Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Question? UCN5804

I'm looking at a catalog from RAMSEY (800-446-2295)
http://www.ramseykits.com Description is Stepper Motor Driver Kit,
Order # SMD1, and price is $29.95. I don't know how much you'll actually
'learn', but the price sounds interesting. It sounds like two axis, 'cause
it says you can build it for an X-Y controller. But it may only be one
axis. H-m-m-m-m, I've been looking for a way to power my S.B. lathe
tailstock...

RayHex

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> From: k00lmon <k00lmon@...>
>
> I'm trying to learn how to operate a stepper motor by making my own
> circuit. I have read through "The Robot Builder's Bonanza" by Gordon
> McComb and found a circuit utilizing a UCN5804 IC to control a
> stepper motor. What I don't understand is that the circuit has
> resistor components that were indicated as 2 to 5 watts at 1K! Where
> do I find 2 watts resistors? Is it easier for me to learn how to
> control a stepper motor by just buying a kit? Are there any kits out
> there that teaches u the basics of controlling stepper motors that
> anyone could recommend? Thanks for reading.