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The ABCs of PID control. Considerations for interfacing elements in the electrical circuit to accomplish those parts of the PID function for position control. Firmware code implementation.

While current control and PWM switching play the most direct role in driving brushless DC motors, the motion profile and position-control loop are also essential.