Circuit Projects: Analog & Digital Circuits with Motors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around circuit projects that incorporate electric motors, focusing on both analog and digital circuits. Participants are seeking hands-on experience and recommendations for interesting projects and resources.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in circuit projects involving electric motors and requests book recommendations.
  • Another participant shares a link to a Google search for hobby circuit projects, suggesting that there are many resources available online.
  • A suggestion is made to consider building an H-Bridge for motor control, highlighting its versatility with analog-like control using digital signals and potential enhancements like speed monitoring and safety features.
  • Links to manufacturers of H-Bridges are provided, indicating additional resources for theory and practical applications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on specific projects or resources, and multiple suggestions and ideas are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on the participant's familiarity with concepts like pulse width modulation (PWM) and the specific requirements of their projects.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in hands-on circuit projects, particularly those involving electric motors, as well as students studying analog and digital circuits.

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I have taken Analog Circuits and will take Digital this semester.
I am looking to get at some interesting circuit projects that would perhaps include electric motors.
I want more hands on experience with circuits. Any book recommendations?
 
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Build yourself an H-Bridge? Analog-like control with a digital signal (assuming you can do pulse width modulation--PWM). The beauty of an H-Bridge is that you can always add more bells and whistles (speed monitoring, finer grain control, temperature shut-offs, stuff to protect MOSFETs, etc.)

At some point, you might get one of these:
http://www.roboteq.com

BTW, another manufacturer of H-Bridges with probably more theory than you need to start with (see information and/or servicing)
http://www.4qd.co.uk
 

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