3-8. Excitation Mode: Half Step

Excitation Mode: Half step

It is possible to turn the motor by only half of the full step angle (45 degrees in this example). This operation mode is called half-step mode.  

Chapter 3 Operating Principle of Stepping Motor

3-1. Operation Image
3-2. Step Operation
3-3. Step Angle
3-4. Magnetic Pole of the Stator
3-5. Motor Current and Rotor Rotation
3-6. Excitation Mode
3-7. Excitation Mode: Full Step
3-9. Excitation Mode: Micro Step
3-10. Summary of Excitation Modes
3-11. 2-Phase 4-Pole Motor
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