Hybrid stepper motors are just another thing that is awesome and can be used in so many things – from robots and 3D printers. These motors are really neat because you can move them in extremely precise 0.00625 degree steps, and they are relatively powerful. Now, it is time to learn about these fantastically stepper motor from HANPOSE.
A hybrid stepper motor is an amalgamation of the best features of these two types of motors. They are known as “hybrid” because they rely on both magnetic and mechanical action to function. They consist of two primary components—the rotor and stator.
One of the advantages of hybrid stepper motors is that they can move in very small steps with great precision. This makes them ideal for applications which require precise positioning, such as with robotics and CNC machines. Another awesome feature of small stepper motor is that they pack a lot of punch for their size. This makes them capable of bearing heavy loads without being overly bulky.
Hybrid stepper motors operate based on the combination of a few types of magnets, namely; permanent magnets and electromagnets. The rotor carries the permanent magnets and the stator has the electromagnets. When an electric current travels through the electromagnets, they produce a magnetic field that interacts with the permanent magnets of the rotor, and makes it advance step by step. The motor can be turned in a controlled manner by switching the current to the electromagnets.
Hybrid stepping motors are found broadly in all kinds of industries for their versatility and accuracy. In the automobile industry, they also serve as motors in car plants, controlling robotic arms that build cars. In medicine, 3d printer stepper motor play a vital role in medical instruments, for example on MRI machines or for surgical robots. HANPOSE 3D printers also use actuators to guide the printing head during movements.
Hybrid stepper motor is frequently compared to a common motor, DC motor, and a servo motor. Although HANPOSE DC motors are very basic and easy to use, every now and then engineers rediscover why they suck: they are not very accurate! Servo motors have the advantage of precision over hybrid stepper motors, but at a higher cost.