How to set stepper motor to home position?
A slightly less crude method would be to have a limit switch, and step it back until the limit switch is activated. But basically you can’t do it just with the stepper motor, you need to add ‘something’ to let you know it’s position.
Why is the electric step on my motor home not working?
The electric step on my motor home is not working. It works on two switches out and in. It is also linked to the ignition. When the ignition is on it retracts. I believe it also works off a remote control. I have had the step pulled apart and there is nothing mechanically wrong.
How does a step work on an RV?
The gear linkage has a metal arm that moves the step in and out. When the motor moves the gear, the gear moves the metal arm either in or out which, in turn, moves the step.
How do you repair an automatic RV step?
Lower it straight down being certain not to drop the gear, washers and pin on the gear assembly side of the motor Remove the four nuts and lock washers on each corner of the gear assembly Remove the lock wire and pin from the arm connecting the step to the gear assembly
A slightly less crude method would be to have a limit switch, and step it back until the limit switch is activated. But basically you can’t do it just with the stepper motor, you need to add ‘something’ to let you know it’s position.
How does electric step on motor home work?
There is a switch inside the door, one for step out, one for step in. If the step is left out it will also go in when the key is turned in the ignition. I believe it also works on a remote control on my key ring but I don’t remember using it. It’s two years since I used the van because of health.
Do you need to replace automatic steps on RV?
Automatic steps on an RV certainly add convenience and even a cool factor. But automatic RV steps have many moving parts and take a lot of abuse from us constantly stepping on them. Those moving parts eventually wear out and need replacing. I’ll show you how easy it is to save money and repair your broken automatic RV steps yourself.
Why does my step in motor home not work?
I suspect it is in the control as that is what causes it to reverse. Most work off a door magnet which reacts when you open and close the door. If I can find out pretty much what you have I can give you some more assistance. It does not work on the door opening or closing. There is a switch inside the door, one for step out, one for step in.
