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2. Electric motor basics for non-electrical engineers – Inverter Basics

In the previous post, we briefly covered the basic function of an electric motor. This time we give a high-level overview of electric motor inverters. High-level overview Electric motor inverters, which are also commonly referred to as motor controllers in the robotics industry and electronic speed controllers (ESC) in the drone industry, are used to …

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1. Electric motor basics for non-electrical engineers – Electric Motor Basics

This is the first post in a series that will explore the basics behind electric motors. Note that this series is intended for a general audience and so makes some simplifying assumptions. For a more in-depth treatment of the topic please refer to the recommended reading page. High-level overview Electric motors are power converters, taking …

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