ExternalStepperDriver
Template:External Stepper Driver
Release status: Working
| Description | External Stepper driver slot
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Summary
The Megatronics boards allows you to connect extra stepper drivers to an axis. This board can take advantage of that feature and allows you to run 2 stepper motors on one axis using two stepper drivers. Or 3. Or 4. Or how much you like, they can be connected in series.
Major features
- You can connect (theoretically) unlimited amount of stepper motors to one axis.
- Compatible with Megatronics 1.0 and Megatronics 2.0
- Compatible with Pololu 498X, Pololu DRV8825 and Stepstick
- Easy to assemble and connect
Connectors
Note: Red circles are +
| Name | Description |
| 12V input | Power input (12v max) You can connect this to the 12v output of Megatronics, when the megatronics is powered by a 12V power supply. |
| 12V output | Power output |
| Stepper motor output | Output connector for stepper motor |
| 5V output | 5V power output |
| Data input | Input connector (left to right: Enable, Step, Dir, GND) |
| Data Output | Output connector for other external stepper drivers(left to right: Enable, Step, Dir, GND) |
Power from 24V
When you want to run this board on 24V, you should not place the 7805 component. Instead you can connect the 5V output connector to the Megatronics 5V output.
