Wheels and rotary motion have long been used to assist humans in our work and transportation. While the basic concept of rotation hasn’t changed, its control has been revolutionized by computer-driven servo and stepper motors, enabling robotics, manufacturing automation, self-driving cars, and more. In this online training session, presenter Jeremy Cook introduces servo motors: what they are, why you should use them, and how to control them as building blocks for automation.
Jeremy Cook is a freelance tech journalist who spent over a decade in manufacturing automation. In conjunction with writing, he loves to experiment with electronics and creative fabrication, using those skills to create everything from