Yes I have a multimeter which shows nothing is being drawn from the stepper after the l293 shield.
While I can find cont wire for stepper.
As stated before. Have had the "uno" working pre shield. "With blink and dc motor"
Had the same issue on the l298n but it would try and spin this was due to power supply this is why in photo I got the step up. Which is now set to 12v for the correct power.
Wiring maybe I'll redo all tonight with solider fittings over juper push.
All wire diagrams and sketchs I've seen online are the way I have it in photo as "stated" I've tired all the simple examples sketchs to have nothing happen.
5v jumper is removed due to external power is being used.