For automating machines that require only two to three axes of electric actuators, pulse outputs may be the simplest way to go. Using pulse outputs from a PLC is a cost-effective way to get simple ...

There is a great deal of interest in motor control from this audience,so I thought it would be a good time to refresh our knowledge of someof the more common electric motors. Microchip has puttogether ...

The wide range of electric motors can be a confusing topic even without considering intelligent motor control. This brief overview is for those who think motors are only divided into two categories: ...

[Afroninja] is back with another great tutorial on basic electronics. This time around he’s explaining H-Bridge motor controllers and how they work! Even if you don’t have much (or any) experience ...

Richard Halstead of Empire Magnetics helps us review the history and some of the basic principles of axial gap motors. As we look at catalogs of electric motors, we find them classified by power, ...

In this DIY tutorial, learn how to create your very own mini generator 220v at home using a basic DC motor. Perfect for ...

Read part 1 of this series on construction and operating principles here. Having understood the construction and basic operating principle of BLDC motor in the first part of this article, it becomes ...

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to make a powerful alarm at home using a DC motor. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, this ...

Specifics about high-power-density motors (HPDMs). Applications best served with HPDMs. Why BLDCs are perhaps the most preferred among HPDM architectures. High power density is an important ...