# \#motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers **URL:** https://forum.digikey.com/tag/motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers/2469.md [Latest](https://forum.digikey.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digikey.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digikey.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to Drive a Stepper Motor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-to-drive-a-stepper-motor/13412)
**Author:** [@rick\_1976](https://forum.digikey.com/u/rick_1976)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-to-drive-a-stepper-motor/13412 "2023-02-07T23:35:27Z")
Created by Colton Parks, last modified by BenH on \[Sep 01, 2016\] Introduction: This article is meant to help beginners understand how a stepper motor works and how to drive a stepper. Controlling stepper motors is a b… --- ## [Get Your Motor Running in Just 60 Seconds!](https://forum.digikey.com/t/get-your-motor-running-in-just-60-seconds/55692)
**Author:** [@MCHP\_MCU](https://forum.digikey.com/u/MCHP_MCU)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/get-your-motor-running-in-just-60-seconds/55692 "2025-05-23T22:36:52Z")
What if you could have a motor spinning smoothly and reliably in less than a minute , without rewriting your code or second-guessing your timing? When it comes to motor control, timing is critical. Improper commutation … --- ## [스테퍼 모터 구동 방법](https://forum.digikey.com/t/topic/37487)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Lee](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Brian_Lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/topic/37487 "2023-12-21T08:12:25Z")
작성자: Colton Parks, 마지막 수정자: BenH \[2016년 9월 1일\] 서론: 이 기사는 초보자가 스테퍼 모터의 작동 방식과 스테퍼를 구동하는 방법에 대한 이해를 돕기 위해 작성되었습니다. 스테퍼 모터 제어는 광범위한 주제이며 이 기사는 초보자가 시작하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 두 가지 유형의 스테퍼(양극 및 단극)가 있습니다. 양극 모터: 양극 스테퍼 모터에는 4… --- ## [TMCM-1617-COE RS485 Command Set](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tmcm-1617-coe-rs485-command-set/27980)
**Author:** [@plsintern2022](https://forum.digikey.com/u/plsintern2022)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tmcm-1617-coe-rs485-command-set/27980 "2023-01-20T13:34:21Z")
Does anyone have the RS485 command set for product TMCM-1617-COE from Trinamic. I cannot find it in their website. Thanks --- ## [Prototype an Arduino-based Pure Sine Wave Inverter](https://forum.digikey.com/t/prototype-an-arduino-based-pure-sine-wave-inverter/45258)
**Author:** [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/prototype-an-arduino-based-pure-sine-wave-inverter/45258 "2024-09-27T19:41:23Z")
Construct a 120 VAC “pure sine wave” inverter using an Arduino microcontroller and an H-bridge. This minimalist DIY design sets the stage for advanced applications such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and three-p… --- ## [Breadboard an Arduino-based H-bridge Motor Controller](https://forum.digikey.com/t/breadboard-an-arduino-based-h-bridge-motor-controller/45230)
**Author:** [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/breadboard-an-arduino-based-h-bridge-motor-controller/45230 "2024-09-26T16:51:58Z")
Guide to breadboarding an Arduino controlled H-bridge featuring MOSFET driver ICs with bootstrapped high-side drivers. The lessons in theory and circuit construction techniques will inform your design of full-featured si… --- ## [Operation of the Latching Solenoid](https://forum.digikey.com/t/operation-of-the-latching-solenoid/44294)
**Author:** [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/operation-of-the-latching-solenoid/44294 "2024-08-21T13:42:27Z")
What is a latching solenoid? A solenoid is an electromechanical mechanism that moves a plunger in response to an application of an electric current. A latching solenoid provides the same linear motion; however, it includ… --- ## [Breadboard a Bootstrapped MOSFET Motor Driver with Arduino PWM Control](https://forum.digikey.com/t/breadboard-a-bootstrapped-mosfet-motor-driver-with-arduino-pwm-control/43415)
**Author:** [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/breadboard-a-bootstrapped-mosfet-motor-driver-with-arduino-pwm-control/43415 "2024-07-22T21:16:32Z")
What is a motor drive? A motor drive is a semiconductor-based circuit used to power and control a motor. Many of these devices use an intelligent microcontroller to produce digital control signals for pairs of semiconduc… --- ## [Guide to Designing a PID Controller Part 1](https://forum.digikey.com/t/guide-to-designing-a-pid-controller-part-1/40394)
**Author:** [@APDahlen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/APDahlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/guide-to-designing-a-pid-controller-part-1/40394 "2024-04-16T14:45:04Z")
The Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller and the lesser control system such as Proportional (P), Proportional Integral (PI), and Proportional Derivative (PD) have been with us for a long time. Proportional c… --- ## [Running servo in opposite direction](https://forum.digikey.com/t/running-servo-in-opposite-direction/39964)
