How to Control Stepper Motor With Joystick Using Arduino

In this simple tutorial we will learn how to control 2 stepper motors using a rotary encoder sensor & Arduino.

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Step 1: What You Will Need

 

• Arduino UNO (or any other board)
• Stepper motor 28byj-48 & stepper motor driver board
• Analog Joystick module
• Jumper wires
• Visuino program: Download Visuino

Step 2: Brought by PCBWay

Step 3: The Circuit

 

Step 4: Start Visuino, and Select the Arduino UNO Board Type

The Visuino: https://www.visuino.com also needs to be installed. Download Free version or register for a Free Trial.

Start Visuino as shown in the first picture Click on the “Tools” button on the Arduino component (Picture 1) in Visuino When the dialog appears, select “Arduino UNO” as shown on Picture 2

Step 5: In Visuino Add Components

Step 6: In Visuino Set Components

• Select “Stepper1” and in the properties window select “Steps Per Second” and click on the pin Icon and select “Float SinkPin“
• Select “DeadZoneScaled1” and in the properties window set “Output Range” > “Max” to 800 and “Output Range” > “Min” to -800
• This is the Max speed and you can adjust it to your needs

Step 7: In Visuino Connect Components

• Connect Arduino Analog pin [0] to “Joystick1” Axis X [In]
• Connect “Joystick1” Axis X [Out] to “DeadZoneScaled1” pin [In]
• Connect “DeadZoneScaled1” pin [Out] to “Stepper1” pin [Steps Per Second]
• Connect “Stepper1” pin [0] to Arduino digital pin [2]
• Connect “Stepper1” pin [1] to Arduino digital pin [3]
• Connect “Stepper1” pin [2] to Arduino digital pin [4]
• Connect “Stepper1” pin [3] to Arduino digital pin [5]

Step 8: Generate, Compile, and Upload the Arduino Code

 

In Visuino, at the bottom click on the “Build” Tab, make sure the correct port is selected, then click on the “Compile/Build and Upload” button.

Step 9: Play