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Aurdino for macro stacking - testing the water

I had ordered some of the necessary elements and have started to do some of the basic stuff with each. I am yet to get the rail itself and it may take some more time. But for the testing I have just connected two wheels to the Stepper Motor.


What I have now:
1) Aurdino Uno
2) Stepper Motor
3) LCD Display, 16x4
4) Keypad, 4x4
5) Easydriver for Stepper Motor
And accessories like Breadboard, Jumper wires, multimeter..




First I started testing each module - Motor, Display and keyboard.

Next started to integrate them and test.

Although it's not fully functional, I am able to update the display and make the motor work based on the keypad entries.

Long way to go, but I am excited to complete my first milestone.


Next step: transfer the circuit to a proto board and make it to work like this.

Further improve the logic and bring the shutter release aspect into the system.
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