**Author:** [@jeffrey](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jeffrey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/running-servo-in-opposite-direction/39964 "2024-03-26T21:45:30Z")
Hello, I have an application for this servo motor: DDTS380 400KG/CM Large Servo 24V Power Supply Precision Servo High Torque x-top. I have two of these servos working together, I need one to change the direction of ro… --- ## [Webinar: Innovative Solutions with Industrial Motor Drives and Pumps](https://forum.digikey.com/t/webinar-innovative-solutions-with-industrial-motor-drives-and-pumps/39086)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/webinar-innovative-solutions-with-industrial-motor-drives-and-pumps/39086 "2024-02-25T02:19:03Z")
onsemi Webinar Date: February 8th, 2024 Innovative Solutions with Industrial Motor Drives and Pumps This post covers Key Takeaways and Frequently Asked Questions from the onsemi Innovative Solutions with Industrial Mo… --- ## [Articulating panel ... advice for a true beginner](https://forum.digikey.com/t/articulating-panel-advice-for-a-true-beginner/38369)
**Author:** [@dyerow](https://forum.digikey.com/u/dyerow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/articulating-panel-advice-for-a-true-beginner/38369 "2024-01-31T03:15:43Z")
Dear Tech Forum, I would like some advice on how to get started. I would like to build a panel that mounts to a wall and can automatically do the following with a push of a button: Movement 1) Move up 6" Movement 2)… --- ## [EPCOS (TDK)의 PowerHap 액추에이터 응용 관련 문의](https://forum.digikey.com/t/epcos-tdk-powerhap/36466)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Lee](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Brian_Lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/epcos-tdk-powerhap/36466 "2023-11-07T07:26:17Z")
DigiKey에서는 EPCOS (TDK)의 PowerHap 액추에이터와 관련된 여러 질문들을 고객으로부터 받곤 합니다. 아래는 TDK로부터 받은 답변입니다. 장착 권고안: PowerHap을 제자리에 고정하기 위해서는 양면 테이프의 사용을 권장합니다. Z63000Z2910Z1Z38와 같이 몸체에 있는 나사 구멍을 사용할 수도 있지만 너무 조으면 피에조 소자를 건드려 움직임을 방해할 수 … --- ## [Selecting a DC motor to act as a generator](https://forum.digikey.com/t/selecting-a-dc-motor-to-act-as-a-generator/35974)
**Author:** [@christopher.simotas](https://forum.digikey.com/u/christopher.simotas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/selecting-a-dc-motor-to-act-as-a-generator/35974 "2023-10-26T20:37:37Z")
Hi, I’m working on a project that is hoping to turn mechanical power into electrical power. My mechanical mechanism can output a minimum force of 15N and operates between the 4 to 10 RPM range. My search has shown me th… --- ## [DFrobot FIT0458 or DigiKey 1738-1270-ND](https://forum.digikey.com/t/dfrobot-fit0458-or-digikey-1738-1270-nd/28759)
**Author:** [@bcranston](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bcranston)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/dfrobot-fit0458-or-digikey-1738-1270-nd/28759 "2023-10-24T02:07:40Z")
Can someone confirm the construction of the gears? I’m looking for something with metal gears. Can’t figure it out from the data sheets on this product. Thanks! --- ## [Replacement of out of production inverter](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-of-out-of-production-inverter/29039)
**Author:** [@wamason](https://forum.digikey.com/u/wamason)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-of-out-of-production-inverter/29039 "2023-09-28T21:16:21Z")
Need help with why a replacement inverter will not respond to control signals I am replacing failed inverter vfd015s21u(now no longer in production) with indicated replacement inverter VFD7A5MS21ANSAA . the new inverter… --- ## [Benefits of using Brushless DC Motors (BLDC)](https://forum.digikey.com/t/benefits-of-using-brushless-dc-motors-bldc/1692)
**Author:** [@Barley\_Li](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Barley_Li)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/benefits-of-using-brushless-dc-motors-bldc/1692 "2018-08-14T02:14:34Z")
Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are becoming more popular in our common daily applications such as HVAC, electric vehicles, whites goods and industrial applications. They help electronic devices to be more reliable and durabl… --- ## [Micro VIBRATION LRA](https://forum.digikey.com/t/micro-vibration-lra/34303)
**Author:** [@choeflee](https://forum.digikey.com/u/choeflee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/micro-vibration-lra/34303 "2023-08-21T13:11:54Z")
The most of the LRA actuators on the market are with a size of 12 x 6 x 2.8 mm. I am wondering is there any smaller one with a shorter length like 6mm\*3mm accessable to buy? --- ## [Latching push, pull solenoids](https://forum.digikey.com/t/latching-push-pull-solenoids/34296)
**Author:** [@jhster2](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jhster2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/latching-push-pull-solenoids/34296 "2023-08-21T13:05:55Z")
I am looking for information regarding purchasing latching push and pull solenoids. Thank you. --- ## [Replacement of mentioned motor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-of-mentioned-motor/34197)
