There are three basic types of step motors: variable reluctance, permanent magnet and hybrid. A hybrid step motor is a simple low cost means of providing good motion performance. Step motors are electromechanical devices that work by dividing shaft rotation into discrete distances called steps. Basically, they are brushless motors which include permanent magnet variable … Continue reading Stepper Motor Primer
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Galil Motion Controllers Support Closed Loop Step Motors
Two types of electrical motors are used extensively in automation applications: step motors with open loop operation and servo motors with incremental or absolute feedback. The first type of application requires the motor to reach final position and hold the position. Low cost step motors are typically used because feedback is unnecessary, and with current … Continue reading Galil Motion Controllers Support Closed Loop Step Motors