Pole Pairs vs Poles: Why It Matters for Commutation
Pole pairs vs poles explained: the difference, how to convert between them, and why this number drives commutation, electrical frequency, and motor speed.
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AGV and Mobile Robot Drive Control: Controller Selection
How to choose a motor controller for AGVs and mobile robots: battery operation, multi-axis drive, regen, feedback and integration with navigation stacks.
USB-to-CAN and USB-to-UART: Connecting SOLO to Your PC
How to connect SOLO to your PC with a USB-to-CAN or USB-to-UART converter: which adapter to pick, wiring, drivers and a first connection test.
Id and Iq: The d-q Frame in Motor Control Explained
Id vs Iq made simple: what the d-q frame is, why Iq produces torque and Id sets the field/flux, and how the d-q axes make FOC controllable in motor control.
Choosing Motor Controllers for Industrial Machines
How to choose a motor controller for industrial machines: environment, field protocols, robustness, integration with PLCs and Industry 4.0 connectivity.
Why Outsource Motor Control: Risk, Time-to-Market, Cost
Should you outsource motor control or build it in-house? A decision guide on risk, time-to-market and total cost, and when keeping it in-house pays off.
OEM Motor Controller Integration: Standard vs Custom
OEM motor controller integration: when a standard controller fits and when you need a custom form factor, I/O, firmware or volume. A standard vs custom guide.
CANopen CiA 402 Profile with SOLO: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to the CiA 402 drive profile on SOLO: object dictionary, state machine, and modes of operation for profile position, velocity and torque.
Field Oriented Control (FOC) Explained
What Field Oriented Control (FOC) is and how it works: the Clarke and Park transforms, the d-q frame, Id and Iq, and why FOC gives smooth, efficient torque.
How to Choose a Motor Controller: A Selection Guide
A practical selection guide to choosing a motor controller: motor type, voltage, current, feedback, protocols and environment, mapped to the right product.
Custom Motor Firmware: License vs Build In-House
License proven motor firmware or build it in-house? A decision guide on cost, time-to-market, control loops, maintenance, and the hidden risk of DIY firmware.
From Prototype to Production: De-Risking Your Motor Project
How to de-risk a motor control project from prototype to production: where projects fail, the build-vs-buy decisions, and how to protect timeline and budget.
