Hello,
I am working on an automatic pet feeder project. This project utilizies the drv8825 to drive my NEMA 17 42cNm which is connected to a worm shaft axis. The worm shaft axis rotates the dry feed and pushes them out of the container. Sometimes a blockage occurs, wherein the dry feed gets stuck between the container and the worm shaft axis. When this happens my motor stutters because the feeding operation is taking place. the motor only stops stuttering when feeding is done, but most of the time the blockade doesnt get cleared.
My question is how can I measure or find out how much current is being drawn from each phase or both phases or from the motor driver; during the stuttering phase. what are the consequences for my motor and driver I if dont fix this problem?
Thank you in advance