The last month I had a lesson about step motors and ESP32 , and my teachers didn’t mind to explain something like this , he was just like “use the librerys “ And I got a little bit disappointed But you just cheer me up with this video Thank you from the bottom of my heart
His breakdown of how the stepper motor works and the basic circuitry used to make nit run through its basic configurations is amazing. I am subscribing for the pure fact that it gets me in touch with the basics I learned over 40 years ago. Great job.
More than 4 years after their creation, these videos are still very relevant and helpful. I really like the mechanical drawings interspersed within the hardware views. It helps me grasp the concepts better. I also noticed GreatScott is a lefty, a southpaw . . . er, left-handed. I wonder if that means his brain is neurologically wired for making creative stuff like this.
This is the best way a new student learning Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering master the basics, by examining or case studying what was already professionally designed and built, manufactured a practical save working device by Senior Professional Engineers.
I love your videos mate! For every comment that says "this" and "that", you can be sure thousands of others are taking great pleasure, learning and appreciating your hard work.
I was just about to dive into trying to figure these out for a project and then you make this video just in time. Thanks man! This saved me a load of time.
I'm glad you made this video. I've been wanting to build a ball mill and rock tumber. Both require a stepper motor and I had no idea how to get started.
It would be nice if you can include details on steppers with 5 and 6 wires. One little trick I use to find the pairs of a stepper is to first, with no wires connected to anything, spin the motor by hand and feel its stiffness. Then, connect any two wires together. If it's a pair, it will be harder to spin the motor by hand. (Because it now acts as a generator with a dead short)
Well done! Clear, concise teaching -- I now understand some nuances that had escaped me before, like the fact that the microstepping driver chip actually varies the current level to the coils as part of the microstep.
I just love videos like these. GreatScott, you are the best! You cover all the basics that most of the people using such devices don't even know. You make learning fun !! Thanks a lot !
Thank you so much for this presentation--it would have been better had it been a little more detailed and the steps explained more slowly, but that is just me as I am a newbie. I look forward to more updated videos from you on stepper motors! You got me hooked!!!
I wish I'd paid more attention in Physics 35yrs ago, however, I just about managed to follow that first time through so all is not yet lost : ) Cheers.
3D printers have been around for a long time. They are used as Rapid Prototyping machines (in my opinion, the best use for a printer, not wasting its power on making a mini octopus) by engineering companies. Its recent that the cost has come down (thanks to DIY like RepRap), and you can buy a nice kit for around $250. I've used fancy 3D printers that were huge (like pop can machine size) that have a small build platform, that cost way over $10k, but now are not a lot better than a reprap kit (for most people anyways). So he could have gotten it from a really worn out printer, and it could be really old.
Very well done video. I like your use of graphics and sketches to illustrate the theory. Showing the stepper motor as well really puts it all together nicely. Your pace may be a bit fast but since I can replay anything I miss again and again, I like it. Excellent detail in your comments. Thanks
You should use one of those wires that you can strip instead of jumper wires. It makes the connection WAAAY neater. And people could actually look at what you hooked up.
This was a beautiful video, and your handwriting is fairly neat. Also, I bet that if you ever have trouble thinking of a video to make, all you would have to do is ask your viewers. (Not that I got the impression that your having problems thinking of video ideas, at all.)
well done from one left hander to another.. I was wondering about stepper motors (not having a 3d printer to play with) you have answer many of my questions.. now it is off to play with some...
Hey Scott! I'll take the advantage of being early to tell you that your videos are amazing and really interesting to watch! Keep up the great work, you taught me so much already ^^
Annoying when people apologize for "bad English" when it's mostly correct, only to declare its not their first language and their nationality. Don't apologize, just keep practicing, and no one cares about where you are from.
I don't know why i watch this, I'm an IT not an electrician therefore i understand almost nothing but for some reason i do and don't get bored which i usually do when I hear something I don't understand...so, guess I'll just keep watching, why not lol.
Great video yea... U explained the concept so beautifully in just 5 min...wich other ppl take 20-30min to increase the video length... Keep going doing great work.. Nice video
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Does anyone else get about 2 minutes into 1 of Scott's videos and then get completely lost but carry on watching just because it's a 'great' video? :D
As soon as he starts drawing circuit diagrams - EVERY TIME!
same hahaha
I think he does a great job
MajorTendonitis invertni motorji
That's because you guys are still learning. Dont worry, you'll get there one day.
The last month I had a lesson about step motors and ESP32 , and my teachers didn’t mind to explain something like this , he was just like “use the librerys “
And I got a little bit disappointed
But you just cheer me up with this video
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
His breakdown of how the stepper motor works and the basic circuitry used to make nit run through its basic configurations is amazing. I am subscribing for the pure fact that it gets me in touch with the basics I learned over 40 years ago. Great job.
More than 4 years after their creation, these videos are still very relevant and helpful. I really like the mechanical drawings interspersed within the hardware views. It helps me grasp the concepts better. I also noticed GreatScott is a lefty, a southpaw . . . er, left-handed. I wonder if that means his brain is neurologically wired for making creative stuff like this.
