In this video, I have tested my Flexible PCB actuator and also compared it to my Linear PCB Motor which has the same dimensions but different layer count.
The measured data is shown bellow:
4-Layer Linear PCB Motor | 2-Layer Flex PCB Actuator | |
Resistance | 32Ω | 23Ω |
Maximum Temperature @ 5V | 51°C | 76°C |
Power | 0.75W | 0.9W |
The flex PCB has half the turns, so its resistance is lower. This means that more current can pass through it, so obviously it gets a little hotter. This means that this flexible pcb actuator can be used with lower voltages. The thin dielectric of this pcb also improves the coupling of the magnetic field.
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