A quadrature encoder provides a way to let hardware read movement (and direction) of a shaft, and they can be simple, ...

The secret? Rather than using servos, dARM uses brushless DC (BLDC) motors paired with ODrive S1 controllers. He credits [James Bruton] and [Skyentific] (two names which regular Hackaday readers ...

A warning has been issued about motorists using 'ghost plates' to dodge speed cameras, effectively rendering their vehicles undetectable. These illegal devices, also referred to as 3D or 4D plates ...

Tachometry, the measurement of the speed of spin of rotating objects ... The tachometer peripheral illustrated in Figure 1 implements optical sensing using available ambient light that provides a ...

Choosing the correct motor plays a vital role in ensuring that washdown can be handled safely and efficiently.

Strike a balance between your service being fast enough for what you use it for, and overpaying for excess speed. Trisha Jandoc is an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

Abstract: The Quasi-Square-Wave (QSW) PWM-modulated Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) offers the advantages of reduced sub-module capacitance and arm inductance, making it a promising technology for ...