A4988

Modules

Also known as: A4988 Stepper Motor Driver, A4988 Stepstick

A4988 pinout diagram
PinNameFunction
1ENABLEActive LOW - enables motor outputs
2MS1Microstep resolution select bit 1
3MS2Microstep resolution select bit 2
4MS3Microstep resolution select bit 3
5RESETActive LOW - resets driver (tie to SLEEP for normal use)
6SLEEPActive LOW - puts driver in low-power sleep mode
7STEPRising edge advances motor one (micro)step
8DIRSets rotation direction
9VMOTMotor power supply, 8V-35V
10GNDMotor supply ground
111BStepper coil 1 output
121AStepper coil 1 output
132AStepper coil 2 output
142BStepper coil 2 output
15GNDLogic ground
16VDDLogic supply, 3-5.5V

Summary

Microstepping bipolar stepper motor driver module. Handles current regulation and step sequencing internally — only needs STEP and DIR pulses from a microcontroller, standard in 3D printers, CNC, and camera sliders.