# Stepper motor help **URL:** \ **Category:** Old Forums\ **Created:** [March 20, 2015, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stepper-motor-help/30565 "2015-03-20T12:26:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![elbowrust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/85e7bf/32.png) [@elbowrust](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/elbowrust)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stepper-motor-help/30565/1 "2015-03-20T12:26:54Z")
Hi all! I have a stock pile of stepper motors which we normally throw away. I’m wondering if I could use these for a CNC application. Probably overkill but thought I would get your opinions. Amatek HS 200 2231 0300 Max V 75 Rated phase current 3A Holding torque 231 oz-in bipolar 1.8° step angle NEMA 23 mounting config. Any help would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![jremington](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/sparkfun/user_avatar/community.sparkfun.com/jremington/32/6595_2.png) [@jremington](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jremington)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stepper-motor-help/30565/2 "2015-03-20T15:25:57Z")
There aren’t any hobby-type stepping motor controllers capable of the full 3A/phase, but if reduced torque will do, the Pololu DRV8825 board will handle 1.5 amps/phase without additional cooling. Be sure to follow instructions for setting the current limit. [https://www.pololu.com/product/2133](https://www.pololu.com/product/2133) ---
**Author:** ![elbowrust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/85e7bf/32.png) [@elbowrust](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/elbowrust)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stepper-motor-help/30565/3 "2015-03-21T01:53:41Z")
I don’t need that much torque. They will be running the x and y axis on a laser engraver so there will be minimal resistance. Can I run these steppers at 15v .5A and still get the necessary speed and precision?