wex52:
Anyway, I'm looking through my equipment list, and I've got an LM7805CT voltage regulator which I can attach to
Can you post your equipment list.
Also ask prof if he knows if a pp3 will drive that motor.
delay(500) is in the loop so step isonly executed every 1/2 sec so it is possible it is working but the gearing means you do not notice it.
wex52:
He did have us buy 9V battery strap, but I'm a little hesitant to just directly connect a 9V battery to my motor.
This sounds as though he knows the arduino does not supply enough current.
However it will not last long so if you spend 3 hours debugging it could be flat, test it with a meter as larry suggested.
How is the arduino powered ?.