Stepper Motor Controller Code Update
October 15th, 2009
Just a quick update, I’ve added support for limit switches in the firmware. Enable them by specifying the associated pin, and if it’s active high or active low. The preferred method is active low otherwise you need to add your own pulldown resistor if it’s active high.
// specify min-max sense pins or 0 if not used // specify if the pin is to to detect a switch closing when // the signal is high using the syntax // #define MIN_X 12 | ACTIVE_HIGH // or to sense a low signal (preferred!!!) // #define MIN_Y 13 | ACTIVE_LOW // active low is preferred as it will cause the AVR to use it's internal pullups to // avoid bounce on the line. If you want active_high, then you must add external pulldowns // to avoid false signals. #define ACTIVE_HIGH _BV(7) #define ACTIVE_LOW _BV(6) #define MIN_X 0 #define MAX_X 0 #define MIN_Y 0 #define MAX_Y 0 #define MIN_Z 0 #define MAX_Z 0
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hi reza,
i am a beginner, trying to drive stepper motor with MSP430. to start with i have chosen DRV 8811 as the suitable option as a stepper driver. Is their any other option or is it the best one?
and i am also trying to generate PWM from MSP430, So would you please guide me through this.
UIROBOT Integrated Stepper Motor with Drives
I’m unfamiliar with the drv8811, why did you chose it? And I’ve not done pwm on the msp430 but I’m sure you should be able to find some information online or from the datasheet.
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