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==Stepper Motor Template component==
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Enables the creation of a stepper motor component by specifying objects for its appearance. 'Attach to...' property should be exposed in any components buit from this - this sets a target object to be joined to the motor shaft. The target can then be rotated around the axis with a custom gear ration, or moved linearly according to the pitch of a given lead screw.
  
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==[[File:Component Icon faf668b1_a0e6_426f_b1ef_9d4f8e54d784.png|Image]] Stepper Motor Template component==
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==Component Source Code==
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Enables the creation of a stepper motor component by specifying objects for its appearance.
 
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'Attach to...' property should be exposed in any components buit from this -
 
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this sets a target object to be joined to the motor shaft.
 
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The target can then be rotated around the axis with a custom gear ration, or moved linearly
 
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according to the pitch of a given lead screw.
 
  
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This component can be used as a base to create ''child'' components
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Please click here to download the component source project: [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx]
  
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The following components all inherit the traits of Stepper Motor Template:
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Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/FlowchartView/?wfile=componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx]
  
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==Detailed description==
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|[[File:Component Icon cfd176dc_a2c1_4dad_ac45_117781624c82.png|Image]] Stepper _ Generic
 
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|A generic stepper motor model.  Includes a visual simulation showing the activaton pattern
 
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of the coils.
 
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Make another object move along with the stepper shaft using the 'Target' property.
 
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The target object can rotate with the stepper shaft with a given gearing ratio, or be
 
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moved linearly according to a given lead screw pitch.
 
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|[[File:Component Icon 23f522d8_3986_4482_a2dd_eac5e407c0d6.png|Image]] Stepper (NEMA8)
 
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|A NEMA8 stepper motor model.  Includes a visual simulation showing the activaton pattern
 
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of the coils.
 
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Make another object move along with the stepper shaft using the 'Target' property.
 
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The target object can rotate with the stepper shaft with a given gearing ratio, or be
 
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moved linearly according to a given lead screw pitch.
 
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==Examples==
 
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===Attaching a primitive to a stepper motor===
 
  
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This example links a panel primitive to the output of the motor.
 
  
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{{Fcfile|Stepper.fcfx|Stepper Example 1}}
 
  
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The linked object can be rotated or moved in a fixed direction by the motor.
 
  
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[[File:StepperProps.jpg]]
 
  
  
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===Linear movement using a stepper motor===
 
  
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This example links two stepper motors together using linear type movements rather then rotational similar to a stepper attached to a lead screw.
 
  
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{{Fcfile|Stepper Linear Demo.fcfx|Stepper Example 2}}
 
  
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The stepper is linked to the objects on the panel using properties and grouping.
 
  
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[[File:LinStepper.jpg]]
 
  
  
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===Creating a multi-axis actuator using stepper motors===
 
  
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This example links three stepper motors together using panel primitive objects and groups.
 
  
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{{Fcfile|Stepper Demo.fcfx|Stepper Example 3}}
 
  
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Here we can see the actuator arm in motion.
 
  
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[[File:LinkedStepper.jpg]]
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''No detailed description exists yet for this component''
  
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==Examples==
  
  
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==Downloadable macro reference==
 
  
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===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>IncrementStep</tt></u></span>===
 
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Move the motor forward by one step.
 
  
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'''Parameters'''
 
  
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:''This macro has no parameters''
 
  
  
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'''Return value'''
 
  
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:''This call does not return a value''
 
  
  
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===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>DecrementStep</tt></u></span>===
 
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Move the motor backwards by one step.
 
  
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'''Parameters'''
 
  
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:''This macro has no parameters''
 
  
  
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'''Return value'''
 
  
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:''This call does not return a value''
 
  
  
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===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>EnableMotor</tt></u></span>===
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''<span style="color:red;">No additional examples</span>''
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Turn on the motor.  This must be done before it will respond to any other macros.
 
  
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'''Parameters'''
 
  
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:''This macro has no parameters''
 
  
  
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'''Return value'''
 
  
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:''This call does not return a value''
 
  
  
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===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>DisableMotor</tt></u></span>===
 
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Turn off the motor.  It will no longer respond to any other macros.
 
