The RT-5 Series rotary stage is machined from 6061 aluminum alloy to provide a light yet stiff and stable platform.
The RT-5 has a low profile coming in at just over 2″ thick. This rotary stage is to interface with a Nema 17 motor which can be factory installed or installed by the customer. The RT-5 utilizes a worm gear drive with a gear ratio of 72:1. The worm gear is preload to minimize the backlash in the gear train.
Ordering
RS-485/422 to USB Adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive MotorRS-485/422 to USB adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive motor. $125.00 |
Power Supply, 24V, 2.5AUniversal AC/DC Power Supply $52.00 |
Specifications
Resolution | 0.36 arc-seconds (Microstepping) |
Unidirectional Repeatability | 5 arc-seconds |
Bi-directional Repeatability |
125 arc-sec |
Gear Ratio | 72:1 |
Motor Size | Nema 17 |
Max. Load | 25 kg (55 lbs.) |
Moment | 96 in-lbs |
Max. Speed | 25°/sec |
Travel | 360° Continuous |
Stage Weight | 5 lbs. |
Motor Options

Size 17 Stepper Motor
- NEMA 17 high torque brushless motor
- 1.33 Amp/Phase
- 2.5 Ohm/Phase
- 42 oz-in holding torque
- 1.8 degrees/step
- Compatible with the following motion controllers: NSC-A1 Series | NSC-A2L Series | NSC-G Series

Size 17 MDrive Intelligent Stepper Motor
The MDrive motor is a NEMA size 17 high torque 1.8° stepper motor integrated with an advanced, high resolution microstepping driver and a full featured programmable motion controller. With the MDrive motor there is no need for an external motion controller.- Integrated microstepping driver, motion controller and high torque motor
- Two +5 to +24 VDC I/O lines
- One 10 bit analog input selectable: 0 to +10 VDC, 0 to +5 VDC
- RS-422/485 Communications
- Input Voltage: +24 VDC
CAD Files
CAD Files – STEP File Format
RT-5-100, Standard Stepper
RT-5-111, Stepper with Encoder
RT-5-202, MDrive Motor