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  1. #1
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    Stepper motor controller

    I would like to use one of the stepper motors to control a ballscrew. Here are the things I will need to use it:

    1. Control Speed of the motor
    2. Control the steps. So if I press a button forward once it will only move certain amount.

    Doesn't have to be precise. Not for CNC. Just to move an object mounted to ball screw.
    What do I need to achieve that?

  2. #2
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    Re: Stepper motor controller

    Basically a stepper driver and its power supply.
    An electronic device (computer, Arduino, Raspberry PI, etc) to provide an x-count of step pulses per push button.

    What skill set are you bringing to the table?

  3. #3
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    Re: Stepper motor controller

    The pulse test option for our BOB PCB does exactly that. The button click moves the motor one step, a press currently moves the motor forward (or back) 15 steps. Or if you hold the button it will start running continuously.
    techref.ecomorder.com/techref/ecomprice.asp?p=416016

    Note there are other components necessary to build the kit (the PCB, cable, power regulator, etc...) It is, also, a KIT... you solder it together.
    James hosts the single best wiki page about steppers for CNC hobbyists on the net:
    http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/steppers.htm Disagree? Tell him what's missing! ,o)

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