1063 User Guide - Revision history

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 ==Product History==
-The 1063 - PhidgetStepper Bipolar was succeeded by the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1067 1067 - PhidgetStepper HC]. The 1067 has the following changes:
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 * Increased maximum velocity and acceleration, allowing you to drive your stepper motor even faster
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 * Removed motor current sensing
 * Removed digital inputs

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	==Product History==		==Product History==

	The 1063 - PhidgetStepper Bipolar was succeeded by the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1067 1067 - PhidgetStepper HC]. The 1067 ~~can run~~ the ~~steppers~~ faster and ~~comes with~~ a ~~number of built-in safety and~~ protection ~~features.~~		The 1063 - PhidgetStepper Bipolar was succeeded by the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1067 1067 - PhidgetStepper HC]. The 1067 has the following changes:
			* Increased maximum velocity and acceleration, allowing you to drive your stepper motor even faster
			* Increased available motor current for larger motors
			* Added safety features such as power isolation and a fuse for surge protection
			* Microstepping at all speeds for smoother acceleration
			* Removed motor current sensing
			* Removed digital inputs


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	==Product History==		==Product History==

			The 1063 - PhidgetStepper Bipolar was succeeded by the [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1067 1067 - PhidgetStepper HC]. The 1067 can run the steppers faster and comes with a number of built-in safety and protection features.

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	{{UGrow2\|1063_0\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_0\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}
	{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}
	{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}

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	{{~~UGrow~~\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_0\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}
	{{~~UGrow~~\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}
	{{~~UGrow~~\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}		{{UGrow2\|1063_1\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}

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Troubleshooting

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	===Synchronization of Multiple Motors===		===Synchronization of Multiple Motors===
	Many applications call for several steppers motors operating in unison - for example, operating a CNC table, or a robot arm. Highly precise synchronization of steppers using the PhidgetStepper is not possible, as the sequencing will be affected by the real-time performance of your operating system. Each stepper is controlled as a independent unit, so there is no way of arranging for a particular action to happen to all motors at the same time. Typical jitter can be 10-30mS.		Many applications call for several steppers motors operating in unison - for example, operating a CNC table, or a robot arm. Highly precise synchronization of steppers using the PhidgetStepper is not possible, as the sequencing will be affected by the real-time performance of your operating system. Each stepper is controlled as a independent unit, so there is no way of arranging for a particular action to happen to all motors at the same time. Typical jitter can be 10-30mS.

			===Compatibility Guidelines===

			When looking for a motor that will be compatible with the 1063, check the motor's data sheet and make sure it meets the following specifications.

			* '''Bipolar motor''' - While the 1063 can control some six-wire unipolar motors, we recommend you look for bipolar stepper motors.
			* '''4, 6, or 8-wire motor''' - A 5-wire motor cannot be used with the 1063, because the coils of the motor are connected internally.
			* '''Rated/Recommended Voltage''' - If the motor comes with a rated or recommended voltage, it should be no more than '''30 volts''', and you should use a power supply that can output that voltage.
			* '''Rated Current''' - The motor should be rated for a maximum of 1.5A per coil.

	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===

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Choosing a Power Supply Voltage

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	===Choosing a Power Supply Voltage===		===Choosing a Power Supply Voltage===

	~~The 1063 can operate from 9 to 30 VDC~~. It is ~~able~~ to ~~reduce~~ the ~~voltage if your motor requires less, but it cannot increase the voltage. First, find~~ the resistance of the coils ~~in your~~ motor. ~~We will assume 4 Ohms. Add 0.5 Ohms~~ to ~~this~~ to ~~account for the electronics on the 1063. Decide the maximum~~ current ~~you want to push through the coils.~~		When looking at a stepper motor's specifications, you may come across a "Rated Voltage" value. This value is usually equal to the rated current multiplied by the resistance of the coils of the motor, making it somewhat of a redundant specification. As mentioned earlier, you can increase your controller's supply voltage in order to allow the motor to reach higher speeds at a lower current (because high current causes high inductance which puts a hard limit on how much speed and torque a motor can produce). The motor will also produce more heat as you increase the supply voltage, so it's a good idea to choose a supply voltage based on the performance you need for the motor. Some motors will have a "Recommended Voltage" for a particular controller, which is the amount of voltage needed to reach the optimal speed and torque of the motor with minimal heating.

