Powering Stepper Motor and Motor Controller

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Belwell1
 
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Powering Stepper Motor and Motor Controller

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Hi,

I am using the Adafruit stepper motor and the Adafruit DC & Stepper Motor HAT for Raspberry Pi

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2348
https://www.adafruit.com/product/324

I am using a power supply that will have 12V and 10A. Can I plug directly into the system? Is there something I can use to step down the amperage before going into the system?

Thank you for the help!

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Re: Powering Stepper Motor and Motor Controller

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10A is not a problem. Circuits draw the current they require.

For best results, the power supply should be capable of supplying significantly more than the required current.

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Re: Powering Stepper Motor and Motor Controller

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You can connect your power supply directly to the external power terminals on the Motor HAT. As mentioned above, the motor will draw only what it needs. The #324 motor typically draws about 0.7A max.

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