Data Sheet

3/8/2018 2A DC Motor Phidget - DCC1001_0 at Phidgets
https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=64&pcid=57&prodid=1012 2/5
Getting started with macOS
Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the DCC1001.
First Look
After plugging the DCC1001 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:
The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:
Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date.
Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.
The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.
The objects associated with the DCC1001 are as follows:
DC Motor Controller: Controls the velocity and current of the motor.
Encoder Input: Reads encoder input so you can implement closed-loop control of the motor.
Position Controller: A built-in position controller.
DC Motor
Double-click on the DC Motor object, labelled DC Motor Phidget, in order to run the example: