Stepper motors are in this day and age a thoroughly developed technology. often in use as a part of complex computer controlled systems, its and other motion technologies represent the last node in the process of automated movement regulation. In this written case, its usability in an non industrial environment (low motor and equipment price range) as well as the ability to control these machines with modern microcontrollers will be explored. This paper will present some of the basic varieties of stepper motors when considering mechanical construction, working principles and use cases. The paper aims to characterise different types of motors according to their physical constituents, in-work behavior and principles of achieving the individual steps. A clear representation is given of the pros and cons of these machines’ operating principles by emphasizing on the processes as well as power supply and controller signal shapes. First part of the paper covers the classification, construction and principles of operation. Next follows overview of the principles focused on shapes and values of signals at different step sizes. The last part is a practical examination and adjustment of motor parameters best suited for a given application.