The Microchip dsPICDEM™ MCSM Development Board is targeted to control both unipolar and bipolar stepper motors in open-loop or closed-loop (current control) mode. The hardware is designed in such a way that no hardware changes are necessary for 8-, 6- or 4-wire stepper motors in either bipolar or unipolar configurations. Software to run motors in open-loop or closed-loop with full or variable micro-stepping is provided. A GUI for controlling step commands, motor parameter input, and operation modes is included. This flexible and cost-effective board can be configured in different ways for use with Microchip’s specialized dsPIC33F Motor Control Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The dsPICDEM MCSM Development Board offers a mounting option to connect either a 28-pin SOIC device or a generic 100-pin Plug-In Module (PIM). A dsPIC33FJ32MC204 DSC PIM (MA330017) is included.
The dsPICDEM MCSM Development Board supports terminal voltages up to 80V and currents up to 3A. The dsPIC33F device uses the MOSFET driver to drive the two full-bridge inverters that power the motor windings. The board includes various circuitries to perform the following functions:
AppNotes | Last Updated | Size | |
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AN1307 - Stepper Motor Control with dsPIC DSCs | 10/7/2011 10:01:53 AM | 310KB | |
AN906 - Stepper Motor Control Using the PIC16F684 | 11/10/2006 3:52:00 PM | 203KB | |
AN907 - Stepping Motors Fundamentals | 3/14/2004 10:23:10 PM | 386KB | |
AN822 - Stepper Motor Microstepping with PIC18C452 | 3/14/2004 9:51:18 PM | 468KB | |
Leedshine 42HS03 Stepper Motor Datasheet | 5/5/2011 1:40:13 PM | 559KB | |
AC300024 - Stepper Motor Datasheet | 4/1/2011 2:08:58 PM | 559KB | |
dsPICDEM MCSM Development Board Demonstration Software | 10/27/2009 10:23:54 AM | 1MB |