Engineering Notes by Oriental Motor

Welcome to Oriental Motor's "Engineering Notes" Blog:

Products and technology are only valuable when coupled with skilled people and services to support them. Since 1978, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has been building a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond.

Our blog will feature:

  • Introduction to new products and technologies
  • Motion control basics and application examples
  • Tips for motor selection, programming, and troubleshooting

 

How to Unlock Vision-Based Robot Control With The MRC Studio Software

Posted by Johann Tang on Sep 11, 2025 3:12:29 PM

How to Unlock Vision-Based Robot Control With The MRC Studio Software
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Building a robot is not easy.  Programming a robot can be even more challenging without user-friendly software.  In this article, I'll explain a few of the MRC Studio's most useful features and demonstrate how the Robot Vision Calibration function can help reduce costs for your vision-enabled robots.

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Topics: Robotics, Software, Application Examples, Case Studies, Product Demos

Explainer: How to Perform Wireless Motion Control with an Ethernet Type Driver

Posted by Johann Tang on Feb 28, 2025 11:18:01 PM

Explainer: How to Perform Wireless Motion Control with an Ethernet Type Driver
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In the factories of the future, wireless motion control will offer unprecedented flexibility for mobile machines and space-constrained applications. This comprehensive guide walks engineers through implementing wireless motion control using Oriental Motor's AZ Series Ethernet Type mini Driver, eliminating cables while maintaining precise motion control.

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Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Alphastep Hybrid Control, VIDEOS, Software, Network, Product Demos

Explainer: How to Synchronize Speeds Between Multiple Motors with One Potentiometer

Posted by Johann Tang on Dec 31, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Explainer: How to Synchronize Speeds Between Multiple Motors with One Potentiometer
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For speed synchronization applications like a dual belt labeling conveyor, multiple motors must run at the same speed.  What is the best type of motor to use and what are the methods to achieve this?  Our application engineer set up a product demonstration to show you how this can be done with one potentiometer.

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Topics: Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Grip Conveyors, Conveyors, Product Demos

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