StepPulse
Stepper Motor Signal Generator
- Overview
- Commands
- Samples
- On-Module Code
A 3-axis stepper-pulse generator that produces the step and direction signals stepper drivers need — without including the driver itself. Wire any compatible driver (isolated bench drivers, industrial drivers, hobby boards) and feed it clean pulses with simple text commands over any supported interface.
Common uses: large-format CNC routers, industrial pick-and-place, lab automation with high-current isolated drivers, and any project where you've already chosen the driver and just need clean step signals.
Key features • X,Y,and Z axis control | Resources 📄 Schematics PID: 0x02000C |
Modules ship without cables to reduce waste. Some specialty boards include a USB cable; for the rest, see Cables to add cables to your order.
Commands this module accepts. See Samples for runnable code in popular host languages.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
DVer() | This driver version. |
StepX(d,s) | Run axis X with d: direction, s: steps. |
StepY(d,s) | Run axis Y with d: direction, s: steps. |
StepZ(d,s) | Run axis Z with d: direction, s: steps. |
SetX(d,s) | Set axis X in sync mode with d: direction, s: steps. |
SetY(d,s) | Set axis Y in sync mode with d: direction, s: steps. |
SetZ(d,s) | Set axis Z in sync mode with d: direction, s: steps. |
sync_all() | Run axis in synchronize mode. |
run_all() | Run axis in asynchronous mode. |
Peek under the hood
The script below is this module's driver — it teaches the hardware how to respond to the commands listed above. It ships pre-loaded from the factory; most users never need to open it.
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Example code that calls this module's commands from popular host languages.
New here? See Get Started to connect a module and send your first command.
- Python
- MicroPython
- JavaScript
- .NET
- Arduino
- MicroBlocks
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This sample runs in MicroBlocks on a any host board that's connected/tethered to this module, or a chain of modules. This module keeps its official DUELink firmware and module driver and responds to commands from the connected MicroBlocks-running host. New here? See the MicroBlocks page.
There are two ways to use it:
Open the full sample — the complete project (the module's library plus a ready-to-run example) opens directly on the MicroBlocks website.
Add just the libraries to your own project — copy the link, then in your MicroBlocks project click Add Library → Cloud and paste it. This loads this module's libraries into your project without replacing your current work.
Copy Library LinkCode that runs directly on this module's MCU. See how On-Module Code allows modules to run standalone.
- Script
- Arduino IDE
This example runs using the default DUELink Internal Engine using its Scripting Language, and it expects the module's driver to be loaded first, see the Commands Tab.
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See Arduino IDE page for more info.
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Ordering Info
| Product | Part Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DUELink StepPulse | GDL-ACSTEPP-A | $9.95 |