When you think about highly-precise actuators, stepper motors probably aren’t the first device that comes to mind. However, as [Diffraction Limited]’s sub-micron capable micro-manipulator shows, they ...

An interesting trend in industrial motion control has been the replacement of self-contained encoders (rotation sensors with their own housing, bearings and shaft) with modular or “kit” encoders.

Sometimes it’s necessary to make do with whatever parts one has on hand, but the results of squashing a square peg into a round hole are not always as elegant as [Juan Gg]’s programmable DC load with ...

Encoders are a vital component in many applications that require motion control and feedback information. Whether a system’s requirement is speed, direction, or distance, an encoder produces control ...

Abstract: This paper presents a precision capacitive rotary encoder that integrates a shared charge amplifier, and a multi-stage offset calibration scheme. Recently, capacitive encoders have gained ...

Abstract: This article introduces an inexpensive Wiegand-sensor-based rotary encoder that avoids rotating magnets and is suitable for electrical-drive applications. So far, Wiegand-sensor-based ...

Note: This is a temporary version of this library, posted here to help finish another project. It will be updated and finished accordingly. Soldered invests vast amounts of time into hardware & ...

This repository provides comprehensive information about the Waveshare Stepper Motor Hat, designed for the Raspberry Pi. It facilitates the control of two stepper motors. Power Supply: A 12V, 4A power ...

For over a century, the formula for rotary motion in food manufacturing has been the same: pick a motor from a catalog, add a gearbox to get the speed you need, stack safety factors, and move on. It ...