SparkFun ProDriver and Mini Stepper Motor Driver Hookup Guide

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Troubleshooting

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Motor Misstep

If users experience a jittery response from their motor or their motor missteps, try increasing the drive current with the potentiometer.

ProDriver - pot and vref pin
Mini - pot and vref pin

The potentiometer and VREF pin that can be utilized to control the maximum drive current. (Click to enlarge)

By twisting the potentiometer with a screwdriver, users can configure the total drive current from 0A to 2A.

hardware current limiter
Manipulating the potentiometer on the Mini Stepper Motor Driver with a screwdriver. (Click to enlarge)