Stepper motor and induction heater element control

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First time working with a stepper motor, and micro controller. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post.

I need to control this stepper motor , www.robotshop.com/en/42byg-through-type-lead-screw-stepper-motor.html
And also run an induction heating element similar to this; Approx 500 watts for 5 minutes

Basic function is the stepper will cycle the lead screw one direction to a set point. Then activation of the heating element with temperature probe feed back to control the temperature.

Battery power up to 20 volt.

The device would need upon powering up to go through a preset program without user input, so would that be writing to the flash?

I’ve never used the Arduino but I am assuming its the place to start.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!!

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@radler Welcome to the community. If you’re new to programming, Arduino is an excellent choice. You will also need a compatible stepper motor controller (there is normally Arduino-compatible sample code, but check just in case as it will save you quite a bit of time). Regarding the heating element, you can use a relay, though it will need to be high current. 20V battery power is not a standard voltage - what are you using?

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Thanks for that information. Sounds like I am on the right track, never programmed with Arduino before. The voltage was just a suggestion. Was thinking could take apart a 20v drill battery or similar.

-Brent