Resources on Servo and Motion Control Applications

Links to Other Resources
  • Andy Clegg's PhD Thesis. You can download the full text of this PhD Thesis on Self-tuning Control of Hydraulic Robot Manipulators (if you really want to!).
  • MotionOnline.com Information on AC Servo Motors with free downloadable Handbook and application notes.
  • SERCOS (http://www.sercos.com). A communications standard aimed at motion control applications, based around a TCP/IP network.
  • Kollmorgen (http://kmtg.kollmorgen.com/) Suppliers of motion control products (brushed, brushless and stepper motors). Software for motor sizing and servo design are freely available.
  • Control Solutions - Motion and Position Control Magazine. Many articles on motion control available to access via the web-site, including some web exclusive ones.