: a motor whose driveshaft rotates in small steps rather than continuously
called alsostepping motor
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe current generated by a stepper motor is similar to the sinusoidal current of a sound wave. Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2016 Which is what makes this DIY organ made out of stepper motors, built by Youtuber Josh Sheldon, so impressive:How does this organ work? Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2016 Its electronics then activate a set of stepper motors, which make the hands turn smoothly to display the right reading on the face. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2017