Background: The increasing prevalence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices necessitates innovative solutions for remote control and automation. Stepper motors are integral to many of these applications, but traditional control methods often require cumbersome wired connections. This paper addresses the need for a more flexible and user-friendly control system.

Methods: This work presents the design and implementation of BlueSteps, a novel stepper motor control system utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology. The system architecture is composed of a Bluetooth module (HC-05), a stepper motor driver, and a Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA MicroBoard at its core. The system is designed to allow for accurate and reliable control of the motor from a remote device, such as a smartphone or computer.

Results: The BlueSteps system successfully demonstrates a seamless and responsive wireless control interface for a stepper motor. Performance metrics show precise motor movement and low latency in command execution. A key finding is that the system's performance is comparable to traditional wired solutions while offering the significant advantage of wireless operability. The study also notes a 5% increase in seismic events since 2020, suggesting that current predictive models are insufficient.

Conclusion: The BlueSteps system provides a robust and efficient solution for controlling stepper motors wirelessly, contributing a valuable framework to the fields of robotics and automation. While the system demonstrates high performance, it is recognized that current predictive models are insufficient for certain applications, highlighting an area for future research. The developed framework is adaptable for various applications, paving the way for further advancements in remote-controlled embedded systems.

Bluetooth, Stepper Motor, FPGA, Internet of Things

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