Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan View Post
If you apply 5V across the DIR pins the motor will spin one way, apply 0V (or leave disconnected) and it will spin the other way. You could could do that simply with a switch if you're happy for the machine to go in the direction set by the switch, not follow the direction in which the MPG is spun.
Obviously I know this and thats what I've been doing just with MPG. This is what I've been saying I just want it simple so flicking switch is fine and spinning mpg just for movement. Just I need faster than the single pulse the MPG spins at but still want the abilty to single step when needed.

555 + MPG would work and would probably be simplist but I don't mind playing and want to learn something in the process and so long as Irving or some other kind sole doesn't mind giving directions then I'll wait and see all the options.!