Changes between Version 12 and Version 13 of MotorControl


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Mar 6, 2016, 7:34:34 AM (9 years ago)
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David Albert
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    11There are many types of motors including:
    22   * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_motor DC Motors] are usually the main motors that drive a robots wheels or tracks; DC motors can be powerful and are commonly used in things like motorized wheelchairs.  FRC robots, we commonly use [http://www.andymark.com/Motor-p/am-0255.htm CIM motors] and mini-CIM motors; vendors such as !AndyMark supply [http://www.andymark.com/Motors-s/260.htm many types of DC motors] that may include integrated gear boxes that convert motor speed to torque.
     3   * [http://frcdesigns.com/2015/07/28/a-look-into-robot-components-part-1-motors/ This page] provides an excellent look into FRC motors and their characteristics.
    34   * [http://www.jameco.com/jameco/workshop/howitworks/how-servo-motors-work.html Servo Motors] and [http://www.instructables.com/id/BYJ48-Stepper-Motor/ Stepper Motors] are used to effect fine control such as for manipulating objects; they are usually much less powerful than large DC motors but can be controlled precisely.
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