**Author:** [@dhruv](https://forum.digikey.com/u/dhruv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-of-mentioned-motor/34197 "2023-08-16T12:40:06Z")
Currently I am using sg90 servo motor with specs mentioned in image (ignore weight): speed in sec = 0.1 torque in kg-cm = 2.5 Voltage = 4.8 to 6 i want a motor with nearly same specs but with reduction in size and we… --- ## [Push/pull electromagnet Solenoid Requirement](https://forum.digikey.com/t/push-pull-electromagnet-solenoid-requirement/33680)
**Author:** [@Manoj](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Manoj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/push-pull-electromagnet-solenoid-requirement/33680 "2023-08-04T05:55:37Z")
Hi, We need electromagnet push pull solenoid Requirement Force-above or nearest 80 N Stroke- 10mm Voltage -24 or 12v Dc I search your website.i could find the match I required. Help me out to choose the solenoid. … --- ## [Motor ID & availability](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-id-availability/31412)
**Author:** [@dougout](https://forum.digikey.com/u/dougout)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-id-availability/31412 "2023-06-27T15:15:48Z")
This is one of two 12 volt BPM motors that powers a winding mechanism for roller shutters. It has a splined shaft to take the cog wheel, which is removeable. This is a Johnson product, but I have no specs for it. Have tr… --- ## [Motors, Actuators, Solenoids, and Drivers - Accessories](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers-accessories/32320)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers-accessories/32320 "2023-06-23T20:52:45Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Motors, Actuators, Solenoids, and Drivers - Accessories category on DigiKey.com Supplementary items used with other devices in this categ… --- ## [Stepper Motors](https://forum.digikey.com/t/stepper-motors/32318)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/stepper-motors/32318 "2023-06-23T19:53:28Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Stepper Motors category on DigiKey.com Stepper motors are DC voltage motion actuators that move in discrete steps. Multiple sets of coils… --- ## [Solenoids](https://forum.digikey.com/t/solenoids/32306)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/solenoids/32306 "2023-06-23T17:02:11Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Solenoids category on DigiKey.com Solenoids and Actuators are electromechanical devices that contain a cylindrical metal core that moves … --- ## [Motors - AC, DC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motors-ac-dc/32302)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motors-ac-dc/32302 "2023-06-23T13:29:36Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Motors - AC, DC category on DigiKey.com Products in the AC and DC motor family are electromechanical transducers used to convert an elect… --- ## [Motor Driver Boards, Modules](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-driver-boards-modules/32268)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-driver-boards-modules/32268 "2023-06-22T19:50:45Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Motor Driver Boards, Modules category on DigiKey.com Motor driver boards and modules contain the circuitry necessary to supply adequate p… --- ## [Electric Actuators/Cylinders](https://forum.digikey.com/t/electric-actuators-cylinders/32249)
**Author:** [@nick\_13812](https://forum.digikey.com/u/nick_13812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/electric-actuators-cylinders/32249 "2023-06-22T16:58:13Z")
This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Electric Actuators/Cylinders category on DigiKey.com Electric actuators or cylinders convert electrical energy into mechanical energy for… --- ## [PD42-1-1670-TMCL - absolute positioning of Trinamic Smart BLDC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/pd42-1-1670-tmcl-absolute-positioning-of-trinamic-smart-bldc/30466)
**Author:** [@durgaprasadbabu.n](https://forum.digikey.com/u/durgaprasadbabu.n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/pd42-1-1670-tmcl-absolute-positioning-of-trinamic-smart-bldc/30466 "2023-04-25T21:51:41Z")
does PD42-1-1670-TMCL motor has the absolute positioning control?, and also is it an absolute encoder that is present inside the integrated motor or any other encoder, I only see hall based encoder but not exactly know w… --- ## [EPCOS(TDK)사 PowerHap 피에조 액츄에이터 B54101H1020A001](https://forum.digikey.com/t/epcos-tdk-powerhap-b54101h1020a001/24049)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Lee](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Brian_Lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/epcos-tdk-powerhap-b54101h1020a001/24049 "2022-07-21T08:14:43Z")
EPCOS(TDK)사의 B54101H1020A001은 햅틱 피드백을 조절할 수 있는 PowerHap 피에조 햅틱 액츄에이터입니다. 이 부품은 적용 분야 및 구조에 따라 액츄에이터 또는 센서 둘 다로 사용될 수 있습니다. PowerHap 액츄에이터는 다양한 방식으로 장착하거나 작동할 수 있습니다. 엔지니어링 샘플 코드인 Z63000Z2910Z 1Z 5를 구입할 수 있습니다. 이 샘플 코… [Next page](https://forum.digikey.com/tag/motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers/2469.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=motors-actuators-solenoids-and-drivers)