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by daveguy 1082 days ago
Seems like this one [0] is ripping off the Pololu brand [1]. How do you prevent this? I didn't see any way to report a listing.

[0] https://lectronz.com/products/drv8825-stepper-motor-stepstic...

[1] https://pololu.com
2 comments
lbotos 1082 days ago
I'm not sure if I'd call this "ripping off". It is broken english, but in the US you are allowed to say "X compatible replacement part" and not be infringing:

https://aaronhall.com/online-retailer-may-use-manufacturers-...

This listing doesn't exactly pass all of the tests, but as a buyer I'm currently not confused.

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PragmaticPulp 1082 days ago
The listing says it's compatible with Pololu pinout. That has become a common term in stepper motor control.

It's little more than a standard IC on a simple board with a standard pinout.

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