If you want a simple and easy introduction to stepper motors, check out the [IMSAI Guy]’s short video where he designs a very basic stepper motor controller and packs in a lot of quick lesson… ...

Stepper motors resemble servo motors in that both types are characterized by an ability to rotate a partial turn and then stop for any interval with or without holding torque. In addition, both motor ...

Discover the fascinating world of electromagnetism with our step-by-step guide on how to make the simplest motor at home.

Unlike a DC motor that rotates continuously when a fixed DC voltage is applied to it, a step motor rotates in discrete step angles. Stepper motors, therefore, are manufactured with steps per ...

Figure 2 depicts the typical timing signals for a two-phase stepper motor. A clock from a source (like a timer, PWM output, etc.) is input to a two-input XOR gate.

Pulse Train Basics Stepper motors and pulse-controlled versions of servo motors can rotate in both directions. This means a controller needs to provide, at a minimum, two control signals to the drive.

When you write software to control a stepper motor, you must first know how many pulses the motor needs to turn a full rotation. In addition, you need the rotational speed expected by the device ...

The latest build to show off the possibilities of motors etched on PCBs is [bobricius]’ micro manipulator. It’s a 100 mm square board capable of moving a small magnet around the surface.

In this article, we will explore: Why a stepper motor may be the best approach to drive pointer gauges Basics of stepper motor operation How to use a single SoC to process sensor data and drive the ...