Questions tagged [ac-motor]
For questions about electric motors driven by alternating current (AC).
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Electrical Motors and Frequency
I was musing about electric motors after seeing one randomly on TV, and there's something I'm must be remembering incorrectly.
It's just a thought experiment, so I'm imagining some theoretical DC ...
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Reversing direction of an AC universal motor
The problem: I have a table saw motor I am trying to use in a jointer and need it to spin in the opposite direction (permanently). I have had trouble finding an answer that I am reasonably sure ...
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What does "Brushless DC is an AC induction motor with built-in speed feedback" mean?
I found a quote
which states that:
"Brushless DC" is a marketing term for "AC induction motor with built-in speed feedback."
Is it correct? What is "built-in speed feedback?"
I found a decent ...
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AC Synchronous motor control circuit
What is the best way to drive AC synchronous motor?
I have AC motor like this:
If I connect mains to 0 and 1 terminal it drives CW, if to 2 and 0 - CCW. In my project I have MCU that will drive motor,...
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