Brushless DC motor with Arduino
The project involves utilizing an Arduino microcontroller to control the spindle motor extracted from a non-functional Xbox 360 DVD drive, facilitating the creation of a stroboscope or zoetrope. A stroboscope is a device that produces regular flashes of light to create the illusion of motion, often used in conjunction with rotating objects to display animations.
The primary components required for this project include the Arduino board, the spindle motor, a power supply, and additional electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and a transistor for motor control. The Arduino will be programmed to generate precise timing signals that control the on-off states of the spindle motor, allowing it to spin at specific speeds that correspond to the frame rate of the zoetrope animations.
The circuit schematic will outline the connections between the Arduino and the spindle motor, including the use of a transistor to switch the motor on and off. The Arduino's digital output pins will be connected to the base of the transistor through a current-limiting resistor. The collector of the transistor will connect to the motor, while the emitter will be grounded. A separate power supply will be necessary to provide sufficient voltage and current for the spindle motor, ensuring that the Arduino operates within safe limits.
The programming aspect will involve writing an Arduino sketch that defines the timing intervals for the motor's operation, allowing it to synchronize with the animation frames displayed on the zoetrope. This code will include functions to adjust the motor speed and control the duration of the flashes, enabling the user to create smooth and visually appealing animations.
Overall, this project combines elements of mechanical and electronic engineering to produce a functional and entertaining device that illustrates the principles of motion and perception.Building a stroboscope (zoetrope) from Arduino and the spindle motor of a broken Xbox 360 DVD drive. Zoetrope animations, Arduino sketch and circuit diagram included 🔗 External reference
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