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Different Types of Motors

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Last updated 6 months ago

Electric motors are most commonly classified based on the type of power they use: AC (Alternating Current) or DC (Direct Current).

  • AC motors operate on alternating current, the type of electricity produced by power plants and distributed to homes and businesses through high-voltage power lines. In AC, the current periodically reverses direction.

  • DC motors, on the other hand, run on direct current, which flows in a single direction and is typically supplied by batteries. Since batteries provide portable, consistent power, DC motors are more suitable for applications requiring mobility, such as robots. For this reason, AC motors are generally unsuitable for most robotic projects, as they rely on a constant connection to an external AC power source, limiting mobility and flexibility. DC motors, powered by batteries, allow for wireless operation, which is essential for robotics and other mobile applications.

Different types of motors