  
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'''Parameters'''
 
  
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:''This macro has no parameters''
 
  
  
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'''Return value'''
 
  
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:''This call does not return a value''
 
  
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==Macro reference==
  
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===DecrementStep===
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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|-
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''DecrementStep'''
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| colspan="2" | Move the motor backwards by one step.&nbsp;
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|-
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
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| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
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|}
  
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==Simulation macro reference==
 
  
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===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>SetTarget</tt></u></span>===
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===DisableMotor===
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Assign a panel object to be moved by the motor.
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''DisableMotor'''
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| colspan="2" | Turn off the motor. It will no longer respond to any other macros.&nbsp;
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
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| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
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|}
  
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Once linked, the object will respond to the 'Motor Simulation' properties, and it
 
  
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will be moved whenever the motor is stepped.
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===EnableMotor===
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''EnableMotor'''
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| colspan="2" | Turn on the motor. This must be done before it will respond to any other macros.&nbsp;
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
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| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
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|}
  
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'''Parameters'''
 
  
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:[[Variable Types|HANDLE]] ''target''
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===IncrementStep===
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::An object to be moved by the motor.
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
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'''Return value'''
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''IncrementStep'''
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:''This call does not return a value''
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| colspan="2" | Move the motor forward by one step.&nbsp;
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
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| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
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|}
  
  
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===SetTarget===
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''SetTarget'''
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| colspan="2" | Assign a panel object to be moved by the motor. Once linked, the object will respond to the 'Motor Simulation' properties, and it will be moved whenever the motor is stepped.&nbsp;
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-h32-icon.png]] - HANDLE
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| width="90%" | target
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| colspan="2" | An object to be moved by the motor.&nbsp;
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
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| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
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|}
  
  
 
==Property reference==
 
==Property reference==
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 1</u></span>
 
