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Introduction to Electric Motors - Electronics with Becky Stern | DigiKey

In this video by @BeckyStern, we’re exploring the fascinating world of electric motors. Motors are everywhere—from fans to cars to robots—and understanding how they work is a key skill for anyone diving into electronics or engineering. Becky covers the basics of motors, the different types, what they’re used for, and answers some common questions beginners often have.

Introduction to electric motors
6/9/2025 7:16:09 PM

Evaluation Boards

KuvaManufacturer Part NumberKuvausSaatavana oleva määrä HintaNäytä tiedot
KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3428 - Immediate$19.95Näytä tiedot
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV8833108 - Immediate$5.95Näytä tiedot

Motors - AC, DC

KuvaManufacturer Part NumberKuvausSaatavana oleva määrä HintaNäytä tiedot
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V2758 - Immediate$3.62Näytä tiedot
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V995 - Immediate$4.00Näytä tiedot
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)1357 - Immediate$0.99Näytä tiedot
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V3916 - Immediate$5.22Näytä tiedot
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V27 - Immediate$77.68Näytä tiedot

Robotics Kits

KuvaManufacturer Part NumberKuvausSaatavana oleva määrä HintaNäytä tiedot
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (19 - Immediate$119.95Näytä tiedot
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (122 - Immediate$99.95Näytä tiedot

Stepper Motors

KuvaManufacturer Part NumberKuvausSaatavana oleva määrä HintaNäytä tiedot
STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1893 - Immediate$4.50Näytä tiedot
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V629 - Immediate$14.00Näytä tiedot

Structural, Motion Hardware

KuvaManufacturer Part NumberKuvausSaatavana oleva määrä HintaNäytä tiedot
COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM45 - Immediate$4.95Näytä tiedot

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