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Consider the following statements about stepper motors.

1. They are usually run open loop.

2. A lost step is not corrected.

3. Microstepping increases the resolution available.

Which of the statements are correct?

  • A.1 and 3 only
  • B.1, 2 and 3
  • C.1 and 2 only
  • D.2 and 3 only

Answer: B

Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct and the first two go together: because a stepper is normally run open loop, nothing detects a lost step and the position error persists until the axis is re-homed. Microstepping subdivides each full step by proportioning the phase currents, improving resolution and smoothness - though the accuracy of an individual microstep is much poorer than that of a full step.

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