This book is an introduction to the controls that manage the operation of numerous machines, devices, and systems—from simple thermostats to hydroelectric power plants. Standard topics include the various types of controls: logic controls, linear controls, on-off controls, proportional and PID controls, embedded systems, and more. Features: Explores the various types of controls: logic controls, linear controls, on-off controls, proportional and PID controls, embedded systems, and more. Includes companion files with code, images from the book, and more.