6.6.3 - Motor Controllers
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Practice Questions
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What is PWM?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can adjust power output.
Name one type of motor that can be controlled by a motor controller.
💡 Hint: Remember our discussion about types of motors.
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What does PWM stand for?
💡 Hint: What are the first letters of each word?
Which motor type does NOT typically use a commutator?
💡 Hint: Think about the naming 'brushless' means there's no brushes.
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Design a simple PWM circuit to control the speed of a DC motor. Describe the components you would use and how they will interact.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in the duty cycle affect the power delivered.
Discuss the trade-offs of using MOSFETs over traditional relays for motor control applications.
💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency advantages.
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