Hello everyone!
I am a complete newbie as far as most electronics go and have limited experience with Arduino but I cant help but want to build a 3D printer and/or a CNC machine. I've been tinkering with my Arduino and some DC motors and recently was able to purchase 2 used printers and a used scanner to harvest the stepper motors out of them. The question I have is does anyone have any experience with these stepper motors?
Stepper-Motor 28BYJ-48
Just wondering if they are quailty or just junk and not suitable for a stable build. Also when scavenging parts, does it matter if they are 4 wire vs 5 wire steppers as long as I can control them with a driver? I mean I understand the differences as far as unipolar, bipolar, etc... but is one more precise than the other?
Also, can I reuse the rods from these machines in the new build?
Thanks!
Tim
I am a complete newbie as far as most electronics go and have limited experience with Arduino but I cant help but want to build a 3D printer and/or a CNC machine. I've been tinkering with my Arduino and some DC motors and recently was able to purchase 2 used printers and a used scanner to harvest the stepper motors out of them. The question I have is does anyone have any experience with these stepper motors?
Stepper-Motor 28BYJ-48
Just wondering if they are quailty or just junk and not suitable for a stable build. Also when scavenging parts, does it matter if they are 4 wire vs 5 wire steppers as long as I can control them with a driver? I mean I understand the differences as far as unipolar, bipolar, etc... but is one more precise than the other?
Also, can I reuse the rods from these machines in the new build?
Thanks!
Tim