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An Open-Source Software Framework for Direct Field-Oriented Control of a BLDC with Only One Sensor for ARM

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper introduces an open-source software framework for implementing Field-Oriented Control (FOC) on a Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) across its entire speed range. The control strategy employs a Direct FOC method with a single Hall sensor combined with Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) and complementary sensorless techniques. The BLDC motor and supporting circuits are modeled and validated through both simulation and hardware implementation. A modular software architecture enables deployment via distinct system components, promoting hardware abstraction and reducing platform-specific dependencies. The entire setup is conceptualized and executed in MATLAB/Simulink R2024b and the framework supports remote experimentation through a web-based interface, requiring only a single MATLAB license. This scalable solution is designed for academic researchers and industry practitioners alike, offering an accessible low-cost platform for motor control development, validation, and early-stage prototyping.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app152011018

Authors: Radu Bogdan Sabau, Radu Etz

Institution: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Language: English

Topic: Sensorless Control of Electric Motors

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896

Funder: Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca