Selecting the right motor controller for small pumps

Choosing the right motor controller for small pumps Small pumps are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as aquariums, water fountains, and cooling systems. However, to properly control the speed and direction of a small pump, it is important to select the right motor controller solution. In this article, we will explore the […]

Challenges of low inductance motors and why they’re hard to drive

The challenges of driving low inductance motors Low inductance motors, also known as “low-L” motors, are becoming increasingly popular in modern high-speed applications due to their ability to provide higher torque and faster acceleration. However, these motors can also be more challenging to drive compared to their high inductance counterparts. In this article, we will […]

Zikodrive announce new range of motor controllers

Zikodrive delighted to announce launch of new MUL range of stepper and brushless DC motor controllers ZDBLMUL30-48 sensorless brushless DC motor controller ZDBLMUL15-4 sensorless brushless DC motor controller ZDSMUL2-24 stepper motor controller Zikodrive are delighted to announce the launch of the new MUL range of motor controllers. These controllers are all fully programmable using our […]

Semiconductor Supply Issue Update

Semiconductor Supply Issue Update One of the first new ZD10LCDs of late 2022 – two and half years after making the previous one. As you have no doubt been aware, the semiconductor market has been beset with a number of problems in the last two to three years. These issues stemmed from the huge market […]

ISO-9001 Recertification and Other News Update

ISO-9001 Recertification and Other News Update We’re delighted to announce that we’ve recently passed our latest ISO-9001 audit for design and manufacture of motor control electronics. We’re absolutely dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do and ISO-9001 is one of the core parts of this work. We can’t say it’s been an easy 12 […]

Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas 2021 Opening Hours Please note that we will be closing on the 17th December 2021 and re-opening again on the 5th January. Any orders placed in this time will be dealt with promptly on our return. We’d like to take the opportunity to thank all our customers and suppliers in what has been a […]

How we helped with the fight against Covid-19

How we helped with the fight against Covid-19   Covid-19 affected virtually every business. Whether it be the huge rise in people working from home, the major disruption to industry and the wider economy or the major rise in new types of businesses, no part of the economy was left untouched. We saw demand for […]

Surface Mount (SMT) vs Through-Hole (TH) Assembly

Surface Mount (SMT) vs Through-Hole (TH) Assembly What are SMT components? Surface mount components – sometimes referred to as SMT or SMD components – are components which sit on the surface of a PCB, bridging pads to form an electrical connection. Such components are the most popular form of components for electronics as they enable […]

Reshoring – a Rebirth for British Manufacturing?

Reshoring – a Rebirth for British Manufacturing? The last 18 months have been exceptionally hard for British manufacturing. Whatever one thinks about more controversial issues such as Brexit, there can be no doubt that they’ve caused significant disruption. Coupled with this, there has been the colossal impact of Covid-19 with the nationwide shutdowns seeing unprecedented […]