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Group: DynoMotion Message: 4504 From: jrccyah Date: 4/6/2012
Subject: Kflop + Kstep Standby Current

In order to keep position and do not overheat stepping motors it is usual to reduce currents when in standby.

How can I do that using  Kflop + Kstep?

Group: DynoMotion Message: 4505 From: Tom Kerekes Date: 4/6/2012
Subject: Re: Kflop + Kstep Standby Current
You can try PWM'ing the Enable line.  Here is a post where it worked for one KSTEP User:
 
 
But your motors shouldn't really overheat.  If they would then they will still overheat if moving continuously.
 
Regards
K