They also discuss some of their favorite ways to control the motors ranging from a light switch to an Arduino. They even mention how to turn one into a big servo thanks to a project on Hackaday.io ...

The Festo CMMT-ST starter kit offers a host of learning curve benefits and costs 50% less than individual parts.

This interaction is closed loop, as the drive constantly monitors the position and velocity of the motor and reacts accordingly. In the past, servo drives relied on specialized communications media ...