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Embedded Lab: DC Motors

Posted February 26, 2011 by Chris

Basic motor control is achieved through using what is known as an ‘H-Bridge’. The name comes from the circuit looking like the letter H. It allows current to pass through a DC motor in two different directions. With a little PWM added in speed can also be controlled. This embedded lab shows you how to do all of this is a nice 3 page tutorial.

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