Commutator

[Mark.W]

Morning Peeps

Can anyone please be so kind as to explain how a commutator reverses current in a D.C motor? I understand what a commutator is and what it does but how it reverses the current in respect of the carbon brushed eludes me!!

Thanks and keep up the awesome work!!!

Mark

 

[Wotsit]

Search for lenze's Law on google should be loads of info around. If you get stuck, gove us a shout and i'll try and find my uni notes.

have a look at ths page for some info:

Reliance - Basic Motor Theory

 

[Mac]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commutator_(electric).

Hope this helps

 

[Andy Smith]

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Does this help. I also havent got my notes with me, reverse brush dicurrent motor should go other way

 

[Mark.W]

Thanks Guys!! You've been fantastic help!

Macca5668 the post explained it perfectly! Thanks