Hooking up a Linear actuator

Using Arduino Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Hello

I need help hooking up this linear actuator. I have read that it is like a stepper motor however i am unable to determine which wire is the power and all the combinations i tried would not work.

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If the linear actuator is indeed based on a 2 phase, 4 wire stepper, then you need a suitable bipolar stepper driver.

To choose a stepper driver, you need to know the voltage and resistance or current rating of the windings.

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Then read Robin's excellent Stepper Motor Basics: Stepper Motor Basics - Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC - Arduino Forum

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Am I imagining things or does that putative 4-wire motor have 5 wires?

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Hi,
Does it have any part numbers on it?
Where did you get it?
You need to use the resistance range of a DMM to determine the internal wiring.

Tom.... :slight_smile:

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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-phase-4-wire-35-stepper-motor-Micro-Stepper-Electric-motor-Positioning-Pushrod-10mm-stroke-Free/32311874595.html

Black wire is ground.

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