Robotics & Control

Intermediate

Microstepping Resolution

Finer step angle from microstepping a stepper motor.

Formula

\theta_m = \frac{\theta}{m}

Variables

θ_mMicrostep angle

θFull step angle

mMicrosteps per step

Example

1.8° at 16 microsteps: θ_m ≈ 0.1125°

Did You Know?

Microstepping smooths motion and boosts resolution but reduces the motor's holding torque per step.

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