[Raynerd] wanted a new spindle for his CNC machine and thought that a brushless DC motor would be a great platform to build from. [Raynerd] started with an off the shelf motor that had an 8mm shaft.

DC motors are electric motors that are powered by direct current (DC), such as from a battery or DC power supply. Their commutation can be brushed or brushless ... of watts (W) to units of hp, divide ...

designed for three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors with power ratings of several hundred watts. This new component is indicative of the shift by automotive OEMs towards employing BLDC motors for ...