# \#cogging

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## [Low-speed stepper smoothness and load response with FOC current control](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-speed-stepper-smoothness-and-load-response-with-foc-current-control/8374)

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**Author:** [@S.J](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/S.J)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-speed-stepper-smoothness-and-load-response-with-foc-current-control/8374 "2026-10-19T08:17:52Z")

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I’m using SimpleFOC to control a NEMA17 stepper with StepperDriver4PWM, an SPI encoder and inline current sensing. It works quite well overall, but I’m struggling with smoothness and response to load at low speeds. In c…

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## [FYI Post - Low Cogging Motor Design](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/fyi-post-low-cogging-motor-design/3910)

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**Author:** [@wrcman555](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/wrcman555)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 11:17am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/fyi-post-low-cogging-motor-design/3910 "2023-09-25T11:17:52Z")

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Hi folks, I see a lot of discussion around cogging torque in BLDCs. If you must have very low cogging torque for your application, you’ll eventually need to get to the point of ensuring the motor itself is designed for …