Hw-597 Driver

| Driver | Max Current | Microsteps | Opto-Isolated | Idle Current Reduction | Price (approx.) | |--------|-------------|------------|---------------|------------------------|------------------| | | 4.5A | 1/16 | Yes | No | $9–12 | | TB6600 (clone) | 4.0A | 1/16 | Yes | Yes | $10–15 | | TB6560 (v3) | 3.0A | 1/16 | Partial | No | $7–10 | | DM542T (digital) | 4.2A | 1/128 | Yes | Yes | $25–30 | | A4988 | 2A | 1/16 | No | Yes | $2–5 (module) |

The HW-597 is a USB-to-TTL serial converter module built around the CH340 chip. To use it, you must install the CH340 driver so your computer can recognize the device as a virtual COM port. Quick Start Guide hw-597 driver

The HW-597 sits between TB6560 and cheap TB6600 clones. It beats TB6560 for current handling but lacks the active current reduction of better drives. | Driver | Max Current | Microsteps |