Re: Two related questions, Sherlines and Steppers

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Rothenbush <beer@s...> wrote:

> Turns out the point is moot. I DID rewire the motor, which is to

say, I

> brought all 8 leads out. From there, it was simply trial and error

to

> determine windings and phase, using a 297/298 driver.

How was this trial and error done?

There was a mention of using a voltmeter to determine the "polarity"
of the phase wires when the shaft are forced rotated? Would this have
been simpler rather than actually driving the motor with the 297/298?

Lee