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Contents 1 HOWTO: Build A Stripboard Bipolar Slave Stepper Controller 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Requirements 1.2.1 Tools and consumables 1.2.2 Components 1.3 Schematic 1.4 Preparing the board 1.5 Making the board 1.6 Board connections 1.7 Variations 1.8 Troubleshooting 1.8.1 Testing The Unit 1.9 See Also

HOWTO: Build A Stripboard Bipolar Slave Stepper Controller

Introduction

The Stepper Slave is used in conjuction with a stepper controller to allow control of multiple motors that run in unison.

Requirements

Tools and consumables

• A soldering iron and accessories (see Electronics Fabrication Guide).
• Solder
• Electric drill or at least a suitable drill bit
• Some wire for jumpers/links
• Wire strippers
• Small pliers or tweezers

Components

• C1 0.1μF
• C2 0.1μF
• U1 SN754410 (or a stack of two SN754410s, see below)

Schematic

Preparing the board

Making the board

Board connections

Variations

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble, please share the problems (and resolutions) with us.

Testing The Unit

See Also

• RepStrap
• HOWTO Build a Stripboard Bipolar Stepper Controller
• HOWTO Build A Stripboard Comms Controller

-- Main.SimonMcAuliffe - 30 Mar 2006