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| Price | €3.99 | $8.00 |
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| CockpitSquare overview | The Stepper Motor X27 is a replacement actuator for flight-simulation instrument gauges. It drives gauge needles through controlled increments when used with a compatible stepper-motor board and VID6606/8 microcontroller. | A fully assembled breakout-board module using a Switec X27.168 stepper motor to drive analog gauge needles. It is intended for DIY instrumentation projects, including flight-simulation instruments, and interfaces through a six-pin header. |
| Aircraft | Not specified | Not specified |
| Aviation category | Universal / Generic | Universal / Generic |
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| Supported simulators | Not specified | Not specified |
| Connections | Not specified | Header: 6-pin header |
| Software requirements | Simulator support documentation: An installation-instructions download is listed for MSFS, but no specific MSFS version is established. | SimVimCockpit: Suggested software for flight-simulation instrument implementation SwitecX25 library: Suggested programming library for other projects Gaugette: Suggested client/server stepper library |
| Physical requirements | Compatible control electronics: Requires a compatible stepper-motor board and VID6606 / 8 microcontroller for instrument-panel operation. Intended mechanical use: Designed to move needles in flight instruments and gauges. | Microcontroller: Can be directly wired to many microcontrollers, including 5 V Arduino boards, AVR and PIC microcontrollers |
| Hardware compatibility | Replacement motor compatibility: Designed as a replacement for XC5.168 and X15.168 stepper motors. Control hardware: Compatible with the VID6606 / 8 microcontroller and stepper-motor board. | Arduino Uno and Mega: Interfacing is described as easy when using the Vid6606 4x Stepper Driver Vid6606 4x Stepper Driver: Listed as a compatible stepper driver on the product page |
| Simulator add-on compatibility | Not specified | Not specified |
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| Product dimensions | Dimensions: 4 × 4 × 4 cm | Not specified |
| Product weight | Weight: 0.1 kg | Not specified |
| Additional factual details | SKU: 5000041 Product type: Replacement stepper motor for flight instruments and gauges. Function: Converts electronic impulses into controlled mechanical needle movement when paired with compatible control electronics. Listed price: €3.99 excluding tax Stock status: 19 in stock at the time the page was indexed. | Motor type: Switec X27.168 stepper motor Current draw: 20 mA per coil Protection: Breakout board includes diodes intended to protect microcontroller pins from inductive kickback Assembly: Fully assembled Product status: Sold out when accessed |