Problem: build a combined anemometer and wind vane where the pivots for both sensors are coaxial. Solution: turn an old universal motor into a step-wise potentiometer for the wind vane, and then pull ...

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Industry demand has spurred the use of small precision motors and linear actuators. Choose wisely. A few characteristics of dc motors maintain linear relationships that allow for very predictable ...

The demand for permanent magnet brushless dc motors (BLDC) is steadily rising. Their growing use is the result of three important factors: First, a BLDC motor is inherently more reliable than a ...

[Lou] is on a hot streak when it comes to interesting builds. This time around he made his own motor using wood, PVC, some fasteners, and a bunch of enameled wire. His method of building a commutator ...

Brushed DC motors are widely used in applications ranging from toys to push-button adjustable car seats. Brushed DC motors are inexpensive, easy to drive, and are readily available in all sizes and ...

Before embarking on your next project, it's important to brush up on the basics—the types of electric motors as well as their key components. There are two types of ac motors: synchronous and ...

We've hinted at the impressive power output of the BMW iX M60 motor in our First Look, but its fifth-generation electric motor technology deserves its own examination. That's because it's both ...