The Spruce on MSN

We asked laundry pros if quick wash is actually worth it—here’s when to use it

Key Points Quick wash cycles are best for small, lightly soiled loads when saving time and energy.They clean less thoroughly ...

Laundry Experts Say You Should Be Using Your Machine's Presoak Cycle—Here's Why

Wondering why laundry pros swear by the presoak cycle? It can help loosen dirt and grime so your clothes come out of the ...

I was browsing 6 kg washing machines for daily use on Amazon, and these 7 options caught my eye

I focused on daily laundry costs like water use, power draw, drum space, spin speed, and noise. This guide shows when a 6 kg washer fits your routine, which features are worth paying for, and where ...

Why 9 kg washing machine fits busy households better than a smaller model

A 9 kg washing machine balance capacity, efficiency and convenience, making them a practical upgrade for modern homes with ...
Hackaday

AC Motor Converted Into DC EBike Powerplant

AC induction motors are everywhere, from ceiling fans to vehicles. They’re reliable, simple, and rugged — but there are some disadvantages. It’s difficult to control the speed ...
Motoring USA on MSN

12 winter driving habits that damage cars

Winter does not damage cars by itself. The damage comes from repeated cold starts, thicker fluids, salt exposure, low grip, and rushed maintenance. Most of the costly stuff is slow, cumulative wear, ...
Frontiers

Motor automation speed regulation method with sliding mode control and adaptive gain

1 School of Engineering, Zhengzhou Technology and Business University, Zhengzhou, China 2 School of Mathematics and Statistics, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, ...
Plant Services

Case study: Syngenta boosts industrial pump efficiency with ITT VIDAR variable-speed motor

VIDAR motors eliminate the need for external VFDs, saving space and reducing installation time from weeks to hours. The embedded technology reduces energy consumption by enabling precise, automatic ...
Electronic Design

Low-Cost Real-Time MCUs Handle Advanced Motor-Control Functions

How the new MCUs save costs. Implementation of TI's InstaSPIN FOC software and advanced algorithms. Range of applications for these MCUs. By integrating TI’s C28x digital-signal-processor core, a high ...