[redbeard (Damien)]

Originally Posted by bojan

Hi Damien,

If you go with DC motor, make sure the dynamic braking is implemented, like in my version (Post #2 in this thead).
This is to avoid motor overshoot, it may be annoying with bigger motors.
I solved this with electronics... you can use QPDT switch and suitable wiring (I didn't have it at hand then). I have the 9V battery inside housing for 10 years, and it is still OK.

Thanks Bojan,

Yes I have implemented dynamic braking. It was very easy as I used a L298N DC Stepper Motor Driver Module Dual H Bridge Control Board.
By manipulating the I/O pins, you control how it works eg: dynamic braking, standby mode, speed (pwm), and motor direction. The module was under $5

I like what you have done without a micro, I'll have to look into it a bit more.

Cheers,
Damien.

I didn't realise the Moonlite controller could operate without PC - a 12 V battery might be an option. I also found this non-PC, 12 V one: http://www.siderealtrading.com.au/pr...er-controller/

Yes, great for when there is no PC. It is the Stepper motor controller.

Cheers,
Damien