One day I tore apart a scanner I owned. I didn't have the power cord for it, so no loss. In fact it became a gain! Time to learn about the stepper motor.
I started researching, like most things I didn't get it at first. But I didn't want to tear apart the motor. I wanted to use it. So I kept on Googling.
With some really basic Arduino knowledge I started there. What do I need to control a stepper motor with an Arduino. Without burning out the Arduino or Stepper motor. Turns out there is a board specifically for that.
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I've borrowed an Arduino Board and a Stepper Motor Driver [v1.1] from a co-worker just because I've always wanted to learn about mechanics and robotics. If web design had not been the proper calling for me, this is the kind of stuff that would be next on my list. Luckily I work with likeminded people who are willing to share their toys. But without picking their brains too much, I wanted to start learning this kind of thing on my own, err. through the internet. I've become fascinated with http://www.makezine.com/, everyday looking forward to seeing who comes up with what next, and what I can become inspired to build. I have a plan for something, I don't want to deluvge too much just yet, but I need to start learning how to control a couple things. A stepper motor might not be necissarily one, but I think it is a cool place to start. 
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