What are the pros and cons of stepper motors (think NEMA 17's) vs large servos?

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Jaraya
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What are the pros and cons of stepper motors (think NEMA 17's) vs large servos?

Post by Jaraya » Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:19 am

I've not really done DIY robotic stuff before, and was wondering what the differences were between stepper motors and servos.

From what I could tell when I compared NEMA 17's to various servos on amazon:

NEMA 17 Stepper Motors:
more precision

heavier

less torque (84oz-in max for NEMA 17)

not restricted (can do full revolutions all day no problem)

faster

Servos:

lighter

less precise

more torque

slower?

can't rotate freely like stepper motors

Is there anything that I'm missing?
Last edited by Jaraya on Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.

saharajenifer
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Re: What are the pros and cons of stepper motors (think NEMA 17's) vs large servos?

Post by saharajenifer » Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:39 pm

Information was useful to me, I searched a lot about it

Jnapvtltd
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Re: What are the pros and cons of stepper motors (think NEMA 17's) vs large servos?

Post by Jnapvtltd » Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:29 pm

You have mentioned all things that are necessary for everyone to consider before going for stepper motors.

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