Beginners Guide To Using Large Stepper Motors:

[@robertwebb9657]

Wow!!! Excellent presentation. I was born in 1937, have zero technical training and have just started learning Arduino. I call it my anti-Alzheimer's strategy. With videos like this there is no excuse to stop learning. Thankyou Woodie

[@64-bit63]

I am proud of you. I was born in 2007 and have been doing Arduino since I was 11. Now I'm 16

[@robertwebb9657]

@@64-bit63 W😏hen I was 16, I was a learning to shear sheep in the North West of Australia - that was 70 years ago! Aurdino was not even a word then!

[@roadshowautosports]

Please, win the fight with some hobbies! Hope you’re not exhibiting signs or even have the disease but, if you do, we’ll pray for you! This is one of the best ways to fight it back!

[@thawzinkhant1759]

Hope you're doing alright.

[@SHAD0WZOMBIE]

Hey! were interested in how your doing!? as we all believe mind-use to be the best stay against alzhiemers.. plz let us know how ur doing:)

[@nicholasemildas7436]

Dude I'm a mechanical engineer thrown into a robotics field. Having to learn about my motors, drives and controllers from scratch at my new job for the past 2 weeks. If I had known about this channel sooner, I could have honestly avoided a bunch of stupid and costly mistakes. Thanks man, you the robotics G 😎.

[@tmeryhewjsf35]

This is what I come to KZbin for. People that know what they’re talking about. Explaining it to me. So I can know what I’m talking about 👌🏻

[@pigup2]

Violin = stepper motor Violinist = stepper driver Conductor = Arduino Composer = you

[@scifi_shop]

The audience = us

[@zachhoy]

this is the real 'instructable'!

[@bobweiram6321]

Sheet music = software

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

👍👍👍

[@JM_Tushe]

OOF

[@Makebuildmodify]

Great stuff Jeremy! Very clear and understandable. Thank you.

[@ikannunaplays]

One of the better Stepper intro/tutorials I've seen. That's some high quality H2O right there.

[@jackvisn]

17:00 "That's more fun than it should be" I love it!! Wonderful explanations. I hope you are a teacher in your other life. Your videos have helped me with so many projects. Thank you so much!

[@8manifest143]

This video is 3 years old but will live with me forever! Thank you~

[@kevin00861]

We are the once who should thank you millions of times!

[@dosgos]

I feel smarter after watching your videos Jeremy. Thank you.

[@shapedmada3829]

Bridging the gap! You said it, the content you create here are gold... Easy to understand, Beginner friendly. Trully amazing! We are thankfull for the videos you share.

[@BravoCharleses]

Nice vid, Mr. Fielding. A lot of tutorials seem to assume the reader already knows the basics. This is a great start for someone wishing to move on to more technical documentation.

[@istvantoth3518]

Thank you kindly for sharing your excellent skills with another 76+ learner.

[@minoc2]

53+ here.. :)

[@buildmotion1426]

A true blessing to the KZbin community. Thank you for posting!

[@dhollm]

Awesome to see so many names at the end. Glad you are getting that kind of support & hope it keep growing!

[@catherineharris4746]

Now this is the best explanation of these motors I've been able to find period. Thanks!👍👍👍

[@KarlBunker]

"That's more fun than it should be." 😄 I'm looking forward to more in this series!

[@daveg5729]

Yeah, I had to laugh when he said that! I can relate haha.

[@chemicalcorrosion]

Oh, how many times I’ve giggled like a little school girl when something I’ve been working on actually works.

[@kkrobertson1]

We need more teachers like Mr. Fielding!

[@arubaguy2733]

You sound like a self-taught electrical & mechanical engineer. I'm retired now, but as a young man, took a 27 month electronics course. That, plus years of experience, got me to my final career as $6+figure Electronics Technology (working) department head. 35 years ago, before Windows, I taught myself to write "BASIC" computer code and PLC ladder logic, back when PLC hardware was rack mounted (as opposed to fitting on a DIN rail) With several electro-mechanical inventions to my name, I sure wish Arduino (and KZbin) had been around when I was working. I've just recently started playing around with Arduino and tiny PLCs as a hobby. I have enjoyed all of your videos about how you built your own multi-craft shop machines. Keep up the great work and making videos. Thank you for all your outstanding content.

[@bobert6754]

Man, I wish college was like this... You make great quality stuff man!

[@yellahama1]

Fantastic explanation of the “why” for each component…I just subscribed😀

[@dosgos]

Fantastic tutorial. Jeremy's teaching approach and editing are spot on. There is plenty of material so these are great videos to rewatch.

