What You Can Build
Unleash the full potential of your DC motor setups using various control methods. With the Starter Kit, you can easily prototype and experiment with industry-relevant control algorithms. Below are the featured applications:
Motor Rotation Based on Turn Input Value
Rotate the motor proportionally to an external sensor (e.g., potentiometer or gyroscope). Ideal for exploring sensor-feedback driven motor control.
What You’ll Learn:
Mapping analog input to rotational output
Real-time input-based motion control
Practical sensor-motor integration
Basic Motor Speed Control Application
Dynamically adjust motor speed using analog or digital input signals such as a potentiometer, rotary encoder, or software interface.
What You’ll Learn:
Open-loop speed control fundamentals
Analog-to-PWM signal conversion
Speed variation under different loads
Basic Motor Control Using PWM Input
Control motor direction and speed with pulse-width modulation (PWM). This project introduces you to one of the most common control techniques used in embedded systems.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding PWM for motor actuation
Bidirectional speed control using a single input
Effects of duty cycle on motor behavior
Basic Motor Position Control Application
Move the motor to a desired position using encoder feedback. Ideal for introducing the concepts of closed-loop control and precision actuation.
What You’ll Learn:
Using encoders for position tracking
PID basics for position control
Practical application of reference-to-position logic
Basic Motor Torque Control Application
Simulate and apply precise torque to the motor for applications such as compliant control or mechanical testing setups.
What You’ll Learn:
Torque estimation and feedback
How to simulate mechanical loads
Safe and smooth torque application techniques
Motor Rotation Based on Joystick Counting
Control the motor’s rotation by counting incremental movements from a joystick. This project is excellent for creating discrete, step-based user interfaces.
What You’ll Learn:
Handling digital incremental input
Cumulative control mechanisms
Implementing rotation based on user gestures
Why These Projects Matter
Each of these applications is designed to simulate real-world industrial control systems, making them ideal for:
Engineering students
Technical educators
R&D professionals
DIY roboticists
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