  
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This property is of type ''Single digital pin'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Coil_1''.
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; background-color:#FFFFFF;"
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Chip pin to which the first motor coil is connected.
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#D8C9D8;" | [[File:Fc9-prop-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''Properties'''  
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 2</u></span>
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This property is of type ''Single digital pin'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Coil_2''.
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#EAE1EA;" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#EAE1EA; color:#4B008D;" | Connections
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Chip pin to which the second motor coil is connected.
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 3</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Driver
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This property is of type ''Single digital pin'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Coil_3''.
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Chip pin to which the third motor coil is connected.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]]
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 4</u></span>
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| width="90%" | Coil 1
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This property is of type ''Single digital pin'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Coil_4''.
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| colspan="2" | Chip pin to which the first motor coil is connected.&nbsp;
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Chip pin to which the fourth motor coil is connected.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Coil 2
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Winding Type</u></span>
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| colspan="2" | Chip pin to which the second motor coil is connected.&nbsp;
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This property is of type ''Fixed list of ints'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Winding_Type''.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]]
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The polarity settings of the motor windings.
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| width="90%" | Coil 3
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Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value.
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| colspan="2" | Chip pin to which the third motor coil is connected.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Step Type</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Coil 4
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This property is of type ''Fixed list of ints'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Step_Type''.
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| colspan="2" | Chip pin to which the fourth motor coil is connected.&nbsp;
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Trade accuracy against torque by changing the type of stepping.
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#EAE1EA;" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
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Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine which modes your device supports.
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#EAE1EA; color:#4B008D;" | Motor Setup
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Steps Per Revolution</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
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This property is of type ''Signed integer'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''Steps_Per_Rev''.
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| width="90%" | Winding Type
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The number of steps it takes for the motor shaft to turn a full circle (360 degrees).
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| colspan="2" | The polarity settings of the motor windings. Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value.&nbsp;
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Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Step Type
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Rotating Part</u></span>
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| colspan="2" | Trade accuracy against torque by changing the type of stepping. Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine which modes your device supports.&nbsp;
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''moving_part''.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-14-icon.png]]
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Select a panel object here that will represent the moving part of the motor - for example, an
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| width="90%" | Steps Per Revolution
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output shaft or actuator.
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| colspan="2" | The number of steps it takes for the motor shaft to turn a full circle (360 degrees). Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Rotation Centre</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-15-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Angle Increment
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''axis''.
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| colspan="2" | Amount of change in the shaft angle when the IncrementStep / DecrementStep functions are called.&nbsp;
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Select a panel object to be the centre of rotation of the 'Rotating Part'. If non is chosen, the
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#EAE1EA;" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
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'Rotating Part' will revove around its own axes.
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#EAE1EA; color:#4B008D;" | Motor Simulation
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Rotate Around</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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This property is of type ''Fixed list of ints'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''rot_axis''.
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| width="90%" | Rotating Part
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The axis of the 'Rotaion Centre' object around which the 'Rotating Part' will rotate.
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| colspan="2" | Select a panel object here that will represent the moving part of the motor - for example, an output shaft or actuator.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Enable Sim</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Rotation Centre
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This property is of type ''True or false'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''coils_enable''.
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| colspan="2" | Select a panel object to be the centre of rotation of the 'Rotating Part'. If non is chosen, the 'Rotating Part' will revove around its own axes.&nbsp;
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Turn coil simulation on and off.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 1</u></span>
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| width="90%" | Rotate Around
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''coil1_object''.
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| colspan="2" | The axis of the 'Rotaion Centre' object around which the 'Rotating Part' will rotate.&nbsp;
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Choose a panel object to represent the first coil. The simulation will automatically change this
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#EAE1EA;" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#EAE1EA; color:#4B008D;" | Coil Simulation
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object's color to visualise when it is energised.
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 2</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-7-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Waveforms
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''coil2_object''.
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| colspan="2" | Allows waveforms to be auto generated on the data recorder window.&nbsp;
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Choose a panel object to represent the second coil.  The simulation will automatically change this
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-7-icon.png]]
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object's color to visualise when it is energised.
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| width="90%" | Coil Simulation
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 3</u></span>
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| colspan="2" | Turn coil simulation on and off.&nbsp;
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''coil3_object''.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Coil 1
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Choose a panel object to represent the third coil.  The simulation will automatically change this
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| colspan="2" | Choose a panel object to represent the first coil.  The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised.&nbsp;
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object's color to visualise when it is energised.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Coil 4</u></span>
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| width="90%" | Coil 2
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This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''coil4_object''.
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| colspan="2" | Choose a panel object to represent the second coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised.&nbsp;
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Choose a panel object to represent the fourth coil.  The simulation will automatically change this
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Coil 3
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object's color to visualise when it is energised.
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| colspan="2" | Choose a panel object to represent the third coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Colour Non Active Coil</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
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This property is of type ''Color picker'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''colour_non_act''.
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| width="90%" | Coil 4
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Make coil object this colour when they are NOT energised.
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| colspan="2" | Choose a panel object to represent the fourth coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Colour Active Coil</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-1-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Colour Non Active Coil
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This property is of type ''Color picker'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''colour_act''.
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| colspan="2" | Make coil object this colour when they are NOT energised.&nbsp;
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Make the coil objects this colour when they ARE energised,.
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-1-icon.png]]
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Gear Ratio</u></span>
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| width="90%" | Colour Active Coil
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This property is of type ''Floating point'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''gear_ratio''.
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| colspan="2" | Make the coil objects this colour when they ARE energised,.&nbsp;
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Set a non-zero value here to make the target object rotate whenever the motor spins.  The target
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| width="10%" align="center" style="background-color:#EAE1EA;" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#EAE1EA; color:#4B008D;" | Target Object
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will revolve around the same axis as the motor's own 'Moving Part' (e.g. drive shaft).
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A value of 1.00 make the target spin at the same speed as the motor.  Choose other values
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-15-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Gear Ratio
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to set the ratio of a 'virtual gearbox' to change the speed of the target's movement.
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| colspan="2" | Set a non-zero value here to make the target object rotate whenever the motor spins. The target will revolve around the same axis as the motor's own 'Moving Part' (e.g. drive shaft). A value of 1.00 make the target spin at the same speed as the motor. Choose other values to set the ratio of a 'virtual gearbox' to change the speed of the target's movement.&nbsp;
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>X Linear Pitch</u></span>
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-15-icon.png]]
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This property is of type ''Floating point'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''x_pitch''.
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| width="90%" | X Linear Pitch
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Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its X-Axis whenever the motor spins.
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| colspan="2" | Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its X-Axis whenever the motor spins. The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the screw pitch.&nbsp;
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The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it
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| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-15-icon.png]]
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| width="90%" | Y Linear Pitch
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simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the
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This property is of type ''Floating point'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''y_pitch''.
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Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its Y-Axis whenever the motor spins.
 