[@Sailingon]

Really well explained, been using steppers for years and tried a few time to explain how they work to my friend and failed. She just said why didn't you explain it that way. 🙂

[@DennisDay58]

Great and easy explanation for anyone to understand. Thanks for these videos

[@earlye]

Jam packed with technical goodness. Thank you.

[@ricksrealpitbbq]

I wish you were my neighbor. Love the videos and appreciate all the effort you put into them. Thanks for all you do to help educate others.

[@MattSimmonsSysAdmin]

I absolutely love how you explain stuff, man. I'm always thrilled when your videos show up in my subscription list. And today I learned about DIN rails. Thanks!

[@judgeworks3687]

Thanks so much for this video. I have struggled to understand how to work with steppers and now I feel more confident in trying again.

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

Please try. I fail a lot to get where I am

[@judgeworks3687]

@@Jeremy_Fielding Your explanations and the overview of the 'orchestra' analogy is so helpful. In the past I seemed to find just pieces of info but none that had as clear of a walk thru as you gave. Really appreciate it and am so glad I found your channel a few months ago.

[@tonysargent1699]

I would like to thank you Jeremy, for reigniting my interest in electrical automation this past year and for such enjoyable videos. THANKYOU! 😁

[@ZeedijkMike]

You are a brilliant teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@mgflexx2335]

This was easier to understand than any video I have seen in my native language, very good video mate !!

[@chirodiesel]

This is a "This Old Tony" level breakdown. Very clear and easily digested. Bang up job, man. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@John-dp3ln]

Soldering simple, trick is good rosin flux and good solder with a bit of silver in it such as Kester SN62PB35.65AG02SB.35 Thanks for the great videos, you are a very good communicator. You often answer questions as they pop into my mind.

[@francoiskern9904]

You have done such a great job explaining this. I really enjoy learning from your videos. Keep up the great work!❤

[@michaelstockdale]

Awesome work! I appreciate your seemingly natural ability to explain complex problems in simple to understand instructions!

[@kyndig2]

This is extremely helpful! I had just been pondering whether I should take my intermediate knowledge of microcontrollers and my nearly complete beginner knowledge of motors to try to upgrade my tiny 3018 CNC a bit. After finding this series I feel a lot more confident about tackling it! I also really like seeing folks who aren’t long-time veterans of writing code showing others that it’s not scary to do quite a bit!

[@wimwiddershins]

I've had all the bits for ages, this has given me the little nudge to get stuck in over the holiday break. Thanks Sir!

[@rickhunt3183]

Don't you just love working with this stuff? I know I do. I feel like I'm in my element doing physical programming and I can actually see something move or turn on under intelligent control. I'm seriously thinking of stripping the electronics from an older but working washing machine and making my own controller and interface to control it's operation. Those few individuals thats gave a thumbs down are probably pro 3 phase bushless motor people and are against steppers. This is all basic stuff, but it's a really good presentation. Rock on brother.

[@robertcoeymanjr.2550]

Your audio is very good. I have seen a number of good techs making videos where I could not really understand what is being said. I subscribed.

[@user-xb5zu6zu7j]

I was looking for the reason why some motors have 6-8 wires almost the whole evening! Your video just nailed it! Cheers man!

[@tygertyger8597]

The precision of stepper motors is amazing. Great explanation of this fascinating device. Mr. Fielding, I'm certainly looking forward to more videos.

[@axelerator24]

I don’t know you personally Jeremy but, and I guess I can speak for many here, you seem to be a really good person. I want to thank you for that, to tell you that I am happy that you exist and that I hope that your vibes are contagious 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@CarlosTapiaMan]

The best video on how to start using stepper motors in youtube! thank you.

[@tomfeldkamp4554]

Jeremy, you are a great teacher and your content is right on target for a guy like me... interested but not yet sure how take an idea and make it function in the real world. You help make that gap much smaller and less overwhelming. Really great job. Looking forward to your next videos!!! Thank you very much.

[@DudleyToolwright]

You made a relatively complex topic accessible. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Simon-nx1sc]

I love how your video's combine high-power motors & robotics. Not extensively covered topics, Really clear and practical explanations. Thank you!

[@rickd955]

Thanks a lot Jeremy, your a very pleasant person to watch and listen to. Greetings from Germany.

[@Murfster]

Good stuff Jeremy. I remember taking mechatronics classes in University and you describe this stuff much better than my prof ever did!

[@whocaresidontcare2116]

Like your method. Will be sending my young grandson a link to your site.

[@SpartanMI]

Great work, Jeremy! Your explanations are incredibly clear and easy to follow. I genuinely appreciate your efforts and the knowledge you share. Thank you!

[@southernjoes8372]

Thanks. I’m getting ready to build my own CNC Router and your instructions are extremely helpful

[@binks166]

I am so glad you are going to have a stepper motor series. I am looking forward to watching/learning from you. Thank you !

