Stepper Motors? - Laser Pointer Forums

lamborgini8 · 10-17-2007, 10:25 PM

Anyone know where I can get some stepper motors? need to be 5v but if anyone knows a site I can get them from, preferably based in the UK, please post them!

Still on my quest to make boomdogs x/y scanner, he ignored my emails so I resorted to posting after searching the net hundreds of times. Ebay are no real use for this kind of thing.

FokoF · 10-19-2007, 01:44 PM

Any big electronic components/parts store should sell them, AEG is on brand that seems quite big, they make mini and micro steppers. I started collecting parts for Boomdogs scanner, but stopped once i realised it is better to spend a little more on a set of 10k galvos, lasershowparts.com sells a good set. Good luck

glenneaux · 10-19-2007, 04:15 PM

I've recently become obsessed with making an XY scanner.

I see the boomdog scanner used ministeppers. And have considered small servos...

I know that obviously the best way is with the galvos.. but how good could a servo or stepper motor be?

FokoF · 10-19-2007, 04:52 PM

Servos as far as i know will not work, they use 3 wires, where as steppers have to seperate motors in one housing hence the 4 wire, steppers with more wire tend to have more complex circuitry. If you can get mini steppers, but as i said before 10k galvos are only a bit more expensive and worth it, less hassle of building all the electrics.

lamborgini8 · 10-19-2007, 09:02 PM

Its getting pretty ridiculous to find these damn things now so does anyone know if the motors from a old floppy disk drive will work?

FokoF · 10-19-2007, 09:11 PM

If they the similar as CD drive steppers they should, just check that it has 4 contact wires.

Things · 10-19-2007, 10:50 PM

ummm yeah unless your steppers are really fast and move smoothly(which they won't), the "pattern" or whatever you are trying to do, will have "lumps" where the steppers are pasing over their steps. some of this may not make sense, let me know if it doesn't and i will redo it

FokoF · 10-20-2007, 09:01 AM

True the speed is'nt going to be great on steppers and you wont get the smoothest movements. Found a cheap set of 10k galvos on chinesedepartmentstore.com, i think i;l be ordering them soon.

lamborgini8 · 10-20-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FokoP

True the speed is'nt going to be great on steppers and you wont get the smoothest movements. Found a cheap set of 10k galvos on chinesedepartmentstore.com, i think i;l be ordering them soon.

Got a link to them? I cant find them, their search feature is useless.

FokoF · 10-20-2007, 10:54 AM

http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.co...oducts_id/1839 there you go, enjoy! ;D

lamborgini8 · 10-20-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FokoP

http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.com.cn/osc/product_info.php/cPath/77/products_id/1839 there you go, enjoy! ;D

Hmm, thats around £70... but thinking about it, at this rate its going to cost double that to make boomdogs. Thanks mate, might consider that one.

FokoF · 10-20-2007, 02:46 PM

Thats what i'm doing, boondogs one works to cost more, galvos are the way to go!!! ;D

lamborgini8 · 10-20-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FokoP

Thats what i'm doing, boondogs one works to cost more, galvos are the way to go!!! ;D

Doubt there are any cheaper ones around either are there? Everyone seams to think that £67 is way to expensive for it... If I get it and go for the second cheapest delivery option it works to about £75.

lamborgini8 · 10-21-2007, 10:34 AM

Sorry about the double, but does anyone know where I can buy just this part?

FokoF · 10-21-2007, 11:11 AM

http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.co...roducts_id/645

lamborgini8 · 10-21-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FokoP

http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.com.cn/osc/product_info.php/cPath/77/products_id/645

£137

FokoF · 10-21-2007, 11:30 AM

Yeah, a bit on the pricey side, but want do you want do do with them anyway? because you cant do much with them if you don't have the driver boards

lamborgini8 · 10-21-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FokoP

Yeah, a bit on the pricey side, but want do you want do do with them anyway? because you cant do much with them if you don't have the driver boards

I have some driver boards that are similar to the BS2 boards...

I think I might just jump in and buy the kit.

FokoF · 10-21-2007, 12:50 PM

Try and get the manuals from lasershowparts.com or check the net, so you can see if the pin layout will work

lamborgini8 · 10-21-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FokoP

Try and get the manuals from lasershowparts.com or check the net, so you can see if the pin layout will work

Thanks, but I have now bought the kit from Chinese department store

Ds1 · 10-21-2007, 06:03 PM

how bout these? (stepper motor wise)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29

Also I managed to pull a couple steppers out of an old laser printer while looking for a hexagonal mirror....

10-21-2007, 06:31 PM

DS1 - the product is "OK" but the seller is kinda pigheaded. If NOT receiving feedback does not bother you, then purchase away...I bought a set, but have not messed with them as of yet - It took a loooooong time for that jerk to leave feedback, and about 5 emails from me telling him to do so.

Ds1 · 10-22-2007, 02:07 AM

yeah I think I might steal his schematic on how to wire steppers to audio though....seems like a fun rainy-day project.

