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News Release from: Phidgets | Subject: 1062 Stepper controller
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 01 May 2008
Inexpensive stepper controller added to
line
The 1062 Stepper controller controls the position, velocity and acceleration of up to four unipolar stepper motors
Phidgets has announced the addition of a new product to its family of motor controllers The 1062 Stepper controller controls the position, velocity and acceleration of up to four unipolar stepper motors
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 29 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The stepper controller can also run the motor in continuous rotation mode by giving it a large position address.
Using the upper position limit as an address would, for example, rotate the motor for 45 years.
The 1062 plugs directly into the computer's USB port and comes with a USB cable.
Like all Phidgets, application programs can be written using the Phidgets API.
"The 1062 Product Manual's Technical Section contains valuable information and programming tips on how to use the API functions to drive stepper motors," said Bernard Rousseau, Phidgets director of marketing.
"We continuously update our documentation in an effort to make it as easy as possible for our users to get their projects going", added Rousseau.
"We already offer servo controllers, and a variety of DC motor controllers.
"The arrival of a stepper controller fills a void in our family of motor controllers" says Chester Fitchett, CEO of Phidgets.
"We have paid close attention to costs in order to give our customers the value/price ratio they are expecting from Phidgets." added Fitchett.
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