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# Stepper_TB6612
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This is a derived class of **StepperControl** designed to operate stepper motors driven by a [Toshiba TB6612](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/datasheets/TB6612FNG_datasheet_en_20121101.pdf) (or equivalent) chip, either with or without the use of ESP32 PWM pins.
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The Toshiba TB6612 is a generic motor driver providing direct control of two full H-bridges. Wiring for the [Adafruit TB6612 1.2A DC/Stepper Motor Driver Breakout Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-tb6612-h-bridge-dc-stepper-motor-driver-breakout) that uses this chip is as follows:
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#### **Power Connections**
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* *VCC* - connect to +3.3V on ESP32
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* *VM+* - connect to external DC power supply that will drive stepper motor (5-13V)
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* *GND* - connect to GND on the ESP32, and to ground of external DC power supply
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#### **Motor Connections**
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* *MOTORA* - connect to the "A" coil of the stepper motor
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* *MOTORB* - connect to the "B" coil of the stepper motor
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#### **Control Connections**
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* *AIN1, AIN2* - connect to two digital pins on the ESP32 - used to control direction and state of coil *A*
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* *BIN1, BIN2* - connect to two digital pins on the ESP32 - used to control direction and state of coil *B*
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* *PWMA, PWMB* - if using PWM, connect to two digital pins on the ESP32; if not, connect to +3.3V on ESP32 to pull high
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* *STBY* - connect to +3.3V on ESP32 to pull high
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The **Stepper_TB6612** class includes two constructors:
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* `Stepper_TB6612(int AIN1, int AIN2, int BIN1, int BIN2)`
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* controls the driver board using only 4 digital pins from the ESP32, where the parameters specify the pin numbers. Supports the following step type modes:
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* FULL_STEP_ONE_PHASE
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* FULL_STEP_TWO_PHASE
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* HALF_STEP
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* `Stepper_TB6612(int AIN1, int AIN2, int BIN1, int BIN2, int PWMA, int PWMB)`
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* controls the driver board using 4 digital pins and 2 PWM pins from the ESP32, where the parameters specify the pin numbers. Supports the following step type modes:
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* FULL_STEP_ONE_PHASE
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* FULL_STEP_TWO_PHASE
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* HALF_STEP
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* QUARTER_STEP
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* EIGHTH_STEP
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---
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[↩️](../Stepper.md) Back to the Stepper Motor Control page
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