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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.

6/9/2025 7:16:09 PM

Evaluation Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.31438KIT MOTORSHIELD ARDUIN V2 KIT2.3172 - Immediate$78.80View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR DRV88333297EVAL BOARD FOR DRV8833448 - Immediate$23.50View Details

Motors - AC, DC

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8VSER0006SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8V3954 - Immediate$14.30View Details
SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6VSER0043SERVOMOTOR RC 4.8-6V691 - Immediate$15.80View Details
MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)FIT0774MINI VIBRATION MOTOR (10*2.7MM)3074 - Immediate$3.91View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12VPAN14EE12AA1STANDARD MOTOR 12850 RPM 12V6455 - Immediate$20.62View Details
STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V22N28-216E.286STANDARD MOTOR 10000 RPM 6V24 - Immediate$306.84View Details

Robotics Kits

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28009EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (59 - Immediate$473.80View Details
EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (28013EXPERIENTIAL ROBOTICS PLATFORM (58 - Immediate$394.80View Details

Stepper Motors

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V108990003STEPPER MOTOR PM BIPOLAR 5V1656 - Immediate$17.78View Details
STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V324STEPPER MOTOR HYBRID BIPOLAR 12V365 - Immediate$55.30View Details

Structural, Motion Hardware

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COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM1175COUPLER FLEX SHAFT ALUM 5MM-5MM47 - Immediate$19.55View Details