Re: stepper current

Hi,

That is correct for a series (end to end) connection. You can also
run it parallel (center tap to end) at 1 amp and get twice as much
power (twice the speed) for a given power supply voltage.

Mariss

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., rsidor@t... wrote:
> Hi: I have unipolor stepper motors, 6 leads center tapped. The
motors
> are rated for 1 amp. I now have a bipolor motor driver and am using
> the windings of these motors in series (no center tap used) with
the
> bipolor driver. Question do I set the current for .5 amps now due
to
> twice as many ampere turns?