Hallberg Gary. Controlling Motors

North Border Tech Training, 2020. — 82 p. — (Arduino Short Reads 3).This is the third book of the Arduino Short Reads series. Book 1 covers everything you need to get started with this popular, low cost and versatile micro controller eco-system. This book takes a comprehensive look at how to control the many types of motor used in Arduino based projects. The book looks at the theory and operation of DC motors, servos and stepper motors. You will gain a solid understanding of how to safely interface these motors to your Arduino board without damaging it using transistors, H-Bridges and dedicated controllers such as the ULN2003 and L298N.There are 9 experiments to help reinforce your understanding, and these are designed to be easy to execute with low cost and readily available components such as the NEMA-17 stepper motor. You will also apply your knowledge to build a basic remote controlled vehicle and servo controlled thermometer.This series of books are written with the budding engineer in mind, for students or those simply looking to have fun. Whatever your goals are, it is hoped that you find this book useful, engaging and that you have fun.
The idea underpinning the Arduino short reads series is to provide a comprehensive, easy to follow tutorial set and reference guide for anybody wanting to learn about Arduino and basic electronics. Having a short reads series means that students and hobbyists can select key topics of interest in the field with minimal outlay. The series aims to provide an easy introduction to all topics of interest and expand on these topics to provide a broader and deeper understanding of that focus area.