Following are some of the automation basics involving motion control ... to all motion controllers power and control wiring for the motion controller, the servo motor, and associated automation system ...

Servo drives are a cornerstone of modern machinery, enabling precise control of motion in industrial and automated systems.

Usually, when you want a servo motor, you simply buy one already made. But if you need something unusual, you can turn any DC motor into a custom servo you can control just like [Dejan] did.

[Frank Herrmann] had an interesting idea to turn a geared DC motor into a servo motor assembly, but with a stepper motor-like interface. By stacking some small PCBs behind the motor body ...