Useful links to ESCs: theory and design
On this page you will find links to Electronic Speed Controllers,
which I have collected for myself primarily. Of course they may be
useful to you too, which is an added bonus.
What I call 'useful' is determined by what I want to do with them
(build into model airplanes), which translates to a couple of observations:
- no PICs must be used - I cannot program them. Also, I do software
for a living (ninetofive), so my hobby must not involve software....
- targeted at possibly large currents (up to 20 amps)
- low weight (must be carried by a model airplane)
- efficient - we're running on batteries and we do not want
to loose precious power
- targeted at DC motors with brushes (which is what I have)
If you're looking for the same kind of stuff, then read on!
Theory
You can learn the most of what you build by understanding how the
stuff works. So the links below may be useful to understand how
an ESC operates.
Generic Schematics
Here are a bunch of links to designs, i.e. schematics. In square brackets I
have noted the way the motor is controlled: via remote control (R/C),
or a potentiometer (poti).
R/C Electric Speed Controller Schematics
Links to sites with R/C Electronics projects
Collected by G. Hiddink aka Grit