Trinamic SilentStepStick Torque Curve testing and TMC2208 how-to

Loooong video that examines the torque of the silentstepsticks in both stealthChop and spreadCycle modes at 12 volts and 24 volts, with and without software interpolation, and at various micro stepping resolutions. You can skip to 15:50 for the test results and graphs if that is what you came for. Standard RAMPS board was used, with an Ardiono MEGA clone, as well as Marlin 3d printer firmware version 1.1.8 bugfix. GCode commands were issues over USB through Pronterface for Mac. I will be posting more test like this in the future with Trinamic’s other sticks, as well as the Allegro a4988 and TI drv8825. Let me know in the comments if you want me to hit on other areas related to this when I record those vids. Here is the time index so you can skip around to your favorite bits and not have to watch me ramble on for any longer than you have to ;p 1:54 Why choose the tmc2208 5:18 how to set up the TMC2208 7:13 test rig setup 11:38 test results philosophy 13:18 test operating conditions 15:53 12v stealthChop vs spreadCycle /w interpolation 18:52 24v stealthChop vs spreadCycle /w interpolation 20:32 24v stealthChop vs spreadCycle NO interpolation 21:17 12v VS 24v stealthChop vs spreadCycle /w interpolation 23:04 effect of stepper current on stealthCop torque 24:58 mega chart of all settings and voltages 27:40 temperature readings (no video, just talking, sorry) My contribution links: Background music by my band Solamors, you can contribute by buying a copy on bandcamp.com, or iTunes, Google Play, etc etc: https://solamors.bandcamp.com MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION:   / alexkenis   ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: https://PayPal.me/AlexKenis PRODUCTS and blog: AlexKenis.com (under construction at the moment) Misc parts links: Jumpers: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1950 SSS diode protector: https://www.filastruder.com/collectio... Please support this channel through these links to the gear I use, if you want more content like this: -Drv8825: http://amzn.to/2BX1Clj -Ramps 1.5 board in the video: http://amzn.to/2BXPUa1 (Was converted to 24v by removing a diode and powering arduiono separately) -Connector set (male and female included): http://amzn.to/2EKaWf9 -Connector crimp tool: http://amzn.to/2E3GCeg -The Ardiono clone I like (has nice pinout side markings): http://amzn.to/2E4kn8a -Zyltech 84in.oz stepper http://amzn.to/2BwruI5 -StepStick heatsinks http://amzn.to/2CrQrBl