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Stepper Motor Step Angle

Angle turned per step from steps per revolution.

Formula

\theta = \frac{360}{S}

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Variables

θStep angle (degrees)

SSteps per revolution

Example

S=200: θ = 1.8° per step

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The common 1.8° stepper gives 200 precise stops per turn — the workhorse of 3D printers.

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