Let me start by saying I am a complete newbie.
I thought the system worked a little more “plug and play” than it obviously is and was going to try putting something together for a commercial application if I can make it work (if I went commercial I’d likely try to have the electronics manufactured but I’m trying to make a prototype). I didn’t read things closely when I puchased this Arduino Dual Motor Shield Kit and did not realize I had to assemble it. As a rookie I found the assembly instructions not very useful…Carlos at the RobotShop was more helpful. Attached is a picture of my complete project. If anyone is familiar with this kit and can make comments, I’d appreciate it. I soldered everything except the chips…I figured they would make enough contact that I could leave them loose for now. I wish they included a female connector strip for the motor connections but alas, I ask too much.
Again I was expecting more plug-and-play so now I have to learn more on stepper motors because I am beginning to believe the stepper motors I got will not run off this kit (when attached to an Arduino Uno board).
Besides looking and commenting on the attached picture, I’d appreciate if anyone has a good website or book that can be a technical resource for newbies on stepper motors.