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Originally Posted by BrianG
Is the core a permanent magnet, or is this an induction motor? I would think it's an induction type, which would explain the lack of attracting any ferrous metal within a city block! 
Cool motor ZPB! Do you have any specs on it? Like kv, max rpm, max current/power, etc? |
No, it's not magnetized at all really.
I've seen this in the forklift AC motors at work. This is also something that throws a monkey wrench into the gears of my understanding.
I realize these are sensor based motors, but I've always wondered a few things:
#1. How does the stator conduct magnetism in such a way to get rotation? I'm sure it's in the winding. Please point me toward more information on this.
#2. Can these be used in a sensorless setup? Do they Generate enough EMF to go sensorless?