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After working with a TIP122, I am now trying to use NFET IRFZ44N with the following components and diagram:

Components:

  1. Arduino Nano 328p 5.
  2. Potentiometer 10 kΩ
  3. IRFZ44N
  4. Diode 1N4007
  5. Resistor 10 kΩ
  6. Resistor 1 kΩ
  7. Li-po battery 3.7 V 500 mAh
  8. Cable/wires
  9. 8520 coreless DC motor 3.7 V

Diagram:

irfz44n 3.7v arduino

Here's the sketch:

    int analogPin = A0;   // potentiometer connected to analog pin 3
    int val = 0;         // variable to store the read value
    
    void setup()
    {
      pinMode(11, OUTPUT);   // sets the pin as output
      pinMode(11, LOW);   // sets the pin as output
    }
    
    void loop()
    {
      val = analogRead(analogPin);   // read the input pin
      analogWrite(11, val / 4);  // analogRead values go from 0 to 1023, analogWrite values from 0 to 255
    }

PROBLEM:

The 8520 coreless DC motor gets very hot in less than one minute when I spin the potentiometer from minumum to maximum. In one minute, there is a vibration of the motor when the potentiometer goes to the minimum value.

Of course there is something wrong with my project, but I have no idea what causing it, wiring and components or something I don't know.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Please draw a schematic with the built in tool by clicking edit and the schematic symbol. Also 1 kohm is a very high resistance for a gate drive. Try 10 ohm. What frequency are you running? \$\endgroup\$
    – winny
    Commented Aug 28, 2023 at 11:25
  • \$\begingroup\$ Okay, wait, I'll try again in an hour, please \$\endgroup\$
    – ArduJimmy
    Commented Aug 28, 2023 at 11:35
  • \$\begingroup\$ 5V isn't enough for an IRFZ44N, either, but it seems that isn't the problem here. What is the actual problem? Coreless motors are not efficient; did you check the datasheet and see what power dissipation to expect? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Aug 28, 2023 at 11:48
  • \$\begingroup\$ The tiny brushes in the coreless motors in my "beginners" RC airplanes burned out soon and needed replacement after replacement The brushless motors on my newer RC airplanes last forever. \$\endgroup\$
    – Audioguru
    Commented Aug 29, 2023 at 15:36
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Audioguru, sorry I don't understand what you mean. what are U going to say in this case? \$\endgroup\$
    – ArduJimmy
    Commented Aug 29, 2023 at 23:30

1 Answer 1

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I have tried all suggestions in comment but no good result. Finally, I added a 100 µF capacitor to VCC and GND of Arduino (5 V), and remove the 1 kΩ in pin 11.

Here's the update:

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and the code:

  void setup()   
  {   
  Serial.begin(9600);   
   pinMode(11,OUTPUT);  
   digitalWrite(11,LOW); // Normally LOW inthis pin   
   pinMode(A0,INPUT);  // 10k Potentiometer   
  }   
  void loop()   
  {   
  int s=analogRead(A0); // 10k Potentiometer   
  int z=map(s,0,1024,0,255);   
  Serial.println(z);   
  analogWrite(11,z);   
  } 

Temp Result:

  1. The motor is not too hot anymore.
  2. I still have motor vibrations.
  3. Motor speed cannot reach the max speed (I'm sure this is because of the vibration)

UPDATE 2

To ensure this project, I solder all wires and connection to avoid getting wiring problem:
  1. I change the thickness of the wire. I use all the same wires (28awg). Result = No heat.

  2. I planned to remove the 10Ω to reach the MAX Throttle/speed. But, when the arduino was powered the motor started to spin in 6 seconds and stop - even though the potentiometer shows in min speed. Then I added 150Ω and It worked as expected !!! (based on this article).

By doing the two above, I finally didn't see the vibration!!!

Noted: I also try using 4.2 LiPO battery (8520/720 coreless DC motor can handle this based on its datasheet) and it spinned so fast (max throttle) without vibration and heat.

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Time's to use this project for my DIY Arduino mini quadcopter!!! Thanks all!

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