stepper motor library step function - blocking?

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Hi,

Trying to use the stepper library, everything works correctly with single steps in the loop, but when I step a large number of steps, ie. myStepper.step(2000), should I expect this procedure to block the loop (delay the code execution) while it steps?

I apologize, I am new to C++ programming and interpreting the libraries is still mostly beyond my capabilities

Thanks.

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I have no experience of the library but even if the function does block then why not use myStepper.step(1); and count the number of times that you do it. Doing it that way would allow you 2000 opportunities to do something else between steps.

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The Stepper library is very basic. The AccelStepper library can be used in non-blocking mode.

If you are using a stepper driver that just needs step and direction signals (you should be :slight_smile: ) you may not need any library.

And, as @UKHeliBob suggests, you could just make series of calls 1 step at a time and manage the interval between steps yourself.

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how can i use the AccelStepper library or similar without the on loop blocking?

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moebiussurfing:
how can i use the AccelStepper library or similar without the on loop blocking?

Have you tried any of the examples that come with the library?

Start with them. Then if you have a specific question about something you don't understand, please ask it.

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