The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
#663 – Motors on PCBs with Carl Bugeja
Mar 26, 2024
Joining the podcast is Carl Bugeja, founder of Microbots, delving into PCB motors, soldering circuits, Flex PCB temperatures, driving circuits, and manufacturing challenges. The discussion covers actuation on a PCB, robotics projects, driver evaluations, Boston Dynamics references, remote electronics businesses, and the intricacies of PCB design and manufacturing processes. Exploring the balance between aesthetics and functionality, user testing, and the future of robotics applications.
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- Transition from prototypes to marketable products requires rigorous testing for reliability.
- Microbots aims to drive down costs of PCB actuators for efficient control and enhanced performance.
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Delving into PCB Motors and Actuators
Exploring the development of PCB motors and actuators, Carl Bujell discusses his journey in experimenting with flex circuits and electronics over the past five years. Starting as a hobby and evolving into a product line, Carl's innovative designs lead to the creation of kits for his experiments.
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