How to drive a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor Brushless motors, also known as brushless DC (BLDC) motors, are widely used in various applications due to their efficiency, reliability, and compact size. Driving a BLDC motor effectively requires un... 11 Dec 2024 Technical Articles
Announcement It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Director,Mr Andreas Köpf, on 17 November 2024. Andreas became a Director at Zikodrive two years ago following SycoTec’s investment in our c... 21 Nov 2024 Latest News
The downside of Field Oriented Control (FOC) with Sensorless Brushless DC Motors Field-Oriented Control (FOC), also known as vector control, is a popular technique for controlling Brushless DC (BLDC) motors due to its ability to provide smooth and precise control over motor torque... 22 Aug 2024 Technical Articles
Brushless DC Motor Control Key Terms - Glossary We always try our best to not use excessive terminology but there are obviously some key terms that are required for a good understanding of brushless DC motor control. Here are the first 30 we could ... 16 Jul 2024 Technical Articles
Stepper Motor Control Key Terms - Glossary Wanting to understand more about stepper motors and their control - have a look below at our run down of the key terms used in relation to stepper motors. Stepper Motor : An electromechanical device t... 16 Jul 2024 Technical Articles
Finding the sweet spot between specification and price in custom motor control electronics Almost every financial decision we make involves a trade off between specification and price. Whether it’s looking at a new car and deciding that you will just have to go with the slightly smaller eng... 16 Jul 2024 Technical Articles
The Benefits of 4-Quadrant Sensorless Brushless DC Motor Control Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are at the forefront of modern motion control systems, offering advantages such as high efficiency, reliability, and compact design. While BLDC motors are inherently versati... 9 Jul 2024 Technical Articles
Come and see Zikodrive at Drives and Controls In Birmingham Exciting News: We're Exhibiting at the Drives and Control Expo in Birmingham! We are thrilled to announce that our company will be exhibiting at the upcoming Drive and Control Expo in Birmingham. This... 24 May 2024 Latest News
Sensored vs Sensorless Brushless DC Motors Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are popular for their efficiency and reliability. This blog explores the differences between sensored and sensorless BLDC motors, highlighting their respective advantages, d... 15 May 2024 Technical Articles
Zikodrive win grant to invest in factory upgrades to improve throughput and reduce energy use We're pleased to announce further recent investment in our UK based factory following a successful grant application to the Rural . These investments will help improve our production capability in a n... 15 May 2024 Latest News
How do Sensorless Brushless DC Motors work? Introduction to Sensorless Brushless DC Motors Sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motors represent a cutting-edge advancement in electric motor technology, delivering many of the advantages of traditional... 15 May 2024 Technical Articles
How do Brushless DC Motors work? Introduction to Brushless DC Motors Brushless DC motors (BLDC) are electric motors that use direct current (DC) electricity and do not have brushes for commutation. Unlike traditional brushed DC motor... 15 May 2024 Technical Articles