Yes I have :-) I Used a CUI AMT10E encoder with 4*5120 = 20480 pulses per revolution in quadrature mode. Sure not as precise as if you directly mount it to the motor, but I was pretty happy with ...

3. Document the Motor Winding Resistance . Next, connect an Ohmmeter to the pins on the power connector and check for any short circuits. You should also verify a normal range of resistance.

For real-time servo operations, a 20,000 count/turn encoder is a much better ... Capacitive encoders measure position by monitoring the change in capacitance in a circuit as the motor shaft turns.

You’ll learn about the role of pulse width modulation (PWM) signals in controlling servo position, the importance of torque and speed ratings, and how servos differ from regular motors. More for You ...

The low-cost servo motor ... He does a very thorough post-mortem of the motor’s integrated servo controller, checking the circuits ... Continue reading “Servo Surgery Teaches Us DIY Encoder ...

The 1FK7 servo motor from Siemens is developed with field-replaceable encoders that make for quick and easy on-site service with no special tools or recalibration required.

The simple circuit design in Figure 1 lets you measure all components of a current flowing in a dc servo motor. The rectified output of the circuit uses ground as a reference, so you can measure the ...

Maxon Precision Motor's newly released DC servo motor controller, the ESCON 50/5 OEM module. This mini OEM plug in module is a 4 quadrant Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) servo motor controller that ...

Targeting brush motors running at less than 100W with quadrature encoders, the 3C20 digital-motion controller claims a 32-bit or greater precision in position, velocity and acceleration, and jerk ...