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The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it
 
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simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the
 
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screw pitch.
 
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Z Linear Pitch</u></span>
 
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This property is of type ''Floating point'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''z_pitch''.
 
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Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its Z-Axis whenever the motor spins.
 
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The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it
 
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simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the
 
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screw pitch.
 

Latest revision as of 11:57, 3 November 2023

Author Matrix Ltd
Version 1.2
Category Mechatronics


Stepper Motor Template component

Enables the creation of a stepper motor component by specifying objects for its appearance. 'Attach to...' property should be exposed in any components buit from this - this sets a target object to be joined to the motor shaft. The target can then be rotated around the axis with a custom gear ration, or moved linearly according to the pitch of a given lead screw.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_Stepper_Motor_Base.fcfx

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

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Macro reference

DecrementStep

Fc9-comp-macro.png DecrementStep
Move the motor backwards by one step. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


DisableMotor

Fc9-comp-macro.png DisableMotor
Turn off the motor. It will no longer respond to any other macros. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


EnableMotor

Fc9-comp-macro.png EnableMotor
Turn on the motor. This must be done before it will respond to any other macros. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


IncrementStep

Fc9-comp-macro.png IncrementStep
Move the motor forward by one step. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


SetTarget

Fc9-comp-macro.png SetTarget
Assign a panel object to be moved by the motor. Once linked, the object will respond to the 'Motor Simulation' properties, and it will be moved whenever the motor is stepped. 
Fc9-h32-icon.png - HANDLE target
An object to be moved by the motor. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-conn-icon.png Connections
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Driver
 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Coil 1
Chip pin to which the first motor coil is connected. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Coil 2
Chip pin to which the second motor coil is connected. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Coil 3
Chip pin to which the third motor coil is connected. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Coil 4
Chip pin to which the fourth motor coil is connected. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Motor Setup
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Winding Type
The polarity settings of the motor windings. Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value. 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Step Type
Trade accuracy against torque by changing the type of stepping. Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine which modes your device supports. 
Fc9-type-14-icon.png Steps Per Revolution
The number of steps it takes for the motor shaft to turn a full circle (360 degrees). Refer to the data-sheet for your chosen hardware to determine this value. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Angle Increment
Amount of change in the shaft angle when the IncrementStep / DecrementStep functions are called. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Motor Simulation
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Rotating Part
Select a panel object here that will represent the moving part of the motor - for example, an output shaft or actuator. 
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Rotation Centre
Select a panel object to be the centre of rotation of the 'Rotating Part'. If non is chosen, the 'Rotating Part' will revove around its own axes. 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Rotate Around
The axis of the 'Rotaion Centre' object around which the 'Rotating Part' will rotate. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Coil Simulation
Fc9-type-7-icon.png Waveforms
Allows waveforms to be auto generated on the data recorder window. 
Fc9-type-7-icon.png Coil Simulation
Turn coil simulation on and off. 
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Coil 1
Choose a panel object to represent the first coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised. 
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Coil 2
Choose a panel object to represent the second coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised. 
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Coil 3
Choose a panel object to represent the third coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised. 
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Coil 4
Choose a panel object to represent the fourth coil. The simulation will automatically change this object's color to visualise when it is energised. 
Fc9-type-1-icon.png Colour Non Active Coil
Make coil object this colour when they are NOT energised. 
Fc9-type-1-icon.png Colour Active Coil
Make the coil objects this colour when they ARE energised,. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Target Object
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Gear Ratio
Set a non-zero value here to make the target object rotate whenever the motor spins. The target will revolve around the same axis as the motor's own 'Moving Part' (e.g. drive shaft). A value of 1.00 make the target spin at the same speed as the motor. Choose other values to set the ratio of a 'virtual gearbox' to change the speed of the target's movement. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png X Linear Pitch
Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its X-Axis whenever the motor spins. The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the screw pitch. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Y Linear Pitch
Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its Y-Axis whenever the motor spins. The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the screw pitch. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Z Linear Pitch
Set this to a non-zero value to move the target object linearly along its Z-Axis whenever the motor spins. The value is the distance to move (world units) per complete rotation of the motor shaft - i.e. it simulates a typical linear drive that uses a lead-screw, with the property value equal to the screw pitch. 
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