ST eMotion

November 2006 Rev 1 1/29
UM0289
User manual
eMotion: a motion control kit based on ST10F276
Introduction
This user manual describes the features of the eMotion Kit, and explains how use the kit to
perform generic speed control of DC and BLDC motors.
Figure 1. eMotion kit
Key features
■ GUI software (Windows XP OS-compatible)
■ Control board MDK-ST10 (ST10F276 core, 16-bit DSP @ 64 MHz)
■ Shielded interface board (for encoder feedback)
■ powerSPIN boards (L6205 / L6235 eval)
■ Configurable PID closed speed loop for up three motors DC or BLDC
■ RS232 communication
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ST eMotion Specifications

General

Brand	ST
Model	eMotion
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Hardware

MDK-ST10

Details the MDK-ST10 control board, its core features, connectivity, and specifications.

PowerSPIN boards

Feedback board

PC software

eMotion GUI

Describes the eMotion Graphical User Interface for configuring and controlling the system.

ST10 firmware

Communication protocol

Control algorithm

Explains the PID control algorithm implemented for motor speed regulation.

Using eMotion

Board configuration

Control operations

Explains how to operate the connected motors in both open-loop and closed-loop modes.