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UNDERSTANDING STPPER WIREING
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:26 pm
by Tymco
First conversion from sherline / Masso. finished first test made me happy. I watched every video I could and do not understand how the finished wired stepper could be only the distance away?? what good does the long cable do
Re: UNDERSTANDING STPPER WIREING
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:34 pm
by ShawnM
That's the cable for the encoder. If you need it to be further away you'll have to either buy longer encoder cables or make your own.
Re: UNDERSTANDING STPPER WIREING
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:49 pm
by Sword
The long cable goes between the stepper encoder pigtail and your control box. It appears that the one shown would connect to a DB9 connector at the control box. You get a choice of 1.5m, 3m, and 5m cables. Two cables per set, one for motor and one for encoder. As Shawn mentioned, if you need longer, you'll have to find or make some.