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Bipolar stepper motors provide precise position control while operating in an open loop. Industrial automation applications—such as robots and processing and packaging machinery—and consumer ...

While VPNs provide privacy and security, they can sometimes lead to slower connections. Follow these tips to get the most speed out of your VPN without compromising performance. I write to simplify ...

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In a nutshell: Canadian hardware maker Ploopy is now accepting pre-orders for its latest input device. The Ploopy Knob is a 3D-printed, open-source rotary encoder featuring a high-precision sensor ...

Cruise control is an easy and convenient feature that lets you maintain a steady speed without constantly having to press the gas pedal. Not only can it take the pressure off you physically, it may ...

Infineon’s PSOC Control C3 MCU family is driving the next wave of motor control innovation with precision, efficiency, and scalability. Engineers face significant challenges in designing high-speed ...

This paper describes the development and implementation of a control system for a direct current (DC) motor using the Arduino Uno microcontroller, based on the speed and direction control of the motor ...

Abstract: This research studies the implementation of Proportional-Derivative (PD) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) approaches embedded in an industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to ...

Max Mobility/Permobil has issued a nationwide recall of speed control dials on found on some of its wheelchairs, according to a Jan. 17 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The ...