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Stepper motors are fantastic for projects, but assembling the necessary components—like a microcontroller, stepper driver, power supplies for both motor and microcontroller, and optionally an encoder can lead to bulkiness, high costs, complexity, and challenges in integrating them into compact or space-constrained designs. This project addresses these issues by consolidating everything onto a single board, eliminating the drawbacks with little to no compromises.
The original inspiration for this project was to make a compact USB PD powered stepper driver for home automation of blinds. A whole lot of features were then added and this project now aims to create a versatile stepper motor driver and controller powered by USB Power Delivery (USB PD). By leveraging the capabilities of the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, along with the precision of the TMC2209 stepper motor driver and the sensing capabilities of the AS5600 magnetic rotary position sensor, this system provides a compact and flexible solution for a wide range of stepper motor applications.
## Main Features: ##
- **TMC2209 Stepper Motor Driver:** Incorporates the TMC2209 stepper motor driver, renowned for its silent operation, high precision, and advanced features such as stealthChop™, spreadCycle™ and sensorless homing, ensuring smooth, silent and efficient motor control.
- **USB PD Power:** Utilizes the USB PD standard for power delivery, giving high power, a USB-C connector and no bulky 12 and 24V power bricks needed. It ensures compatibility with a variety of power sources and enabling seamless integration into existing setups. USB PD along with the TMC2209 can drive a stepper motor with upto ~50W of power.