smiddle2012
- Aug 2, 2012
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Hey all,
I am working on an animatronics project for a robot competition coming up in about 5 months and I could use some help with designing a simple circuit. At least, I hope it is simple.
I have a basic knowledge of electronics, so I can read a circuit diagram, I just have trouble design them. That is what I get for being a materials science guy.
Anyway, I was wondering if there is a simple way, using timers, or transistors or something, to use a potentiometer to control a stepper motor. I want to turn the pot into a 2 direction joystick, each degree the potentiometer moves, moves the stepper motor one step. Is there a way to do this without a micro controller?
The reason I want to do this without a microcontroller is that I am hoping the circuit will be easier to build, thus easier to replace if it breaks, and also cheaper to get the parts for. If anyone here could help me or point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it, and gladly give you a credit at the competition, or even split the credit with you 50/50, this is really the only thing I can't seem to figure out. Thanks in advance, and for all the great help you guys give!
Sincerely,
SM
I am working on an animatronics project for a robot competition coming up in about 5 months and I could use some help with designing a simple circuit. At least, I hope it is simple.
I have a basic knowledge of electronics, so I can read a circuit diagram, I just have trouble design them. That is what I get for being a materials science guy. Anyway, I was wondering if there is a simple way, using timers, or transistors or something, to use a potentiometer to control a stepper motor. I want to turn the pot into a 2 direction joystick, each degree the potentiometer moves, moves the stepper motor one step. Is there a way to do this without a micro controller?
The reason I want to do this without a microcontroller is that I am hoping the circuit will be easier to build, thus easier to replace if it breaks, and also cheaper to get the parts for. If anyone here could help me or point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it, and gladly give you a credit at the competition, or even split the credit with you 50/50, this is really the only thing I can't seem to figure out. Thanks in advance, and for all the great help you guys give!
Sincerely,
SM
