Vector Control, also known as Field Oriented Control or FOC is an AC motor control scheme that enables fine-grained control over a connected motor, through the precise control of its phases. In a ...

The boys at Edison Motors have something special going on. Not only have they built multiple diesel-electric, series-hybrid semi trucks, but now, they have a pair of pickups as well. These rigs—a ...

This should count as a hack: making music from a thing that should not sing. In this case, [SIROJU] is tickling the ivories with a Brushless DC motor, or BLDC. To listen to a performance, jump to 6:27 ...

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Renesas has recently launched the RA2T1 group of low-power motor control MCUs, built around a 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M23, for low-cost single-motor applications like power tools, fans, and home appliances.

Brushless DC motors (BLDC motors), from Brushless Direct Current, are increasingly being selected as the motor of choice for drive applications. Brushless Direct Current are increasingly being chosen ...

Getting your hands on a solid e-bike these days seems to be just a dream for most of us. But times are changing, and recently, we've gotten word of a new trinket hitting the market once that doesn't ...

Most known for their versatility, electric motors have revolutionised the way we view the core definition of power, qualifying it as effective energy expenditure concerning work done over time. Among ...

Motors are changing in fundamental ways, and you can actually hear the difference. Vacuums, air conditioners, and home appliances are getting quieter. They’re also becoming more efficient, able to ...

Designing robots requires precision and flexibility. When creating a humanoid robot system, there are mechanical and electrical considerations that you need to understand before beginning the actual ...