Small Stepper Motor Temperature

[Frank Perra]

I'm looking for some advice to be able to minimise the temperature of a small stepper motor.   I have a Nema 11 motor that will be going into a confined area and concerned about the temperature of the motor.  The motor will be used intermittently and it does not require  having a great deal of torque.  I have room to provide  limited cooling and/or a heat sink but the area where it will be located is quite confined..   

I have had very limited experience with stepper motors so I have lots to learn.

I would appreciate any advice on how to reduce the running temperature of the motor.

Thanks,

Frank Perra

[Sean Jarman]

If the duty is light and intermittent, and you choose the right driver ( any of the more modern ones like stepsticks) it probably won't need any cooling.

Sean

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[Frank Perra]

Hi Sean

That’s very helpful. I’ll look into the stepsticks controllers you suggested. 

Thank you

Frank

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