[@grimbo930charlyboy4]

Hi I've just come across your page. I'm an electromechanical engineer by trade but I have zero arduino coding skills. Its something I have always wanted to do but didn't know where to start. Your approach and explanation are Excellent, and you have really ignited enthusiasm in me to expand my knowledge. Great Work. Greetings from the UK.

[@FushigiMigi]

You are my hero Jeremy. I'll be like you one day. You should make some videos on how to use these skills with side hustles.

[@deanolivier2508]

Nice, clean and easy to follow. Just brilliant.

[@rcjeffrey]

The information contained within this video is greatly appreciated. I am going to use this knowledge to create very useful (to me) tools. Thank you very much.

[@conglacious]

Been watching stepper motor videos all day, way to go my dude, amazing execution.

[@VoiceOfAsh]

Dude, your videos are so great, I can't seem to have enough of them! Thank you so much!!!

[@TimSavage-drummer]

Variables like pin definitions or values that don't change (eg min/max speed) should be declared as const int rather than just int. This will prevent you from changing the value inadvertently in your code and instead, receive a compile-time error. Prevents hard to find bugs. Great stuff on the motors, I've started collecting them for alternate uses and your channel is a great source of info on them.

[@Roy_Tellason]

I prefer to not declare them as int at all, but would rather use #define.

[@colinkohler]

Thanks for making these. I'm so glad to gave your channel as a resource

[@adayinthelifeofastagehand]

Amazing job with balancing educational content with pure child-like excitement. I love this channel.

[@startmicron]

Excellent video. Demystifies some really key pieces of using steppers!

[@SecondaryChuckle]

I just discovered your channel, and I'm absolutely blown away by the quality and content of your videos! I will definitely be sharing your work with students.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Did not get a notification of this video even thought i am suscribed and have nofifications on. Luckily i found this by chance while doing some research for my own first stepper motor project. looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@democracybacksliding]

Thanks for bridge this gap, making my retirement challenging.

[@tinkmarshino]

I love your site.. at 68 I am just kind of starting out myself.. I was thinking of making a cnc machine..(just a small one to play with) and this is gratefully appreciated.. you have taught me a lot.. I have played with "scrap" since I was 10 years old and learned how to rebuild lawn mower engines.. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@imranebennageh7592]

It is by far the best explanation I've found on these NEMA motor. Thanks a Lot!!!

[@inlywang8157]

So many details, step by step, really amazing tutorial 👍

[@larryreece1403]

best presentation I've seen yet! Bravo!

[@telenelatelin8632]

This is exactly what I needed for a project I have planned

[@maddkraut03]

excellent job presenting steppers and control systems.

[@JohnJohnson-ox3uc]

This might be my new favorite channel. I've wanted to do some stepper motor projects for a long time, and you explained everything so plainly. Thanks!

[@jacquesdubord6844]

You're a great teacher, your explanation is clear, and your examples easy to follow. I'm 69 years old and started learning C++ a few months ago. I love playing with Arduino and building different projects. Thanks 👍

[@kakarikiIck]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and teach people new skills.

[@deankay4434]

Jeremy, you have made my day as an automotive tech. Why? Because the controls and stepper motors used in a bra I like GM have seen little change and I want to include their hardware, software and stepper motor system into my 1967 C10 truck. The HVAC system has several requirements to have some stepper motors simply move all of the way open, then all of the way closed. Others like heat, need increments of movement to control temperature with heat. One moves a door blocking air flow thru the heater core while opening the left lower heater vent door open more for that warm cozy feeling. If I am on the other side dressed for cold weather, I don’t need it open that far. Instead of stepper motors, they are simple dc motors geared to the door and a potentiometer for feedback. This was mention and must be part of robotics. Not optical or pulse from a magnetic sensor and tone ring but a simple pot. 5Vdc to feedback and 12Vdc to the motor. I will have to watch more!

[@dave1812]

Finally a well made video about this. been watching 20 videos and almost gave up, cause i was annoyed about them being explained badly or bad audio quality

[@epleace]

I'm new to making things that move. This is soooo helpful. Great preparation, well planned and presented. Just what I need to get started with steppers. Looking forward to more :-) Thank you.

[@jboy6944]

Why are you such a BOSS!!!! Thank you for an informative video Jeremy. God bless you!

[@newmonengineering]

I have been programming microcontrollers for many years, but you have done a great job explaining it!!! Keep up the great content. I have built 4 3d printers and 2 cnc machines and countless other robotics related projects. Its always good to hear others doing the same and their teaching skills. Good explaining skills my friend.

[@TinyMaths]

Several months ago, I came to this video (and many others on your channel) purely for entertainment and shiny object therapy. Now that I've jumped in with Arduino recently and am on the learning curve I've come back for education. 🙂

[@tristancousin7210]

Your very good at explaining step by step to move forward ! Thanks !

