Tic T249 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller

SKU: POLOLU-3139 Brand: Pololu
The Tic T249 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller makes basic control of a stepper motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free...
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$75.23 AUD, exc GST

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The Tic family of stepper motor controllers makes it easy to add basic control of a bipolar stepper motor to a variety of projects. These versatile, general-purpose modules support six different control interfaces: USB for direct connection to a computer, TTL serial and I²C for use with a microcontroller, RC hobby servo pulses for use in an RC system, analog voltages for use with a potentiometer or analog joystick, and quadrature encoder for use with a rotary encoder dial. They also offer many settings that can be configured using Pololu's free configuration utility (for Windows, Linux, and macOS). This software simplifies initial setup of the device and allows for in-system testing and monitoring of the controller via USB (a micro-B USB cable is required to connect the Tic to a computer).

The table below lists the members of the Tic family and shows the key differences among them.

  Tic T500 Tic T834 Tic T825 Tic T249 Tic 36v4
Operating voltage range: 4.5 V to 35 V(1) 2.5 V to 10.8 V 8.5 V to 45 V(1) 10 V to 47 V(1) 8 V to 50 V(1)
Max continuous current per phase(no additional cooling): 1.5 A 1.5 A 1.5 A 1.8 A 4 A
Peak current per phase(additional cooling required): 2.5 A 2 A 2.5 A 4.5 A 6 A
Microstep resolutions: fullhalf1/41/8 fullhalf1/41/81/161/32 fullhalf1/41/81/161/32 fullhalf1/41/81/161/32 fullhalf1/41/81/161/321/641/1281/256
Automatic decay selection: Yes     Yes Yes
Automatic gain control (AGC):       Yes  
Driver IC: MP6500 DRV8834 DRV8825 TB67S249FTG discrete MOSFETs

1 See product pages and user’s guide for operating voltage limitations.

Tic T500 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller, bottom view with dimensions.

Tic T834 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller, bottom view with dimensions.

Tic T825 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller, bottom view with dimensions.

Tic T249 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller, bottom view with dimensions.

Tic 36v4 USB Multi-Interface High-Power Stepper Motor Controller, bottom view with dimensions.

Features and specifications

  • Open-loop speed or position control of one bipolar stepper motor
  • A variety of control interfaces:
    • USB for direct connection to a computer
    • TTL serial operating at 5 V for use with a microcontroller
    • I²C for use with a microcontroller
    • RC hobby servo pulses for use in an RC system
    • Analog voltage for use with a potentiometer or analog joystick
    • Quadrature encoder input for use with a rotary encoder dial, allowing full rotation without limits (not for position feedback)
    • STEP/DIR inputs for compatibility with existing stepper motor control firmware
  • Acceleration and deceleration limiting
  • Maximum stepper speed: 50,000 steps per second
  • Very slow speeds down to 1 step every 200 seconds (or 1 step every 1428 seconds with reduced resolution).
  • Selectable microstep modes up to 1/256-step resolution:
    • The Tic 36v4 supports full-step to 1/256-step modes
    • The Tic T825, Tic T834, and T249 support full-step to 1/32-step modes
    • The Tic T500 supports full-step to 1/8-step modes
  • Digitally adjustable current limit
  • Optional safety controls to avoid unexpectedly powering the motor
  • Input calibration (learning) and adjustable scaling degree for analog and RC signals
  • 5 V regulator (no external logic voltage supply needed)
  • Optional limit switch inputs with homing capabilities
  • Optional kill switch inputs
  • STEP/DIR outputs for controlling external stepper motor drivers
  • Connects to a computer through USB via a USB A to Micro-B cable (not included)
  • Free configuration software available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Arduino library makes it easy to get started using these controllers with an Arduino or compatible board
  • Comprehensive user’s guide

Details for item #3139

The Tic T249 is based on the TB67S249FTG IC from Toshiba, which allows the Tic T249 to offer several unique and innovative features. One of these is Toshiba’s Active Gain Control (AGC), which automatically reduces the stepper motor current below the set limit based on the actual load on the motor, allowing for reduced unnecessary heat generation and higher peak power when the motor actually needs it. Another is Toshiba’s Advanced Dynamic Mixed Decay (ADMD) technology, which dynamically switches between slow and fast decay modes based on the actual motor current, providing higher efficiency and smoother steps at high speed than you get with traditional timing-based mixed decay.

The Tic T249 can operate from 10 V to 47 V and can deliver up to approximately 1.8 A continuous per phase without a heat sink or forced air flow (the peak current per phase is 4.5 A). This version is sold unassembled so soldering is necessary to use it.

Tic T249 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller (without connectors soldered) with included headers and terminal blocks.

A version is also available that requires no soldering to use as the terminal blocks and main header pins are already installed.

People often buy this product together with:

Tic T500 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller Tic T500 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller
Tic 36v4 USB Multi-Interface High-Power Stepper Motor Controller Tic 36v4 USB Multi-Interface High-Power Stepper Motor Controller

Dimensions

Size: 1.50" × 1.05" × 0.42"1
Weight: 5.8 g1

General specifications

Model: Tic T249
Motor driver: TB67S249FTG
Control interface: USB; non-inverted TTL serial; I²C; RC servo pulses; analog voltage; quadrature encoder
Minimum operating voltage: 10 V
Maximum operating voltage: 47 V2
Continuous current per phase: 1.8 A3
Maximum current per phase: 4.5 A4
Maximum step rate: 50000 PPS
Microstep resolutions: full, non-circular 1/2, circular 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32
Reverse voltage protection?: Y5
Connectors soldered?: N

Identifying markings

PCB dev codes: tic05a
Other PCB markings: 0J11911

Notes:

1
Without included optional hardware.
2
Reverse voltage protection only works up to 40 V.
3
Without a heat sink or forced air flow.
4
With sufficient additional cooling.
5
To -40 V. Connecting supplies over 40 V in reverse can damage the device.

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