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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.

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Evaluation Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3425 - Immediate$15.96View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV8833103 - Immediate$4.76View Details

Motors - AC, DC

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V2756 - Immediate$2.90View Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V995 - Immediate$3.20View Details
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)1345 - Immediate$0.79View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V3915 - Immediate$4.18View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V26 - Immediate$62.14View Details

Robotics Kits

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (18 - Immediate$95.96View Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (122 - Immediate$79.96View Details

Stepper Motors

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1890 - Immediate$3.60View Details
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V626 - Immediate$11.20View Details

Structural, Motion Hardware

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COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM45 - Immediate$3.96View Details