When you think about highly-precise actuators, stepper motors probably aren’t the first device that comes to mind. However, as [Diffraction Limited]’s sub-micron capable micro-manipulator shows, they ...

Rotary encoders connect to a shaft and, as the shaft rotates, the encoder outputs pulses. These are used to determine the speed of the object. By counting the amount of pulses per one full turn of the ...

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Abstract: This paper proposes a sensorless speed control method for brushed dc motors that extends the usable speed estimation range by combining current-ripple analysis with high-frequency signal ...

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Abstract: This paper focuses on studying the dynamic characteristics of stepper motors. Based on the relation of velocity and torque of stepper motors, a novel algorithm of velocity profile for ...