Abstract—This paper presents the design of an electronic system developed on microcontroller-based technology to control an automotive steering system. The purpose of this development is to get a quality system of low cost and to reduce mechanical components in the system, gaining passive security and maintaining active security in the vehicle. Assisted with specific software for programming, PCB designing and variable simulation it is possible to adapt the operating conditions of the system according to the specific characteristics of each vehicle Using PID control statements, the advantages of embedded systems and low energy consumption this design pretends to offer a reliable option reducing components, costs and being environmentally friendly.

Index Terms—Embedded system, microcontroller, PID control, steering system.

C. A. Calva, M. F. Rocha, Leonardo Orozco, M. R Osnaya, and R.Navarrete are with the Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica,Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México (e-mail:ccalvah0401@ipn.mx;mrocha@ipn.mx).
M. I. Rocha Gaso is with the Department of G. F. O., D- I. E, UniversidadPolitécnica de Valencia, España (e-mail: marocga@doctor.upv.es).
E. Andrade and C. Sois are with the Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

Cite: C. A. Calva, M. F. Rocha, L. Orozco, M. I. Rocha Gaso, M. R. Osnaya, R. Navarrete, E. Andrade, and C.Solis., "Design of a Low Cost Electronic System for Automotive Steering Controlling," International Journal of Computer and Communication Engineering vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 313-316 , 2012.