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  1. 08-17-2011, 04:59 PM #1
    Fastest1
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    Can you pulse a digital driver manually?

    I am supposing the direction and step signals are 5vdc. If so couldnt I just jumper my digital drive as a test? I am trying to diagnose why my stepper is not reacting. It gets warm just no movement.
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  2. 08-17-2011, 05:51 PM #2
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    A simple SPDT switch that operates from the common to the 5v into the step input should individually step it?
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  3. 08-17-2011, 11:43 PM #3
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    Thanks Al
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  4. 08-18-2011, 02:02 AM #4
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    There is a very simple step and direction pulse generator circuit on the geckodrive web site:

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  5. 08-18-2011, 02:45 AM #5
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    doorknob, I apreciate it, I was really only trying to test my driver. I have confirmed that it was working so my issues are either with my BOB, configuration or cabling. Cabling is my suspicion. Going to try another configuration right now.
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  6. 08-18-2011, 06:35 AM #6
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    A simple switch can bounce, producing multiple steps per press. The Gecko circuit works, and I have a nice pulse generator specifically for testing steppers as an option on my break out board:

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