u/Optimal-Fact-2791

Hey All,

I am working on a 6 axis robotic arm project right now and im using stepper motors. The stepper motors I am using are pretty beefy for obvious reasons. The motors are rated for 48V at 6 amps. The motor controller im using is supposed to be happy to accomplish this.

My power supply displays the amount of current being used however what I am reading is .45A. while my controller is set to request up to 5.9 amps. Where am I going wrong or is this expected behavior?

Thanks for the help!

Motor: (Not using the controller)

Driver: CNC Digital Stepper Driver DM556