Comparison Study of Chip Performance and Applications of MCU and DSP in Motor Control

Comparison Study of Chip Performance and Applications of MCU and DSP in Motor Control

In motor control applications, MCUs (Microcontrollers) and DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) each have their unique advantages and applicable scenarios. The following is a comparative analysis of the two: 1. Advantages of MCUs 1. Cost and Integration Low Cost: MCUs are generally cheaper, suitable for cost-sensitive applications (such as home appliances and consumer electronics). High Integration: … Read more

Hands-On Project: Build a Wireless Remote-Controlled Toy Car with Arduino UNO and Bluetooth Module

Hands-On Project: Build a Wireless Remote-Controlled Toy Car with Arduino UNO and Bluetooth Module

In today’s rapidly advancing technology, creating a toy car that can be wirelessly controlled via a smartphone not only allows us to gain a deeper understanding of electronic circuits and programming knowledge but also brings a great sense of accomplishment. Today, let’s complete this fun project using Arduino UNO and Bluetooth Module. 1. Required Materials … Read more

FPGA and DSP as Motor Control Chips: A Comprehensive Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages (Part 1)

FPGA and DSP as Motor Control Chips: A Comprehensive Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages (Part 1)

In motor control systems,FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) are two commonly used chip solutions, each with unique advantages and limitations. The following is a comparative analysis of them: 1. Advantages and Disadvantages of FPGA Advantages: Parallel Processing Capability The hardware architecture of FPGA supports multi-task parallel execution, such as simultaneously … Read more

STM32-Proteus Simulation of a Bluetooth-Controlled Car

STM32-Proteus Simulation of a Bluetooth-Controlled Car

System Overview This design uses STM32CubeMX to configure the STM32F401CC, controlling the left motor direction via PB2/PB3, with PA1 providing PWM for the left motor; PB0/PB1 controls the right motor direction, with PA0 providing PWM for the right motor. The simulation of the TURTLE car is implemented in Proteus, receiving Bluetooth commands through serial communication. … Read more

Introduction to PLC Control: Siemens PLC Wiring Diagrams and Ladder Diagram Program Examples

Introduction to PLC Control: Siemens PLC Wiring Diagrams and Ladder Diagram Program Examples

Click↑↑for technical training, follow and pin to subscribe for free long-term 180,000+ industrial control professionals follow this WeChat platform: technical sharing, learning exchange, industrial control videos This article presents commonly used examples for beginners in PLC programming control, serving as a reference to shorten the learning curve and enhance mastery of PLC. The knowledge points … Read more

Understanding Texas Instruments’ Humanoid Robot Motor Drive and Sensor Layout

Understanding Texas Instruments' Humanoid Robot Motor Drive and Sensor Layout

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Wu Zipeng), with continuous breakthroughs in core technologies such as AI large models, motor drives, and multimodal sensing, humanoid robots are at the critical point of technological breakthroughs and large-scale production, showcasing tremendous development potential. The “Humanoid Robot Industry Research Report” indicates that the market size for humanoid … Read more

New CANopen Controllers and Instruments

New CANopen Controllers and Instruments

CANopen controllers and instruments Curtis Product Introduction In the highly competitive and cost-sensitive CLASS II and III industrial vehicle application market, Curtis has recently launched the new F2-A AC motor controller, the 1220C-2201 DC permanent magnet electric steering controller with CAN functionality, and the Curtis 3140 CANopen instrument, providing a very economical and reliable solution … Read more