FokoF · 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM

How did you buy from the chinesedepartmentstore im stuck in the shopping basket, it wont let me check out

lamborgini8 · 10-22-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FokoP

How did you buy from the chinesedepartmentstore im stuck in the shopping basket, it wont let me check out

Check my post.

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...192828417/10#6

10-17-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
lamborgini8 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 99	Stepper Motors? Anyone know where I can get some stepper motors? need to be 5v but if anyone knows a site I can get them from, preferably based in the UK, please post them! Still on my quest to make boomdogs x/y scanner, he ignored my emails so I resorted to posting after searching the net hundreds of times. Ebay are no real use for this kind of thing. __________________ DL - Viper 75mW - Green (532nm) DL - 50mW Module - Green (532nm) DIY - 50mW - 12k Scanner - Green (532nm) DeviantArt - Ian Salter

10-19-2007, 01:44 PM	#2
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? Any big electronic components/parts store should sell them, AEG is on brand that seems quite big, they make mini and micro steppers. I started collecting parts for Boomdogs scanner, but stopped once i realised it is better to spend a little more on a set of 10k galvos, lasershowparts.com sells a good set. Good luck __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-19-2007, 04:15 PM	#3
glenneaux Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stepper Motors? I've recently become obsessed with making an XY scanner. I see the boomdog scanner used ministeppers. And have considered small servos... I know that obviously the best way is with the galvos.. but how good could a servo or stepper motor be?

10-19-2007, 04:52 PM	#4
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? Servos as far as i know will not work, they use 3 wires, where as steppers have to seperate motors in one housing hence the 4 wire, steppers with more wire tend to have more complex circuitry. If you can get mini steppers, but as i said before 10k galvos are only a bit more expensive and worth it, less hassle of building all the electrics. __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-19-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
lamborgini8 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 99	Re: Stepper Motors? Its getting pretty ridiculous to find these damn things now so does anyone know if the motors from a old floppy disk drive will work? __________________ DL - Viper 75mW - Green (532nm) DL - 50mW Module - Green (532nm) DIY - 50mW - 12k Scanner - Green (532nm) DeviantArt - Ian Salter

10-19-2007, 09:11 PM	#6
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? If they the similar as CD drive steppers they should, just check that it has 4 contact wires. __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-19-2007, 10:50 PM	#7
Things Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 4,271 Rep Power: 146	Re: Stepper Motors? ummm yeah unless your steppers are really fast and move smoothly(which they won't), the "pattern" or whatever you are trying to do, will have "lumps" where the steppers are pasing over their steps. some of this may not make sense, let me know if it doesn't and i will redo it __________________ Problems with LaserChat?

10-20-2007, 09:01 AM	#8
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? True the speed is'nt going to be great on steppers and you wont get the smoothest movements. Found a cheap set of 10k galvos on chinesedepartmentstore.com, i think i;l be ordering them soon. __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-20-2007, 10:54 AM	#10
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.co...oducts_id/1839 there you go, enjoy! ;D __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-20-2007, 02:46 PM	#12
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? Thats what i'm doing, boondogs one works to cost more, galvos are the way to go!!! ;D __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-21-2007, 10:34 AM	#14
lamborgini8 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 99	Re: Stepper Motors? Sorry about the double, but does anyone know where I can buy just this part? __________________ DL - Viper 75mW - Green (532nm) DL - 50mW Module - Green (532nm) DIY - 50mW - 12k Scanner - Green (532nm) DeviantArt - Ian Salter

10-21-2007, 11:11 AM	#15
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.co...roducts_id/645 __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-21-2007, 11:30 AM	#17
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? Yeah, a bit on the pricey side, but want do you want do do with them anyway? because you cant do much with them if you don't have the driver boards __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-21-2007, 12:50 PM	#19
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? Try and get the manuals from lasershowparts.com or check the net, so you can see if the pin layout will work __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

10-21-2007, 06:03 PM	#21
Ds1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stepper Motors? how bout these? (stepper motor wise) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29 Also I managed to pull a couple steppers out of an old laser printer while looking for a hexagonal mirror....

10-21-2007, 06:31 PM	#22
SenKat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stepper Motors? DS1 - the product is "OK" but the seller is kinda pigheaded. If NOT receiving feedback does not bother you, then purchase away...I bought a set, but have not messed with them as of yet - It took a loooooong time for that jerk to leave feedback, and about 5 emails from me telling him to do so.

10-22-2007, 02:07 AM	#23
Ds1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stepper Motors? yeah I think I might steal his schematic on how to wire steppers to audio though....seems like a fun rainy-day project.

10-22-2007, 10:18 AM	#24
FokoF Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 10	Re: Stepper Motors? How did you buy from the chinesedepartmentstore im stuck in the shopping basket, it wont let me check out __________________ 5mw Greenie 30mw Module(RIP) 300mw Module ScanPro20's 803T@125mA Dual Red Setup @ 400mA each

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