Analyzing Hobby Motors with an Oscilloscope
We always like finding new excuses reasons to use our test equipment, so we couldn’t help but be intrigued by this tip from [Joe Mosfet]. He uses the ever-popular Rigol DS1054Z to demonstrate the differences between a handful of brushless motors when rotated by his handheld drill at a constant RPM. Not only is he able to identify a blown motor, but it allows him to visualize their specifications which can otherwise seem a bit mystifying.
One wire from each motor is used as the ground, and channels one and two are connected to the remaining wires. Despite the DS1054Z …read more
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