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Set A4988 Current Limit From VREF, Sense Resistors and Full-Step Current
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Set A4988 Current Limit From VREF, Sense Resistors and Full-Step Current

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 - by TVG Editorial Team - Leave a Comment

A4988 VREF depends on the carrier’s sense resistors, and a full-step coil-current measurement reads only about 70% of the configured current limit.

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