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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.

Introduction to electric motors
6/9/2025 7:16:09 PM

Evaluation Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3428 - Immediate$17.11View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV8833108 - Immediate$5.10View Details

Motors - AC, DC

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V2758 - Immediate$3.11View Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V995 - Immediate$3.43View Details
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)1357 - Immediate$0.85View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V3916 - Immediate$4.48View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V27 - Immediate$66.63View Details

Robotics Kits

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (19 - Immediate$102.89View Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (122 - Immediate$85.74View Details

Stepper Motors

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1893 - Immediate$3.86View Details
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V629 - Immediate$12.01View Details

Structural, Motion Hardware

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM45 - Immediate$4.25View Details

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