Build A Stripboard Bipolar Slave Stepper Controller
Contents
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