Completely agree
7 years now
Probably the best electronics tutorial series on TH-cam. Thank you for going beyond just using an Arduino as well!
No problem ;-)
@@greatscottlab bruh
The patience you shown to describe Stepper motor driving manually is outstanding .. 💐
This is the best way a new student learning Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering master the basics, by examining or case studying what was already professionally designed and built, manufactured a practical save working device by Senior Professional Engineers.
my god your understanding of electricity and components is incredible, you could create anything on your own
This what I like about great Scott he makes the topic simple and easy not like those 30 min to 60 min long videos
Thank you very much for such a clear and concise video. I'm a retired EE & software developer.
Best explanation of how stepper motors work I've ever seen.
I probably will never experiment with this, but you are an excellent teacher and I find it fascinating. Thank You.
I love your videos mate! For every comment that says "this" and "that", you can be sure thousands of others are taking great pleasure, learning and appreciating your hard work.
Dear GreatScott, I'm an Electrical Engineer and unfortunately I didn't learn about stepper motors in my graduation. It's really amazing!
"Salvaged from an old 3D printer"
I don't hear that one too often.
He took the Peter Parker approach.. :-)
Cant believe this video is 7 years old, still so useful ❤
I was just about to dive into trying to figure these out for a project and then you make this video just in time. Thanks man! This saved me a load of time.
A video on steppers on my birthday,best gift ever :D
Happy birthday ;-)
Birthday ? It's 9/11 sorry for you but happy Birthday anyway
Being a stepper motor myself I vouch for this video.
You are a gem, I dont know what I will do without u.
How can someone downvote this. Thanks for so much knowledge, and glad to know how you learn it yourself!
this is the most simply and well explained video about stepper motors I've ever seen
I'm glad you made this video. I've been wanting to build a ball mill and rock tumber. Both require a stepper motor and I had no idea how to get started.
It would be nice if you can include details on steppers with 5 and 6 wires.
One little trick I use to find the pairs of a stepper is to first, with no wires connected to anything, spin the motor by hand and feel its stiffness. Then, connect any two wires together. If it's a pair, it will be harder to spin the motor by hand. (Because it now acts as a generator with a dead short)
Great explanation, not too detailed, not too vague, just right. Thanks.
Well done! Clear, concise teaching -- I now understand some nuances that had escaped me before, like the fact that the microstepping driver chip actually varies the current level to the coils as part of the microstep.
By FAR the best stepper tutorial!
one and only intelligent person in TH-cam :)
Excellent introduction to Stepper Motors! The production quality for this video was top notch.
Finally a video that i completely understand from scott
i didn't know this day will ever come !
How can people dislike such a great video !?
(1) They are wrong audience (2) Out of envy.
This channel is blessing by God.
I for one really like the sounds of stepper motors. In fact, I make them play music. Stepper motors are awesome.
Please expand on this topic in future if possible. And thanks for such videos!!
for example how to controll HDD-motors.
@@Smephite he did a video on brushless motors
I like stepper motor sound, those on old floppy drives are always a pleasure to hear.
Lost me about half way though, but kept on watching just too see how crazy those setups could get :))
This is an incredibly clear description, liked and subbed
What a lot of material covered in under seven minutes! I would love to see this matter expanded, and better explained.
This is excellent work, though!
I didn't realise there was so much to stepper motors! Thanks!
Best video Ive seen so far on Stepper motors, it was very useful Thanks for sharing
A good tutorial never gets old !!!! Thank you for all the knowledge you have given us in the past and continue to do so now (Dec 2017)
I just love videos like these. GreatScott, you are the best! You cover all the basics that most of the people using such devices don't even know. You make learning fun !! Thanks a lot !
one of the best explanations so far I have....
just getting started tinkering with these toys. I loved the H-Bridge construction using mosfets.
Great vid overall
Thank you so much for this presentation--it would have been better had it been a little more detailed and the steps explained more slowly, but that is just me as I am a newbie. I look forward to more updated videos from you on stepper motors! You got me hooked!!!
I wish I'd paid more attention in Physics 35yrs ago, however, I just about managed to follow that first time through so all is not yet lost : ) Cheers.
Love your videos! I always direct people to your videos whenever they are learning this stuff.
not sure if I watch more for the projects or the drawings. all are very nicely done!
Great Scott! I just stepped into a world of stepper motors, thanks for your educational video.
"old 3d printer" :D :D
+gameo yeah I was surprised to hear that too. We live in a spoiled world where technology advances at an exponential rate
maybe it was from his first primer So actually "old" can be said
3D printers have been around for a long time. They are used as Rapid Prototyping machines (in my opinion, the best use for a printer, not wasting its power on making a mini octopus) by engineering companies. Its recent that the cost has come down (thanks to DIY like RepRap), and you can buy a nice kit for around $250.
I've used fancy 3D printers that were huge (like pop can machine size) that have a small build platform, that cost way over $10k, but now are not a lot better than a reprap kit (for most people anyways). So he could have gotten it from a really worn out printer, and it could be really old.
