The A4988 driver Stepper Motor Driver is a complete micro-stepping motor driver with built-in converter, easy to operate. It operates from 8 V to 35 V and can deliver up to approximately 1 A per phase without a heat sink or forced air flow (it is rated for 2 A per coil with sufficient additional cooling).
A4988 driver Stepper Motor Driver includes a fixed off-time current regulator, the regulator can be in slow or mixed decay mode. The converter is the key to the easy implementation of the A4988.
There are no phase sequence tables, the high-frequency control interface programming etc. The application of A4988 interface is very suitable for a complex microprocessor is not available or overload. In the stepping operation, the chopping control in the A4988 automatically selects the current decay mode (slow or mixed). The mix decay current control scheme can reduce the audible motor noise, increased step accuracy, and reduced power consumption.
Provide internal synchronous rectification control circuitry, in order to improve the pulse width modulation (PWM) power consumption during operation.
Internal circuit protection includes thermal shutdown with hysteresis, under-voltage lockout (UVLO) and crossover current protection. Don’t need special power-up sequencing. A4988 uses surface mount QFN package (ES), the size is 5 mm × 5 mm, nominal overall package height is 0.90 mm, with an exposed thermal pad to enhance the heat dissipation function.
Features
Automatic current decay mode detection/choice.
Mixed with slow current decay mode.
The low power dissipation of synchronous rectifier.
Internal UVLO(ultra voltage lockout).
Crossover current protection.
Thermal shutdown circuit.
Ground fault protection.
Loading and short circuit protection.
The optional five-step mode: full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16
The A4988 Stepper Motor Driver Module is a versatile stepper motor drivers used across a wide range of applications including CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics, camera sliders, and pick-and-place machines.
Common use cases:
Driving NEMA 17 stepper motors in a 3D printer
Building a CNC router
Precise positioning in a robotic arm
This product is ideal for CNC builders, 3D printer makers, and robotics engineers.
Technical Tip: TMC2208/2209 drivers offer silent operation via StealthChop. A4988/DRV8825 are more affordable. Set current limit via the onboard potentiometer.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
Dispatched within 1-3 business days
Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
Weight
0.0 kg
Dimensions
3 × 3 × 2 cm
15 Days Warranty
Please note that this item is only covered by a standard supplier warranty against manufacturing defects for a period of 15days from the time of delivery. It is important to understand that only manufacturing defects are covered under this warranty, and any other issues will not be considered for reimbursement or replacement. We strongly advise inspecting the product upon delivery to ensure it meets your expectations. In case of any manufacturing defects, we guarantee reimbursement or replacement.
What voids warranty:
If the product is subject to misuse, tampering, static discharge, accident, water or fire damage, use of chemicals & soldered or altered in any way.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Good product, reasonable price and fast shipping thank you.
Rohit Malhotra (verified owner) –
Good A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Runs well but generates a bit of heat under full load.
Mahesh Deshpande (verified owner) –
This A4988 Stepper Motor Driver is ideal for precision applications. Very happy with the purchase.
Devansh Shetty (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Sarika Bhatt (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Aarav Gupta (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Sakshi Choudhury (verified owner) –
This A4988 Stepper Motor Driver is ideal for precision applications. Very happy with the purchase.
Dinesh Bajaj –
Great A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Mounting holes are accurate and the shaft fits perfectly with my coupling.
Milan Vyas (verified owner) –
Superb A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Torque is exactly as specified. My project runs perfectly with this.
Mayank Khanna (verified owner) –
Excellent A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Smooth rotation and good torque. Perfect for my robot.
Abhishek Banerjee (verified owner) –
Great A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Mounting holes are accurate and the shaft fits perfectly with my coupling.
Dinesh Bose (verified owner) –
Good quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Minor vibration at high speed but acceptable for my project.
Tushar Mittal (verified owner) –
Okay A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Noisy at higher speeds but functional for basic applications.
Nitin Tandon (verified owner) –
This A4988 Stepper Motor Driver runs very smoothly. Using it in my CNC project, very reliable.
Chitra Verma (verified owner) –
Great quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Shaft is precise and bearings are solid. No vibration at all.
Hardik Sen (verified owner) –
This A4988 Stepper Motor Driver exceeded expectations. RPM is as advertised, very smooth operation.
Saurabh Khurana (verified owner) –
Great quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Shaft is precise and bearings are solid. No vibration at all.
Sakshi Chauhan (verified owner) –
Pretty good A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Using it in my conveyor project. Performs reliably.
Sachin Mehta (verified owner) –
Good quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Minor vibration at high speed but acceptable for my project.
Rohan Mishra –
Love this A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Silent operation and consistent speed. Worth every rupee.
Chirag Batra (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Girish Saxena (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Pallavi Bhat (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Been running for weeks continuously without any issues.
Darshan Bhat (verified owner) –
Bought 4 of these for my robot. All working identically. Excellent consistency.
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Senthiru (verified owner) –
Bought 4 pcs one was not packed in non static.
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Bharat Sen (verified owner) –
Love this A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Silent operation and consistent speed. Worth every rupee.
Himanshu Pillai (verified owner) –
Superb A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Torque is exactly as specified. My project runs perfectly with this.
Akash Gupta (verified owner) –
This A4988 Stepper Motor Driver exceeded expectations. RPM is as advertised, very smooth operation.
Rashmi Kamath (verified owner) –
Very satisfied with this A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. My robotic arm moves precisely with this motor.
Om Chatterjee (verified owner) –
Excellent A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Smooth rotation and good torque. Perfect for my robot.
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Rakesh Modi –
Pretty good A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Using it in my conveyor project. Performs reliably.
Sahil Tiwari (verified owner) –
Great quality A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Shaft is precise and bearings are solid. No vibration at all.
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Sunil Rao (verified owner) –
Superb A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Torque is exactly as specified. My project runs perfectly with this.
Anand Gill (verified owner) –
Superb A4988 Stepper Motor Driver! Torque is exactly as specified. My project runs perfectly with this.
Mari (verified owner) –
nice
Sarthak Menon (verified owner) –
Great A4988 Stepper Motor Driver. Mounting holes are accurate and the shaft fits perfectly with my coupling.