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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

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KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3332 - Immediate$19.95Ver detalhes
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88330 - Immediate$5.95Ver detalhes

Motors - AC, DC

ImagemNúmero de peça do fabricanteDescriçãoAvailable QuantityPreçoVer detalhes
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V850 - Immediate$3.62Ver detalhes
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V893 - Immediate$4.00Ver detalhes
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)1347 - Immediate$0.99Ver detalhes
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V3635 - Immediate$5.22Ver detalhes
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V0 - Immediate$77.68Ver detalhes

Robotics Kits

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EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (0 - Immediate$119.95Ver detalhes
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (84 - Immediate$99.95Ver detalhes

Stepper Motors

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STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1870 - Immediate$4.50Ver detalhes
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V331 - Immediate$14.00Ver detalhes

Structural, Motion Hardware

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COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM22 - Immediate$4.95Ver detalhes

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