He could be referring to a MakerBot that died after a couple of years, although they rarely last that long.
Theyre also great for making wax models for casting
Very well done video. I like your use of graphics and sketches to illustrate the theory. Showing the stepper motor as well really puts it all together nicely. Your pace may be a bit fast but since I can replay anything I miss again and again, I like it. Excellent detail in your comments. Thanks
You should use one of those wires that you can strip instead of jumper wires. It makes the connection WAAAY neater. And people could actually look at what you hooked up.
Haha, i truly wish this stuff was basic to me!!
Not even a bit! So much i need to learn!!
As always you just made an another great video, you need more audiences.
Hope you could make a youtube live one day.
they have a massive use in stage lighting. moving head lights
Thank you Sir!
Very illustrative, informative, one can understand how much efforts you have put to explain it briefly. Great!!!!!!!!
Very useful and simple explanation and I thank you for that
Very good explanation and demonstration ! It is helpful to students and hobbyist .
Great engineering videos. All are unique. Thanks for sharing.
Ashok. Bangalore
i have quite a few from old 5.25" floppy drives from the 90s. all in a box. along with a bunch of salvaged computer fans.
21 people are pissed of at how smart this guy is.
This was a beautiful video, and your handwriting is fairly neat.
Also, I bet that if you ever have trouble thinking of a video to make, all you would have to do is ask your viewers. (Not that I got the impression that your having problems thinking of video ideas, at all.)
well done from one left hander to another.. I was wondering about stepper motors (not having a 3d printer to play with) you have answer many of my questions.. now it is off to play with some...
The best video of controlling stepper motors!!
What a great, interesting and well made video. Thank you very much!
You're welcome ;-)
GreatScott! What type of pens do you use? Love your videos! Keep it up
heaps of information, cant wait to try it. I enjoy making as well
It's a Stabilo Fineliner (Point88)
It is illegal to lose your viewers in an engineering video without a german accent.
yo Scott! a great idea for a video is a one that explains AM and FM radio and how it works with all the waves
That's what I needed, a short but on point practical information. Thank you for the nice video!
so much information in such little time.
Thank you for your much informative video. Thanks for helping the interested people. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Thanks again.
great explanation, and great shooting quality , genius makers turning into a hollywood filmakers!? thanks!¡
As always, I appreciate the eye opening way you help me understand things. Thank you for another amazing video.
never knew about micro stepping until i watched this vid. thanks.
they are alot simpler than i thought!
Thank you. Very well presented and Extremely useful.
Hey Scott!
I'll take the advantage of being early to tell you that your videos are amazing and really interesting to watch!
Keep up the great work, you taught me so much already ^^
Thank you. I hope to continue creating such videos in the future. Stay tuned ;-)
Fantastic. love the drawings and your writing. At the end you could say' I"ll be back'.
Alright! I have a couple stepper motors and wondered how to use them! Thanks!
the Great Scott Always a pleasure watching your videos always comprehensive and fulfilling amazing. Keep on Going you are The BEST
I Love Your Work, It's Amazing (Sorry For My Bad English,Im Mexican)
watch out for trump!
xD
elsa!! do you wanna build a wall
Annoying when people apologize for "bad English" when it's mostly correct, only to declare its not their first language and their nationality. Don't apologize, just keep practicing, and no one cares about where you are from.
KHE? :v
I don't know why i watch this, I'm an IT not an electrician therefore i understand almost nothing but for some reason i do and don't get bored which i usually do when I hear something I don't understand...so, guess I'll just keep watching, why not lol.
can you please show a little bit of detail of all the connections that you have made.
it will be of great help.
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Great video yea... U explained the concept so beautifully in just 5 min...wich other ppl take 20-30min to increase the video length...
Keep going doing great work..
Nice video
I am curious if non-electronics guys were able to follow this video.
BTW, GJ with the video.
You are incredible ! Amazing the stuff you know and are willing to share with us. I just LOVE your channel
You are welcome ;-)
You really should go further with these basics videos, I definitely felt like more could have been said here.
I had a blast making a driver for the stepper... i think i used bc538 if i remember correctly
This was very well made! It actually held my attention very well and was easy to follow. Thanks!
Legend says GreatScott will reply
Lies!
You know you're in the future when someone says "Salvaged from an old 3d printer"
wow this guy is a legend
Great work. Please keep it up. I watch you videos each week, and have even started a few projects on my own that have been inspired by your work.
the drawings are so satisfying!
Thank you for a very well thought out description. I learned something.
My 3D printer makes some amazing noises. Much more interesting than cheap DC motors going "FZZZZZZZZ!" which is so boring.
Thanks for sharing what you have learned
cool video. After failing with the l293d H bridge. I treated myself to a adafruit motor shield ;-) although sometimes I give up to quickly.
Thanks for letting me know how it works
This was FANTASTIC
Normally im a huge troll.. but i have nothing bad to say about this at all ..