Trying to make a large sorting machine

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I recommend that you start with analysing your requirements (which you may have done, but did not mention here):

  • Dimensions and mass of objects (incl. nest) to sort -> Will allow to define the size and stability of the grid and how powerful the motors have to be
  • Any time restrictions? -> Will give you a hint how quick and powerful your motors must be
  • Any need for a transmission for the steppermotors? -> May also influence power consumption and timing

Usually off-the-shelf driver boards are available that fit to the motors and are controlled from the microprocessor and there are usually also libraries available that fit to those boards

Just google and you will find lots of sources, like these

https://www.makerguides.com/a4988-stepper-motor-driver-arduino-tutorial/

https://saliterman.umn.edu/sites/saliterman.dl.umn.edu/files/general/tb6600_stepper_motor_driver_with_arduino_tutorial_3_examples.pdf

Hope that helps for the next steps :wink: