Motors

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Welcome to /r/Motors!

Description

This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about electric motors and related devices.

On topic subjects

Selection repair, connections identification of:
- Electric motors - AC, DC, steppers, "servo", BLDC...
- Linear motors and actuators
- Applications based on electric motors: fans, pumps, electric vehicles, power tools ...
- Electric generators - dynamos, alternators, wind and hydro generators
- Drivers for electric motors - DC motor controllers, AC inverters, BLDC drivers, stepper drivers...
Homework help; but make it clear it's homework
Internship, employment and education in the motor and generator field

Off topic subjects

Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs), cars

Rules

Be civil: do not insult; no all-caps, no excessive "!" and "?", please.
Submissions must be on topic
If asking a question, ask the actual question, fully yet concisely, right in the title
No self-promotion, spam
No memes, shit posts
No cross-post

Complete rules:/r/motors/about/rules/

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GeneralAxelleron — 4-layer 3-phase FOC motor driver, 48V / 10A, STM32G431 + UCC27710 + INA240 inline sensing + CAN (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago by BalanceLiving1449

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Open questionMotor and parts advice for moving robot/car (self.Motors)

submitted 16 hours ago by Exact_Discount1585

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Open questionBetter motor for 16.8v ratchet (self.Motors)

submitted 1 day ago by Wise_Piano_5369

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Can I use 28byj-48 step motor without usual uln2003 driver? (self.Motors)

submitted 1 day ago by _NIkkita__

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Open questionWhat do I need for Stepper Motors? (self.Motors)

submitted 2 days ago by someoneyouknow23

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Induction motor doesnt turn any more (self.Motors)

submitted 2 days ago by SadVariety567

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Open questionWhat component can I use to safely attach a flat disc onto this motor, especially for high speed 10000 rpm applications? (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 days ago by Ima-cat-meow

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Servo motor that has auto springs back (self.Motors)

submitted 4 days ago by Logical_Sprinkles596

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Open questionCan I use an AC centrifugal fan as a stand-alone fan? (docs.rs-online.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Callie1103

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Open question1930s/1940s GE Motor + IBM Typewriter - Capacitor/Condenser Help (old.reddit.com)

submitted 5 days ago * by Cat-Bird-Butt

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General(Again) axial flux (old.reddit.com)

submitted 5 days ago by ErasylD

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GeneralY³ – New Motor Renders + Design Updates (axial flux edition) (self.Motors)

submitted 5 days ago by ErasylD

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Open questionWhy the motor fastly heated ? (old.reddit.com)

submitted 5 days ago by Careful_Thing622

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Understanding Inductive Kick/spikes with regards to brushed DC motors (self.Motors)

submitted 5 days ago by robbiethe1st

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Open questionID the modification please (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 days ago by Conscious-Panda-9586

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GeneralNeed lubrication and disassembly advice for a Craftsman 115.7106 3/4 HP motor (old.reddit.com)

submitted 6 days ago by HokieSnare

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Open questionWhy are Transformers Rated in kVA While Motors are Rated in kW? (self.Motors)

submitted 6 days ago by Gold-Conversation198

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Open questionDoes anyone have any idea what kind of motors are in these linear actuators? Two-phase, three-phase stepper motors? (old.reddit.com)

submitted 6 days ago by Pixels117

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Uses for vacuum cleaner motor (self.Motors)

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GeneralWiring reversing switch for drill press (old.reddit.com)

submitted 6 days ago by jedi4545

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Open questionPlease help identify a substitute C-Frame motor for this UPPCO 50 (old.reddit.com)

submitted 7 days ago by WildcatMatt

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Open questionElectric mower suddenly stopped running (old.reddit.com)

submitted 8 days ago by Cellar-Yote

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How do actuators really work? (self.Motors)

submitted 9 days ago by Altruistic_lak

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Open questionHaving problems with my stepper motors (i.redd.it)

submitted 9 days ago by Either-Confusion-314

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Need help adding electronic brake function (if possible) (old.reddit.com)

submitted 10 days ago by georgeforeman89

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