Increase stepper motor voltage past rated

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The discussion centers on the 28BYJ48 stepper motor, which is rated for 5V operation. Increasing the voltage beyond this rating can enhance speed and torque but will also result in higher current draw, leading to increased heat generation. It is established that operating the motor at speeds exceeding its rated specifications will cause it to run hotter compared to running at its rated speed. Therefore, careful consideration of voltage and speed is crucial to prevent overheating.

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So I have a 28BYJ48 stepper motor... it is rated at a voltage of 5V. I would like to optimise its speed and torque, which could be done through increasing voltage, but I know that an increase in voltage means more current i.e. will get a little hot. My question is... if I do run it at a high speed, past the rated speed, will it get that hot.. compared to say running at a speed I could only achieve with rated ?
Thanks guys
 
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It will get hotter running past its rating than at its rating.
 

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