How Stepper Motors Work - Electric motor

The video tutorial explains the workings of stepper motors, highlighting their precision control capabilities, which make them essential in automation and manufacturing. It covers the components of stepper motors, including the rotor, stator, and coils, and explains how electromagnetic fields facilitate motor rotation. Different types of stepper motors, such as permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid motors, are discussed, along with various control methods like wave drive, full step, half step, and microstep. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of control mechanisms in determining motor speed and direction.

How does the switching sequence affect the direction of rotation in a stepper motor?

What is the purpose of using multiple coils in a stepper motor?

Describe the wave drive method of controlling a stepper motor.

What advantages does microstepping provide in the operation of a stepper motor?