IEEE

Stepper Motor Position Control Using PD and MPC Algorithms Embedded in Programmable Logic Controller

Abstract: This research studies the implementation of Proportional-Derivative (PD) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) approaches embedded in an industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to ...

First synthetic protein motor moves along DNA in controlled, programmable steps

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have built the first artificial protein motor capable of taking controlled, directional steps ...
Liliputing

Steam Controller vibration motor hacks: Play music, drive it like a RC car, and even make it return to its charger automatically

Valve’s new Steam Controller is a $99 game controller that went on sale in May (and quickly sold out). It has all the usual features like dual analog sticks, a D-Pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder ...
Hosted on MSN

Remote controlled lawn mower that works like a mini dozer

Watch this insane remote-controlled lawn mower equipped with a dozer blade as it tackles grass, dirt, and uneven terrain with surprising power and precision, showing how compact machines can handle ...
Popular Science

The world’s largest RC Boeing 777-9X takes flight

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Electronic Design

How To Control Brushless Motors (Part 4): Current Control

How current-control loops in BLDC motors improve performance and efficiency while protecting against overcurrent conditions. The differences between current-control loops, field-oriented control (FOC) ...
EDN

Designer’s guide: Motor control and drivers

Motor control integrated circuits (ICs) and motor drives are essential elements for implementing smart manufacturing within the framework of Industry 4.0. A common requirement in modern industrial ...
ZigWheels

Kia Carens vs MG Majestor

Compare Kia Carens vs MG Majestor. Compare prices, specifications, features, and colors of Kia Carens vs MG Majestor ...
Electronic Design

How to Control Brushless Motors (Part 1)

The design of different three-phase brushless DC motors and how they generate torque. How magnetics, construction, and other factors impact torque, speed, and smoothness in BLDC motors. General ...
Machine Design

Five Design Tradeoffs When Specifying Stepper Motors

Proper evaluation of torque margins across the full motion profile prevents stalling and ensures consistent performance under varying load and speed conditions. Mechanical resonance can cause ...
Wired

Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis’ Human Babysitters

Are self-driving vehicles really just big, remote-controlled cars, with nameless and faceless people in far-off call centers piloting the things from behind consoles? As the vehicles and their science ...