[@zachhoy]

the violin/-ist/conductor/music analogy is REALLLLY good

[@TheBigBigBlues]

Wish I had this video 5 years ago when I was trying to get one of these motors working! Fantastic tutorial.

[@martinnorbeck5961]

I bought E-bay stepper kits with nema 23 high torque. My table in heavy and small I am limited by inertia to less than 100 ipm. cutting speeds. I lucked out and used trial and error to maximize cutting speeds and feeds. Able to use .0625 endmills at 20 thou. rpm at 70 ipm to cutt .125 birch play Glue down with tape and superglue to my spoilboard. I want bigger machine but am holding back because of the recent climate. When I started in 2013 or so I already had a table from and expensive machine. Previous experience with vertical mill and manual lathe also helped greatly to get it up and running.Jeremy is a smart cookie. He kind of reminds me of my dad. Stay Home and play with junk collection until he could tell you what to look for to fix or build anything. We didnt have vfds. so readily available and machine tools were mostly three phase. Today manual machines are given away to make room for new machines. You just need to haul it away.

[@FrankGraffagnino]

great video. as a heads up, if you are needing labels to represent things like pin numbers, or anything that you don't want to change during the execution of the program (meaning you would only change it before you compile it), then don't use int variables like you did here... use #define to have the compiler swap out the values at compile-time. thanks for sharing these great videos!

[@mongoose33353818]

Why aren't you teaching? Oh wait--you are! One of the best explanations, and approaches to explanation, I've ever seen. I am a recently-retired professor, and while I'm not an engineer, I found your explanation not only interesting but I could have done this. I have a little wiring experience, and this is perfect.

[@DavidBeukes]

Thank you Mr Fielding. I'm new to stepper motors, and this is the best, most approachable explanation of the basics that I've encountered. Wonderful.

[@selariunicusor2013]

You are The greatest!! I have some Sanyo stepper motors but didn't knew I can make them spinn Thank a lot, you are a great Teacher 🍻

[@femanvate]

Your teaching method and production are amazing. I finally understand this enough to give it a(nother) shot!

[@Nineteen90Nine]

Very informational

[@Pants4096]

Hey, KZbin algorithm. Why has it taken you this long to show me this guy's videos!? Excellent quality? Check. Right in my interest areas? Check. Did I mention the excellent quality!???! I couldn't subscribe fast enough. Glad to be aboard. I love the conductor, instrumentalist, instrument metaphor, btw. Gah, I love people who can explain things well.

[@johnwente1413]

Excellent overview and explanations as always, Jeremy! I wish I had seen this a long time ago before I had to figure all this out myself by reading specs on motors and drivers and experimenting with various combinations. This was even before Google, so there was really no good way to gain this information. My company wouldn't OK a class one of the stepper motor companies offered, so it was just dig in and and figure this stuff out. It turned out well, but would sure have been a lot easier and been completed a LOT more quickly with this information at the beginning of the project. Of course there were also no microcontrollers like Arduino, so we had to write all of our own code completely from scratch. Fortunately for me, some of my coworkers were very good programmers and picked up the techniques for controlling the stepper motors (accelerate, decelerate, holding current, etc.) pretty quickly. BTW, I'm a retired electronics engineer. I worked on a lot of different stuff during my 40+ year career. Stepper motors was one of the more interesting projects that I remember. The application is way to complex to try to describe here, but suffice it to say, it was very challenging for a group of engineers that were starting completely from scratch with stepper motor technology.

[@Getmcwrapped]

I know it’s an old video but thanks for putting this together, it probably couldn’t have been closer the the exact video I needed to dive into my project!

[@lafields86]

Your timing is impeccable!!!! Great video... taking the dive into motors, specifically steppers myself. Trying to replicate your table saw cnc build.

[@thomasthomas5963]

This is now my go to KZbin channel

[@magdcs]

Why was i not subscribed to this channel. I need to time travel and speak to my younger self. Great video

[@justinssleeyt]

Thanks for putting this video together! It helps to demystify arduino + stepper motors.

[@sonovoxx]

Brilliant information. Complete, clear and concise. Between you and Tech Ingredients, tech education on YT is in safe hands.

[@first-thoughtgiver-of-will2456]

Thank you rarely do I learn more than one new things in a overview video like this but I did.

[@williammitchell1804]

Programming is fun and easy. You will pick it up in no time. The trick is to use descriptive labels and variables, and use the same ones for the same purposes in each of your programs. What is more challenging and rewarding is figuring out what you want the program(s) to do. Designing applications was my favorite part of IT. Always document your designs and save them for later reference.