Project Summary
This episode of Petentially Genius demonstrates how the NXP S32M2’s sensorless motor-control capabilities can be used far beyond automotive systems. By measuring motor load and current draw, the team created a smart ice cream maker that automatically determines texture, adds toppings at the perfect moment, and signals when the ice cream is ready - all without dedicated consistency sensors.
GitHub Link to project files: GitHub - sarahellenbogen/pg20
Products Used
This project combines the NXP S32M2™ automotive motor controller with an ESP32-C3 wireless microcontroller, power management, user input controls, a micro servo actuator, RGBW LED indicators, and an FTDI programming interface to prototype and demonstrate a smart motor-control application. The parts are listed and linked below.
- NXP S32M2
- Seeed ESP32C3
- C&K Push Button
- TAEJIN DC DC Converter
- Gearbox Labs Micro Servo
- Neopixel 24 LED Ring RGBW
- FTDI Cable
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NXP S32M2™ Motorized Ice Cream Maker – Potentially Genius® | DigiKey
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