This runs the real Quadcopter Control solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.
Controls
Presets
A quadcopter holds position with nested control loops: an outer loop turns position error into a desired tilt and thrust, and an inner loop drives the attitude to that tilt. Tune the PID gains for a snappy, stable response — too little derivative and it oscillates, too much and it sluggishly drifts. Click to send a waypoint.
Data Inspector
Governing equation
Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.
About this simulation
The full Quadcopter Control tool models a claw machine with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I simulate a claw machine?
- Open this page and use the live Quadcopter Control tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
- Can I use my own numbers?
- Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a claw machine from your own measurements.