Try "Motor Control Electronics Handbook" by Richard Valentine (McGraw Hill). [ISBN 0-07-066810-8] Douglas Wood Software Engineer dbwood@kc.rr.com Home of the EPICIS Development System for the PIC and SX http://epicis.piclist.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Roll" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 5:01 AM Subject: [EE]: Motor Control Books > Hi Everyone, > > In my never-ending quest to have far too many things to do, I'm > contemplating building and electric motorcycle.. > > I know very little about motor control and the pros and cons of various > types of motors so I'm looking for a good book on the various types of > motors and controlling them. > > It seems that most people out there building electric vehicles are using DC > permanent magnet motors and using some form of PWM to control them.. However > I've read that AC motors can be more efficient. > > Can anyone recommend a good book or two on the subject? Anyone have any > thoughts or experiences that they would like to share? > > Thanks for your help. > Ash. > > --- > Ashley Roll > Digital Nemesis Pty Ltd > www.digitalnemesis.com > Mobile: +61 (0)417 705 718 > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body