Nema 17 Stepper Motor Issues

Here is the link to where we purchased the motor pack: Amazon.com

Here are the motor specifications:
Model No.:17HD48002H-22B
Step Angle: 1.8 deg
Holding Torque: 59Ncm(84 oz.in)
Rated Current/phase: 1.7A
Frame Size: 41 x 41mm
Body Length: 47mm
Shaft Diameter: 5mm
Shaft Length: 22mm
Weight: 380g

I'm using the drv8825 stepper motor driver and a battery pack of 8 alkaline AA batteries giving off 12 V. I can't find out how many amps it gives off, but seems to be somewhere between 2400-3200 mAh.

The arduino is also plugged into my laptop for power.

Thanks for all the help, I've attached my drawing for you.