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\title{Universal Testing Platform for BLDC Motors}
\author{A project in IN5590 by Øystein Øverbø E-mail: oaoverbo@ifi.uio.no }

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        \section{Intro}
        I am developing a test setup for BLDC motors as a critical part of my master's thesis. My master thesis aims to design a hybrid PWM control system by combining Sine-PWM (SPWM) and Space-Vector PWM (SVPWM) for more efficient energy consumption in BLDC motors. This hybrid system merges the strengths of both methods, promising optimized power use.

        To validate the effectiveness of this approach, I need to measure the energy consumption of the motors precisely. This test setup is essential for confirming the efficiency of my design and is crucial    to the success of my thesis.
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            \item Move a load (0-10 kg) up and down using limit switches. When the motor reaches the top, it should detect this and automatically reverse direction.

            \item Maintain consistent friction in both upward and downward motions.

            \item Ensure safety for people around and reliability for extended operation, running for many hours at a time.

            \item Implement an encoder for feedback in my FOC (Field-Oriented Control) design on FPGA, with the potential to track speed and other parameters.

            \item Measure the power consumption of the motor
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        \section{Tools}
       This project was developed in the Assembly Lab (Room 41112) at IFI.
       Components Used in the project:
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            \item Bosch Rexroth Silver Aluminum Profile Strut (30 × 30 mm)
            \item Directional switches
            \item Arduino Microcontroller
            \item Power Supply
            \item Encoder
            \item Lead Shaft
            \item Plexiglass
            \item Ball Bearings
            \item DC Motor
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        To make a demostration of the system i used a arduino to crate a demo. 
        
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        \section{Conclusion}

    The test setup includes the most important features but currently lacks the ability to measure the motor's power consumption. Future improvements will focus on enhancing the stability of the load case and integrating a power measurement unit, which will significantly improve the setup's functionality.
    
    The entire project was modeled in SolidWorks, which took considerable time. In hindsight, starting earlier with the physical construction of the setup would have been beneficial, as not everything I modeled worked as intended in practice.
    
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