SDAA111 October 2025 CC2340R5
This application report explores the capability of adding Proprietary RF protocol to stepper motor designs in a one-MCU solution. Stepper motors are commonly found in applications which may benefit from having embedded radios, including radiator valves, 3D printers, and robotics. The material covered in this document will prove how the SimpleLink CC2340R5 MCU is capable of fulfilling this task with assistance of the DRV8411 motor driver.
The solution provided by this document uses hardware EVMs which are available for purchase on TI.com and firmware freely provided on the SimpleLink Low Power F3 Demos GitHub. A description of both necessary hardware connections and the firmware's operation are given in detail so that, after obtaining a stepper motor, developers can be fully enabled to operate their own demonstration and further modify the project to meet their requirements. Additional test data is also provided so that readers may fully understand the operating conditions alongside options for application expansion.