A4988 Stepper Motor Driver for RepRap with Header Pins - Purpose and compatibility - Designed for RepRap systems with header connections, enabling easy integration with controller boards and microcontrollers. - Suitable for stepper motors with a phase current of up to 2A, such as NEMA17 motors commonly used in printers. - Simple control interfaces - Provides straightforward step and direction control to simplify wiring and firmware integration. - Performance and tuning - Supports microstepping up to 1/16 step for smoother motion and finer positioning. - Adjustable current limit to balance torque and heat for reliable operation. - Use scenarios - Upgrading or building a DIY 3D printer or RepRap system that uses 2A NEMA17 motors. - Implementing a small CNC or XY plotting machine that requires precise microstepping and reliable step control. - Prototyping motion control projects in robotics or automated systems that use compatible stepper motors.