Component: DC Motor ()

Author	Matrix Ltd.
Version	1.2
Category

DC Motor component

DC Motor that can be driven in one or both directions using digital output pins, PWM or HBRIDGE peripherals.

Component Source Code

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Detailed description

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Examples

Simple example showing how to drive the motor components and how to create sub assemblies attached to the motor output shafts in the simulation panels. Motors

Macro reference

Coast

	Coast
Turn off power to the motor by setting the pins according to the 'Coast Pattern' property.
- VOID	Return

Break

	Break
Actively drives both ends of the motor by setting the pins according to the 'Brake Pattern' property.
- VOID	Return

Disable

	Disable
Disable the motor output
- VOID	Return

Forwards

	Forwards
Set the motor turning in the forwards direction by setting the pins according to the 'Reverse Pattern' property.
- UINT	Duty
Sets the motor power for PWM or H-Bridge outputs
- VOID	Return

Enable

	Enable
Enables the motor output
- VOID	Return

Reverse

	Reverse
Set the motor turning in the reverse direction by setting the pins according to the 'Reverse Pattern' property.
- UINT	Duty
Sets the motor power for PWM or H-Bridge outputs
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Control Type
	Control Method
Controls how the motor is controlled. On/Off requires output pins PWM requires a hardware PWM channel H-Bridge requires a hardware H-Bridge channel
	Bridge Type
	Enable Method
Decides how the motor outputs are enabled.
	Connections
	PinA
First control pin - set 'pattern' properties below to set the pin's function.
	PinB
Second control pin - set 'pattern' properties below to set the pin's function.
	Forwards Pattern
The state of pins A and B required to drive the motor in a forwards direction.
	Reverse Pattern
States of pins A and B required to drive the motor in a reverse direction.
	Coast Pattern
States of pins A and B required to stop the motor.
	Brake Pattern
States of pins A and B required to stop the motor.
	Simulation Settings
	Speed
Speed of the motor when turned on. Positive speed -> Counter-clockwsie Negative speed -> Clockwise
	Acceleration
Speed change per second when the motor us powered. Set to zero for instantaneous speed changes.
	Deceleration
Speed change per second when the motor is coasting with no power. Set to zero for instantaneous speed changes.
	Show Actuator
When active, an actuator is shown on the motor spindle to make the animation easier to observe.
	Forwards Direction
Which way the motor will rotate when the 'forwards' command is sent.
	Linkage
	Target Object
An object or group to link the motor to - the object will move along with the motor.