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* Some Microchip dsPIC controllers are designed for motor control; our [[DsPIC30F 5011 Development Board]] and [[ARMUS Embedded Linux Board]] projects include such a dsPIC.
 
* Some Microchip dsPIC controllers are designed for motor control; our [[DsPIC30F 5011 Development Board]] and [[ARMUS Embedded Linux Board]] projects include such a dsPIC.
 
* [[Salvage Challange - Make Me Spin]]
 
* [[Salvage Challange - Make Me Spin]]
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* [http://www.flyelectric.ukgateway.net/motors.htm "DIY Motors"] discusses how to re-wind commonly available parts (floppy drives, etc.) to make motors more suitable for electric model airplanes.
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 20:48, 27 November 2009

General

Stepper Motors

A stepper motor is an electric motor that turns a well define amount ( say 6 degrees ), a step, when connected to the right power source. Repeated activation will cause the motor to move any number of steps in either direction desired. Used for carefully controlled motion. Microcontrollers are often used as part of the drive system for a stepper motor.

Uses

  • Printers
  • Machine tools
  • Robots

Links:

Micro controller driving

Main Article: motor driver

Servo Motors

A servo motor can be any kind of motor that is equipped with a position sensor. The information from that sensor is then used to control the motor. In common "RC" servos the sensor is a potentiometer and all the drive electronics are packaged inside the case with the motor.

See the motor driver page for more information on the Open Servo project.

Universial Motors

Run on AC or DC.

AC Motors

Induction Motors

Current is induced from one part of the motor to another to eliminate brushes, slip rings and the like. A problem with them is getting them started. Run at a near synchronous speed ( but some slip is required to induce currents ).

Capicator Start Motors

AC motors often need a phase difference between various windings to start. In some motors this is supplied using a capacitor.

Synchronous Motors

These motors are used when the speed of the motor needs to be synchronized with the power line in an exact way, the typical motor in an AC clock.

Multi Phase Motors

Multiphase motors have several advantages including more power for a given peak current.

Gear Head Motors

Any type of motor with reduction gears integrated into the motor. Used for high torque, low speed applications.

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