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How to syncronize two motors with one pot?

I am trying to synchronize two dc motors with their own controllers. The controllers are name brand and use a 10k pot to control the speed. I have a duel 10k pot and would like to be able to "trim" ...
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How can I measure back-EMF to infer the speed of a DC motor?

I'm interested in measuring the back-EMF of a motor to determine a motor's speed because it's cheap and requires no additional mechanical parts. How can I measure the back-EMF when I'm driving the ...
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Why does BLDC Motor Spin Slower with Same Duty Cycle at Higher Frequencies?

I have an OTS BLDC motor controller as well as one that I just made myself and both seem to be dramatically slower at higher frequencies. When I look at how much current is being drawn it makes ...
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Can I reduce rpm further of a gear motor by using PWM?

I am working on a project where I need to move the object from one point to another in a dead slow speed , The object doesnt weight more than 5 pounds . I found a DC gear motor with has a RPM of 0.5 ...
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What is the difference between 1-phase and 3-phase motors?

I've read the wiki page on AC motors, but it's still unclear to me as to how they work. I'm looking at motors for a project and need them to be able to have their speed controlled by a light dimmer ...
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How are current and voltage related to torque and speed of a brushless motor?

I know that electric vehicles have different performances depending on battery and motor, but it's not clear how electrical and mechanical units are related. Can anybody please help? Will a 100V ...
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i'm trying to make a small blower motor variable speed but can't

I have a small blower motor 120 v, 1.87 amps, and I want to make it variable speed. I hooked up a dimmer switch for a light bulb but it did not work very well. I went to a electronics store and they ...
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AC fan speed control

I use this fan to cool my room, but sometimes it is too fast and I have to frequenctly turn it on and off to keep normal temperature. Maybe it is possible to reduce the speed by connecting a resistor ...
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What determines the speed of a homopolar motor?

What determines the speed of rotation of a homopolar motor?
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Slowing down a motor - Mousebot

I put together the a Herbie the Mousebot the other day and he is FAST! Too fast to demonstrate in a small area. Have a look a this video to see just how he zips around. Documentation: Mousebot So ...