	~~This~~ current limit ~~is per coil,~~ and ~~you set this through the software API when you write your application. We assume 2 Amps~~. The ~~maximum current for your stepper is part of the~~ motor ~~specification -~~ you ~~can use~~ the ~~stepper with less current~~, to ~~reduce power consumption, but you will get reduced torque. Multiply 4.5 Ohms * 2 Amps = 9 Volts. The minimum~~ voltage ~~you can operate this motor at will be 9 Volts + 0.5 Volts for the controller. If~~ the ~~voltage~~ you ~~provide is less than what is required~~ for the motor ~~(but still more than 9 volts), the motor~~ will ~~still run, but not at full spec, and often will be rough when microstepping (<1000 steps / second).~~

	~~If you plan on running the 1063 at 30V constantly~~, ~~you may want to add heat dissipation to the driver chip (A3979) on the 1063. One thing that can be done if you are expecting to really push the hardware~~ is ~~to put a jumper on~~ the ~~polarity diode~~ of ~~the 1063. This removes polarity protection from the device but it does make it less likely~~ to ~~be damaged as it dumps some of~~ the ~~strain onto the power supply. Note that this does increase the chance~~ of ~~damaging~~ the ~~power supply but replacing a power supply is cheaper than replacing a 1063~~.

	For more information about how supply voltage affects your motor's maximum speed and torque, check the [[Stepper Motor and Controller Primer#Controlling the Stepper Motor\|Stepper Motor Primer]].		For more information about how supply voltage affects your motor's maximum speed and torque, check the [[Stepper Motor and Controller Primer#Controlling the Stepper Motor\|Stepper Motor Primer]].

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Product History

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	{{UGrow\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}		{{UGrow\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}
	{{UGrow\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}		{{UGrow\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}
			{{UGrow\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}

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Functions

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	{{UGapi\|int64 CurrentPosition(int MotorIndex) [get,set]		{{UGapi\|int64 CurrentPosition(int MotorIndex) [get,set]
	\|Get returns the current position of a motor in 1/16th step units. Note that there will be some delay (typically 30-50ms) between the PhidgetStepper reporting a position, and that position being read by your application. This property will return unknown when the motor is not engaged. When the motor is re-engaged, the property will return the last known position. Set ~~allows~~ you to ~~overwrite~~ the position ~~that~~ the ~~PhidgetStepper is at right now~~. This ~~can be~~ useful for zeroing the position when a limit is reached. To keep accurate track of position, CurrentPosition should only be set when the Stopped property is true.		\|Get returns the current position of a motor in 1/16th step units. Note that there will be some delay (typically 30-50ms) between the PhidgetStepper reporting a position, and that position being read by your application. This property will return unknown when the motor is not engaged. When the motor is re-engaged, the property will return the last known position.

			:Set changes the current physical position of the motor to a specified current position value. For example, if you rotate the motor 180 degrees and then set current position to zero, the controller will treat this 180 degree position as the zero position. This function also sets the target position to the same value, in order to stop the motor from moving. This is useful for zeroing the position when a limit switch is reached. To keep accurate track of position, CurrentPosition should only be set when the Stopped property is true.
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Continuous Rotation

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	===Continuous Rotation ===		===Continuous Rotation ===

	A stepper motor can be caused to rotate continuously by simply setting the motor position property to an extremely large number of steps. The valid range of values for the motor position property is large enough to be able to cause the motor to continuously turn at maximum velocity for 194 days~~. You can also reset the current position variable whenever the motor reaches a certain position. If the target position is kept the same, this will also produce continuous rotation~~.		A stepper motor can be caused to rotate continuously by simply setting the motor position property to an extremely large number of steps. The valid range of values for the motor position property is large enough to be able to cause the motor to continuously turn at maximum velocity for 194 days.

	===Saving Power===		===Saving Power===

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	{{UGrow\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}		{{UGrow\|January 2009 \|0\|100\|Product Release}}
	{{UGrow\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}		{{UGrow\|February 2011\|1\|100\|Mini-USB connector, added more capacitance to the board, Digital Input terminal block exposes +5V, 12-24 AWG terminal blocks}}
			{{UGrow\|May 2011 \|1\|101\|getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters}}