Today we decided to test how the stepper motor works when given a step function. So, we have gone to the lab today to use the Arbitrary Waveform generator. And after spending a couple of hours to learn how to use the machine properly, we are able to make the stepper motor move with various step sizes, step speeds, making it start and stop, etc. The results of these experiments will be useful when programming our pic, which we will be the goal of our next meeting provided we are able to acquire a pic programmer. A video of our results will be posted shortly.
Also as an update to our project, we have decided to use a laptop instead of the NSLU. And should we have time after completing the project, we will go back to it. This will allow us to advance in our project without further hindrances.
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