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Can a stepper motor be rotated in the same direction after a 360 deg rotation

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VinayKumarPabha

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Can we rotate a stepper motor in the same direction continuously after it rotates 360 degrees in one direction. Does any damage happen to the motor if we do so?

 
Rotary stepper motors can turn indefinitely in either direction.
 
What is the reason for that question? Is there any position sensor added to the motor? If so, the sensor could have a limit - but never the stepper motor as such.

Gunnar Englund
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
 
The reason for that question is I will be using a stepper motor in a day or two, and I just wanted to know if I can rotate it continuously like a DC motor. Just making sure I am not damaging it.

Anyhow, thank you both of you...

 
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