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What is the final angle of the 15° stepper motor after it is commanded to go 100 steps CW and 30 steps CCW from a reference point?
What is the final angle of the 15° stepper motor after it is commanded to go 100 steps CW and 30 steps CCW from a reference point?
Why can a stepper motor be operated open-loop in a control system?
Why can a stepper motor be operated open-loop in a control system?
If a crane motor with a holding torque of 35 in.· oz lifts a weight, how much weight can it lift?
If a crane motor with a holding torque of 35 in.· oz lifts a weight, how much weight can it lift?
How many toggle switches would be required on the front panel to position the telescope within 0.01° using a 7.5° stepper motor?
How many toggle switches would be required on the front panel to position the telescope within 0.01° using a 7.5° stepper motor?
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If a 1.8° stepper motor with 24 threads per inch advances its leadscrew by 1.25 in, how many steps does it take?
If a 1.8° stepper motor with 24 threads per inch advances its leadscrew by 1.25 in, how many steps does it take?
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In the context of the given text, what is the significance of a detent torque in a stepper motor?
In the context of the given text, what is the significance of a detent torque in a stepper motor?
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What does stall torque refer to in a PM motor?
What does stall torque refer to in a PM motor?
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Why is a PM motor considered particularly suitable for control system applications?
Why is a PM motor considered particularly suitable for control system applications?
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What voltage must be supplied to a PM motor to achieve a speed of 450 rpm and lift an 11 in.· oz load?
What voltage must be supplied to a PM motor to achieve a speed of 450 rpm and lift an 11 in.· oz load?
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What does the duty cycle specify in PWM for motor-speed control?
What does the duty cycle specify in PWM for motor-speed control?
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What advantage does PWM have over analog drive in motor control?
What advantage does PWM have over analog drive in motor control?
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