Dc signal generator to several motors

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The discussion centers on the challenge of supplying a 0-10 volt DC signal to nine fan motors using a single signal generator. Participants clarify that a DC power supply is more appropriate than an AC signal generator for this application. They recommend using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) for speed control rather than varying the voltage directly. Additionally, utilizing a single DC power supply with separate DC-DC converters for each motor is suggested as a viable solution.

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  • Understanding of DC power supplies and their applications
  • Knowledge of PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) for motor speed control
  • Familiarity with DC-DC converters and their functionality
  • Basic electrical engineering principles related to motor operation
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  • Research the specifications and selection criteria for DC power supplies suitable for multiple motors
  • Learn about implementing PWM for controlling motor speeds effectively
  • Explore different types of DC-DC converters and their applications in motor control
  • Investigate circuit design techniques for connecting multiple motors to a single power source
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Electrical engineers, hobbyists working on motor control projects, and anyone involved in designing systems that require precise voltage control for multiple motors.

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Hey guys, I got this problem. I have 9 fans motors in which i need to send a range of dc signal of 0-10 volts to each one. I had decided to buy a simple signal generator that can do the trick but soon realized that having one signal generator hook up to 9 motors at the same time will not be very accurate.

How do I go around to correcting this without buying 9 different signal generators.

Thanks in advance.
 
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richardv224 said:
Hey guys, I got this problem. I have 9 fans motors in which i need to send a range of dc signal of 0-10 volts to each one. I had decided to buy a simple signal generator that can do the trick but soon realized that having one signal generator hook up to 9 motors at the same time will not be very accurate.

How do I go around to correcting this without buying 9 different signal generators.

Thanks in advance.

I think you mean "DC Power Supply", not "AC Signal Generator", right?

Exactly what voltage(s) do the motors run on? You usually do not vary the voltage on a motor. If you want speed control, you use PWM at a particular voltage.

What voltage do you want to run each fan motor at? If it is several different voltages, you could just have a single DC power supply and use separate DC-DC converters to drive each fan...
 

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