Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?

No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.

Which components are used?

Arduino UNO board, Piezo buzzer, MPU6050 IMU, Moteur pas à pas + ULN2003. They are already available in the simulator library.

How long does it take?

About 25 minutes, advanced level, in 4 guided steps.

What should I know before starting?

The previous tutorial in the series, “DC motor: speed and direction”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.

Is the code provided and checked?

The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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3 · Outputs & actuators

Stepper motor

Advanced25 min

Goal

Make one full turn by counting steps.

Why it matters

A stepper positions itself without a sensor: you count pulses, not time.

What you need

Arduino UNO board
Piezo buzzer
MPU6050 IMU
Moteur pas à pas + ULN2003

Nothing to buy: every component below is simulated in the browser.

Steps

01Add the stepper motor and its driver.
02Define the coil excitation sequence.
03Send 2048 steps (28BYJ-48) for one turn.
04Reverse the sequence to turn the other way.

This tutorial runs inside the Circuitly simulator: your wiring and your code are checked automatically at every step.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?: No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.
Which components are used?: Arduino UNO board, Piezo buzzer, MPU6050 IMU, Moteur pas à pas + ULN2003. They are already available in the simulator library.
How long does it take?: About 25 minutes, advanced level, in 4 guided steps.
What should I know before starting?: The previous tutorial in the series, “DC motor: speed and direction”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.
Is the code provided and checked?: The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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