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SKILL BUILDER: Field-Oriented Control
RICHARD UNGER is a principle committer for the SimpleFOC project. He is
passionate about maker electronics, with a special love for brushless motors and
their control. github.com/simplefoc • youtube.com/simplefoc • docs.simplefoc.com
FOC
Max power and precision from brushless motors,
using field-oriented control with Arduino
MOTOR
CONTROL
Written by Richard Unger
E
ver seen a robot do parkour backflips or
bust a breakdance move? It’s not using puny
servos — it’s using powerful brushless motors.
Relatively obscure 20 years ago, brushless
motors are now in everyday products. E-bikes
and ...