Why Hasn't first gone Brushless?

[EricVanWyk]

Originally Posted by Jared341

While we're on the topic of allowable actuators, I would really like if we were allowed to use electric solenoid actuators. There are so many applications (dog-style shifters, brakes, clutches, latches, etc.) where I'd love to be able to eschew a full-size motor or piston, and where a servo just doesn't cut it.

I was thinking the same thing a few weeks back. Do you know of any specific models that might fit?


On the AC motor "topic", thanks for the chuckles. Greg pointed out that it would make designing the PD a bit easier - just get a plug strip! Now we just need to find 3 phase AC batteries...