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A project log for Internet of Things Microscope

We are updating the microscope using open source materials to make microscopy accessible globally

arch-reactorArch Reactor 05/29/2016 at 19:430 Comments

I have been busy this weekend as I have received the stepper controllers. So far I have wired them into the pi. This step took a few as I wanted to take my time making the breadboard look nice. I have been digging into the software side of the motor control a bit and I have installed RPi.GPIO and have been working on a python script to test the motor. More to come on Thursday when Ninju looks at what I have done and makes it interface with the web.

A few tips when using the easy drivers:

  1. Careful to wire all the grounds together
  2. Do not connect or disconnect a motor while the driver is energized. This will cause permanent damage to the A3967 IC.
  3. To wire in the Steppers please follow the newest project guide.

We purchased the drivers here for there low price of $8.92 dollars each.

http://www.robotshop.com/en/easydriver-stepper-motor-controller.html

Also we we able to get a few more very clear screen shots from the new setup. Below is a pictures of a circuit board and wood fibers


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