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The electrical potential difference that drives the current in a DC hobby motor, usually measured in volts.	Small electric motors used in hobbyist projects that are powered by direct current and suitable for various applications such as model cars, boats, and planes.
The rotational force produced by a DC hobby motor.	The flow of electric charge in a DC hobby motor, measured in units of amperes.
Pulse-width modulation, a method of controlling the speed of a DC hobby motor by varying the average power delivered.	A type of DC hobby motor that uses brushes to transmit electrical current to the rotating armature.
Integrated circuits or modules used to control the speed and direction of motors.	An expansion board for a microcontroller that provides additional features to control motors.

Motors that move in discrete steps, commonly controlled by motor shields for precision movements.	Safety feature that prevents damage to motors by cutting off power when current exceeds a set limit.
The ability to direct or manage the behavior of a device.	A device that controls the position of a motor by turning it to a precise angle
A block-based programming environment created by Microsoft for coding microcontrollers.	A compact integrated circuit designed to govern specific operations in an embedded system.
Data produced by a system after processing input.	Data sent to a system for processing.

A technique used to control the power delivered to electrical devices by varying the width of the pulses.	The specific path along which something moves or faces.
A type of servo motor that can rotate continuously in either direction.	Information returned to the system to use in adjusting its operations or actions.
A method used to control the speed and position of motors using pulse-width modulation.	A small programmable device designed for educational purposes, often used in basic electronics and coding projects.
Connection points on a microcontroller where signals can be sent out to control devices like motors.	Connection points on a microcontroller where signals or data from sensors and other devices can be received.

The electrical power provided to the servo motors, which affects their performance and capabilities.	A software tool that allows users to write and upload code to microcontroller devices.
The ability to determine the rotational direction of a servo motor, typically clockwise or counterclockwise.	The ability to regulate the speed at which a motor operates, often using varying voltage or digital signals.