using arduino with epson diy dtg R-1800 printer

Other Hardware Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
1

would the arduion UNO be my best bet to use with Stepper motor NEMA 17
for my above stated project, moving tray back and forth..

2

Short answer YES.

You should be aware that a NEMA motor has specifications that should be adhered to.
They can be decoded using the full nema number that is stamped on them.
You will also need a DRIVER of some description and a power supply to match the motor.

You didnt give us too much to work on so I wont go into specifics as there are multiple sources and applications all over the internet.

Be aware that many cheaper NEMA motors are not closed loop so if it misses a step due to incorrect configuration it will not return to its exact start position unless you add additional components in the form of a stop switch or similar. That step is quite easy to do.

3

I gave away an R1800 because the ink was so expensive.

What exactly are you trying to create?

These links may help
Stepper Motor Basics
Simple Stepper Code

...R

4

@R2

You heathen !
Who gives away a box full of goodies LOL

5

ballscrewbob:
@R2

You heathen !
Who gives away a box full of goodies LOL

The guy who got it was going to use it - the best I might have done was strip it for 2 or 3 parts.

...R