Anyone know where to get a couple of cheap encoders I can use on a double shafted stepper?? Do they even make such a thing??

If your thinking of turning the stepper motor into a servo motor you have the wrong type of motor for that. You will need a DC motor. If you want an encoder for some other reason then you can check out www.usdigital.com The E2 is not too expensive.

Jeff

Encoders are optional with stepper motors, but your driver and/or controller has to have provision for them.

Servo motors require encoders and the drivers provide for encoder input by definition. :)

robotic regards,

Tom