http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepper_...
Skip to around 10:00 for the switch demo
In this quick n dirty video on stepper motors I explain the difference between unipolar and bipolar stepper motors and even control one using only pushbuttons. This helps to visualize the sequencing needed to rotate the shaft in either direction. I also demonstrate fullstep vs halfstep control.

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