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<metadesc>Control the position, velocity, and acceleration of a stepper from your VINT port with the Stepper Phidget. Connects to a port on your VINT Hub.</metadesc>
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==Part 1: Setup==
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* [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=STC1002 STC1002 - 8A Stepper Phidget]
* {{VINTHub}}
* {{CT|PhidgetCable|Phidget cable}}
* USB cable and computer
* Power supply (10-30V DC)
* 4-wire, 6-wire, or 8-wire bipolar stepper motor

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
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# Connect the STC1002 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
# Connect the stepper motor to the Phidget's output terminals. See your motor's data sheet or product page for wiring instructions.
# Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.
# Connect the power supply to the power terminals.

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Now that you have everything together, let's start using the STC1002!

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== Part 2: Using Your Phidget ==

===About===
Control a bipolar stepper motor ( up to 8A) with the STC1002. With this Phidget, you can set your motor's position, velocity, and acceleration.

===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===

You can use your Control Panel to explore your Phidget's channels.

'''1.''' Open your Control Panel, and you will find the '''8A Stepper Phidget''' channel:

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'''2.''' Double click on the channel to open an example program. This channel belongs to the '''Stepper''' channel class:

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In your Control Panel, double click on "8A Stepper Phidget":

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== Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting ==
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