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I consider using a brushless outrunner motor, designed for helicopters, in my driving roboter. How can I control such a brushless motor with my micro controller? Of course I'll have a separate power source.

The roboter should be able to move forwards and backwards, so I need to control the motor in a way to determine direction of rotation, too. I think this isn't related to the question, but I need to ensure high acceleration.

Specially, I am talking about this motor which is listed in a German shop.

DYMOND MASTER HQ motor

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You can control brushless motors 2 ways

  1. control with a hall effect sensor http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09152003-171904/unrestricted/T.pdf
  2. sensorless(back emf) control http://www.pmdcorp.com/downloads/app_notes/BrushlessSensorConfig.pdf or you can buy an esc (elcetronic speed control) My advice If you are not knowledgeable about electronic you can buy esc
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  • $\begingroup$ Thanks. Can I change rotation direction with a sensorless brushless motor? $\endgroup$
    – danijar
    Commented Aug 29, 2013 at 21:21
  • $\begingroup$ you can change 2 wires.Are you make your sensorless motor driver? $\endgroup$
    – amra
    Commented Aug 29, 2013 at 22:08
  • $\begingroup$ Generally speaking you can also use other position sensors such as encoders... $\endgroup$
    – Guy Sirton
    Commented Aug 30, 2013 at 0:44
  • $\begingroup$ @amra The motor is not for steering but for driving. I don't know if that is what you asked. $\endgroup$
    – danijar
    Commented Aug 30, 2013 at 7:46
  • $\begingroup$ @GuySirton That is good to know. Anyway, do I really need a sensor at all? Can't I just reverse polarity to change direction? $\endgroup$
    – danijar
    Commented Aug 30, 2013 at 7:49

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