Servo amplifier to control dc motor

[muh_j18]

hi,
sorry my English isn't perfect but please try to understand :
my teacher gave me a project in which i have to use a small dc motor,op amp,and a "servo amplifier" to control the rotation of the shaft of the motor, so can you tell me what is the servo amplifier? and how to use it to control the dc motor?

 

[berkeman]

hi,
sorry my English isn't perfect but please try to understand :
my teacher gave me a project in which i have to use a small dc motor,op amp,and a "servo amplifier" to control the rotation of the shaft of the motor, so can you tell me what is the servo amplifier? and how to use it to control the dc motor?

I may move this thread to the Homework Help section at some point, but because it's a project, I'll let it stay here for a bit.

Welcome to the PF, muh. Here is an initial reference on servo motors, and there are other links at the bottom of that webpage that should be of help as well:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servo_motor

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[oswaler]

Hello,

A servo amplifier is a type of electronic device that is used to control the speed and direction of a DC motor. It is typically used in robotics and automation systems where precise control of the motor is required.

To use a servo amplifier to control a DC motor, you will need to connect the output of the amplifier to the input of the motor. The amplifier will then receive a signal, usually from a microcontroller or other control system, that will tell it how fast and in which direction to rotate the motor.

The servo amplifier will then adjust the voltage and current going to the motor in order to achieve the desired speed and direction. This allows for precise control and positioning of the motor.

I hope this helps to clarify what a servo amplifier is and how it can be used to control a DC motor. Best of luck with your project!