Raspberry Pi: The Ultimate Guide to Controlling Stepper Motors
How to Control a Stepper Motor with Raspberry Pi 5 & L298N Driver | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Welcome back to Raspberry Pi Made Easy! In this video, we'll show you how to control a stepper motor using a Raspberry Pi 5 and an L298N motor driver. This setup is perfect for adding precise movements to your Raspberry Pi projects, whether you're a beginner or an experienced DIY enthusiast.
🔧 What You'll Need:
Raspberry Pi 5
L298N Motor Driver
Stepper Motor
Female-to-Female Jumper Wires
Male-to-Male Jumper Wires
12V Power Supply (AC Adapter)
Breadboard
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Understanding the L298N Motor Driver
01:26 - Breaking Down the Driver Connections
Power Connections
Motor Output Connections
Control Input Connections
Enable Pins
03:19 - Setting Up the Power Connections
04:24 - Connecting the Stepper Motor to the L298N
05:29 - Wiring the Control Pins to Raspberry Pi GPIO
06:43 - Connecting the Enable Pins
07:33 - Coding in Python for Stepper Motor Control
08:10 - Running the Script and Testing the Motor
09:33 - Understanding Steps and Rotations
10:11 - Conclusion and Next Steps
💡 Essential Talking Points:
Understanding the L298N Motor Driver:
Learn how the L298N driver works and why it's ideal for controlling stepper motors with Raspberry Pi 5.
Detailed Hardware Connections:
A step-by-step guide to connecting the L298N driver to the Raspberry Pi 5 and the stepper motor.
Explanation of power connections, including VCC, GND, and the 5V output.
GPIO Pin Configuration:
Learn how to connect the control input pins (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4) to the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins.
Understand the role of the enable pins (ENA, ENB) for motor speed control.
Python Coding for Stepper Motor Control:
Write and understand Python code that sets up the GPIO pins and controls the stepper motor.
Explanation of the step sequence and how to adjust the number of steps and direction.
Testing and Experimentation:
Run the script to control the motor's position, speed, and direction with precision.
Discover how different input values affect the motor's rotation and how to calibrate for your specific motor.
📂 Code & Resources:
Access the complete Python code here:
https://bit.ly/41vdJ8v
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