Stepper motors

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electric motor
gptkbp:advantage Can lose steps under load
No feedback required for position
gptkbp:alternativeTo Servo motors
gptkbp:application medical device
Industrial automation
Hard disk drives
Textile machines
Antenna positioning
Automotive gauges
gptkbp:commonStepAngle 0.9 degrees
1.8 degrees
gptkbp:commonVoltage 5V
12V
24V
gptkbp:controlledBy Pulse signals
gptkbp:controls Full stepping
Half stepping
Microstepping
gptkbp:effect Lower than brushless DC motors
gptkbp:feature Precise position control
Discrete step movement
Open-loop control
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stepper motors
gptkbp:inventedBy 1920s
gptkbp:lifespan Long (no brushes)
gptkbp:maintenance Low
gptkbp:market gptkb:consumer_electronics
Industrial automation
gptkbp:movement Incremental rotation
Linear motion (with lead screw)
gptkbp:operates Electromagnetic pulses
gptkbp:powerSource DC electricity
gptkbp:requires Stepper motor driver
gptkbp:statorType Electromagnetic coils
gptkbp:tailRotorType Toothed iron core
gptkbp:torque Detent torque
Holding torque
gptkbp:type Hybrid stepper
Permanent magnet stepper
Variable reluctance stepper
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:robot
3D printers
Printers
CNC machines
Automated manufacturing
Camera platforms
gptkbp:volume Moderate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6