The electronics for testing the motor were simple. I started with a 30A ESC (electronic speed controller) that could run at 7.2V, a servo tester to generate a pulse train, and a barrel connector for my battery-powered PSU. The supply voltage for both components was tied together, so I had to hope the ESC would operate at 6V, the controller's maximum voltage.
Power and control equipment
The most feedback I received from the ESC was during startup when it would "chirp" by rapidly oscillating voltage on each coil, and I tested all six by booting up with a magnet resting on the. I ran the controller from a separate voltage supply and boosted the ESC to 10V, but the most I could manage was slight movement from a neodymium magnet standing on its edge.
Each iteration of the PCB motor has been a failure and has cost me a lot of time and effort. I learned to use a CNC to cut copper-clad boards and the interesting principles behind these units, but I am ready to move on.
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2024-01-20
The most feedback I received from the ESC was during startup when it would "chirp" by rapidly oscillating voltage on each coil, and I tested all six by booting up with a magnet resting on the. I ran the controller from a separate voltage supply and boosted the ESC to 10V, but the most I could manage was slight movement from a neodymium magnet standing on its edge.
Each iteration of the PCB motor has been a failure and has cost me a lot of time and effort. I learned to use a CNC to cut copper-clad boards and the interesting principles behind these units, but I am ready to move on.
(0:09) Small neodymium magnet wibbles on the PCB motor
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2024-01-20
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