PWM control of small PM DC motor

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AlbertHall

Joined Jun 4, 2014
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The idea from Roman Black senses the variations of current as the motor brushes cross over commutator segments so any ripple on the supply is likely to mess up that detection.
 

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AlbertHall

Joined Jun 4, 2014
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Measuring the speed of the motor would also allow detecting overspeed when/if it runs out of water and shut it down.
 
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