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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

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijsDetails weergeven
KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3172 - Immediate$17.08Details weergeven
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV8833448 - Immediate$5.09Details weergeven

Motors - AC, DC

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijsDetails weergeven
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V3954 - Immediate$3.10Details weergeven
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V691 - Immediate$3.43Details weergeven
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)3074 - Immediate$0.85Details weergeven
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V6455 - Immediate$4.47Details weergeven
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V24 - Immediate$66.52Details weergeven

Robotics Kits

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijsDetails weergeven
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (59 - Immediate$102.71Details weergeven
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (58 - Immediate$85.59Details weergeven

Stepper Motors

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijsDetails weergeven
STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1656 - Immediate$3.85Details weergeven
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V365 - Immediate$11.99Details weergeven

Structural, Motion Hardware

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijsDetails weergeven
COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM47 - Immediate$4.24Details weergeven

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