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Pulse width modulation (PWM) controls motor speed by switching the motor on and off rapidly through a series of pulses. The duty cycle, or time that the motor is on versus off, determines the average power delivered and thus the motor's speed. Higher duty cycles where the motor is on for most of the time result in higher speeds, while lower duty cycles where it is on for less time produce slower speeds down to stopping. PWM provides a simple and effective means of regulating motor speed without the need for the motor to run at full power at all times.

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SH Oops Peed Control

Pulse width modulation (PWM) controls motor speed by switching the motor on and off rapidly through a series of pulses. The duty cycle, or time that the motor is on versus off, determines the average power delivered and thus the motor's speed. Higher duty cycles where the motor is on for most of the time result in higher speeds, while lower duty cycles where it is on for less time produce slower speeds down to stopping. PWM provides a simple and effective means of regulating motor speed without the need for the motor to run at full power at all times.

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Introduction to PWMs

(Pulse Width Modulation)


Motor Speed Control

In many instances it is not desirable to have a motor run at full speed.


Pulse Width Modulation
What is PWM?
 PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation
 PWM controllers switch the motor on and off
in a series of pulses.
 Modulate means to adjust or regulate. A
PWM sends a signal that regulates the
motor- hence Pulse Width Modulation.
How Do You See PWM ?
The video below shows the waveform and driven motor

Note: Motor does not begin moving until the power level is
increased enough to overcome the friction of the drive train.
Pictures of the Waveform?
 A. The motor is on for
most of the time and
only off a short while,
so the speed is near
maximum
 B. The switch is on
50% and off 50%.
 C. The motor will only
rotate slowly.
Designates
motor ON
High Speed Signal
 The signal at the right shows the motor on for
most of the time, the white dips indicate when
the motor isn’t receiving power.

Designates
motor ON
Signal on Signal on Signal on

Signal off Signal off


Signal With The Motor Half Speed
 The signal at the right shows the motor
receiving power half the time.

Designates
motor ON
Low Speed Signal
 The signal at the right shows the low speed
signal which turns the motor slowly.

Designates
motor ON
Schematic of a Manually operated
PWM Low Speed Circuit

Switch

Motor
Manual Low Speed PWM
Generation

Touch
Controlled
Switch

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