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	==Choosing a DC motor==		==Choosing a DC motor==
	[[Image:~~DCC1000~~.jpg\|link={{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=~~DCC1000~~\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our ~~DCC1000~~ motor controller</center>]]		[[Image:DCC1002.jpg\|link={{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=DCC1002\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our DCC1002 motor controller</center>]]
	There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.		There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.
	*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.		*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.

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			<metadesc>DC Motors are controlled by a DC voltage where the speed and torque is varied by changing the duty cycle. Learn more at Phidgets.com.</metadesc>
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	==Choosing a DC motor==		==Choosing a DC motor==
	[[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|link=\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our DCC1000 motor controller</center>]]		[[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|link={{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=DCC1000\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our DCC1000 motor controller</center>]]
	There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.		There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.
	*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.		*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.

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	==Choosing a DC motor==		==Choosing a DC motor==
	[[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|link=\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our ~~1064 DC~~ motor controller</center>]]		[[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|link=\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our DCC1000 motor controller</center>]]
	There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.		There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.
	*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.		*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.
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	*'''Speed''' - In the case of fans or RC cars you will need to choose a motor that can spin fast enough to be useful.		*'''Speed''' - In the case of fans or RC cars you will need to choose a motor that can spin fast enough to be useful.

	Note that while Phidgets sells several [{{SERVER}}/?tier=2&catid=19&pcid=16 DC Motors], if your requirements are not met by any of them you can still use one of our [{{SERVER}}/?tier=2&catid=18&pcid=15 DC Motor Controllers] with a motor from ~~a 3rd party~~. You just need to make sure that the motor's specs are less than or equal to what the motor controller is capable of driving. For example, the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1064 1064 - PhidgetMotorControl HC] has a continuous motor current of 14A, and takes a power supply of up to 15V DC. This means that the current ratings for your third-party motors should not add up to more than 14A, and each motor should be rated for no more than 15V DC if you want the advertised torque and speed of the motor.		Note that while Phidgets sells several [{{SERVER}}/?tier=2&catid=19&pcid=16 DC Motors], if your requirements are not met by any of them you can still use one of our [{{SERVER}}/?tier=2&catid=18&pcid=15 DC Motor Controllers] with a motor from another supplier. You just need to make sure that the motor's specs are less than or equal to what the motor controller is capable of driving. For example, the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1064 1064 - PhidgetMotorControl HC] has a continuous motor current of 14A, and takes a power supply of up to 15V DC. This means that the current ratings for your third-party motors should not add up to more than 14A, and each motor should be rated for no more than 15V DC if you want the advertised torque and speed of the motor.

	For more information comparing DC motors with stepper motors and servo motors, see the [[Motor Selection Guide]].		For more information comparing DC motors with stepper motors and servo motors, see the [[Motor Selection Guide]].

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	==Choosing a DC motor==		==Choosing a DC motor==
	[[Image:~~1064~~.jpg\|link=\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our 1064 DC motor controller</center>]]		[[Image:DCC1000.jpg\|link=\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>Our 1064 DC motor controller</center>]]
	There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.		There are 3 things to consider when choosing a DC motor.
	*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.		*'''Current Consumption''' - You need to make sure that the controller you have is capable of providing enough current to drive your motor at its full rated current.