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Microstepping Myths and Realities

May 6, 2013
Sponsored by MicroMo
The lure of Microstepping a two-phase stepper motor is compelling. Microstepping a 1.8-degree hybrid stepper motor with 256 microsteps per full step and saving the expense of a reduction gearhead and the resolution of 51,200 microsteps per revolution are appealing. Lean the advantages and the consequences of microstepping.

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