PIC Control Switch 4 motor

[frank02189]

Hi
Is it possible to have a single stepper drive that would be connectded to a PIC control switch that was connected to 4 stepper motors and the switch would send the power and signal to each motor one at a time.
Would anyone be able to build a control box for this?
Thanks
frank02189@yahoo.com

[pminmo]

Why?

[frank02189]

Hi Phil
I need to control multiple motors but not at the same time.
But to switch to motors automatic would be a program maybe for a PIC.
Any ideas on what switches I could use.
Thinking of useing bipolar nema 17 size stepper motors.
Thanks
Frank

[smarbaga]

yes that is possible and not to dificult.

[smarbaga]

yes that is possible and not to dificult.
you could do it with a simple logic circuit as well , or with a mechanical switch

[frank02189]

Hi
Any ideas on how to program a PIC to do that?
What would a board configuration look like?
What type of automatic switch would be needed to be able to power the motors.
Thanks
Frank

[pminmo]

The easiest would be with mechanical relays, as long as you had a couple hundred milliseconds to do it. 4 simple 4 pole single throw relays. The relays would be controlled by the micro.

I need a little more to go on as to your abilities to program. Usually for a novice, something like a basic stamp (http://www.parallax.com/) is the easiest.

[frank02189]

Interesting ideas would have to be proved but this is beyond my capabilities to do so.
I suppose that if someone was challenged then i would be interested in having that board.
Thanks
Frank

[studysession]

The basic stamp is great. I use it in some of my projects.

[pminmo]

Frank,
We're shooting in the dark as to how to help you. i.e. need more info. If your not comfortable with a public forum, you can PM me or email me.