An open-source stepper motor controller you can build.

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Overview

The ETHStepDirController is a device made to perform motor control of stepper motors with an ethernet interface, from any computer network. In order to set motors in motion, a stepper motor driver is required. The ETHStepDirController will generate “Step” and “Dir” signals that can be interpreted by a motor driver.

Commands to the controller and feedback from the controller can be performed through HTTP requests or a local MQTT broker.

The ETHStepDirController is designed only with parts that can be easily acquired, and can be assembled only with a soldering iron, and very moderate dexterity.

Additionally, the ETHStepDirController can use an incremental encoder to perform PID control.

In a nutshell, the ETHStepDirController is an easy-to-build stepper motor controller that helps you moving your equipment from any computer network.

In here, you’ll find everything you need to :

• Build your own ETHStepDirController
• Get started
• Full documentation of the API of the ETHStepDirController
• Other links :
  • Github for the ESP32 program
  • Github for the Pico Program
  • PCB Schematics & Gerber files

And, if you’re interested, here is a list of work I’d like to do on the controller in the future.

If you’d like to purchase a kit containing all the elements to assemble your controller, please let me know.

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