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Four-wire NEMA 17 stepper motor with its colored leads visible

Unknown Stepper Motor Wires? Find the Two Coil Pairs With a Multimeter

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 - by TVG Editorial Team - Leave a Comment

A four-wire bipolar stepper has two isolated windings. Use resistance or continuity—not wire colors—to identify the two pairs before connecting A1/A2 and B1/B2.

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