Drives and drivers
Microstepping drivers are an important component in drive control systems, providing smooth and precise motor movement. In this article, we’ll cover all aspects of microstepping drivers, from how they work to practical tips for selection and use. How microstepping drivers work Microstepping drivers work on the principle of crushing motor steps, which allows them to…
Stepper drives are a key component of many DIY projects, from 3D printing to robotics to CNC machines. However, choosing the right stepper drive can be a challenge due to the variety of models, features and parameters. In this guide, we will look at the main issues to consider when choosing a stepper drive for…
You can turn a stepper motor without a driver at all, but this inexpensive device simplifies the connection and control process to the maximum, provides convenience and safety, makes operation smoother and increases torque, radically reduces the load on the controller’s computing power and the number of pins involved, which makes its presence on a…
There are many stepper motor drivers as well as stepper motors themselves. They differ both structurally and in features, capabilities and, of course, price. We will consider variants that are closer to DIY-CNCs, especially 3D printers. Enclosure drivers like DM422, DM542, DM556, DM860, TMC2160 and so on, there are many such models. Enclosure drivers like…
A stepper motor, very simplistically, is a motor with a rotor in which a permanent magnet is fixed and a stator with several electromagnet windings. The permanent magnet rotates the rotor in accordance with the magnetic field created by the direct current in the stator, so by supplying current pulses to the windings in a…