# Projects **URL:** https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/projects/5.md [Latest](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Projects category](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-the-projects-category/13)
**Author:** [@madcowswe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/madcowswe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-the-projects-category/13 "2017-04-07T15:35:04Z")
Have a project in mind or maybe just an idea? We would love to hear about it, so please share! We welcome comments on feasibility, design improvements, and also discuss how the ODrive can be used or adapted to get your… --- ## [Adaptive Resistance Machine Using ODrive S1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/adaptive-resistance-machine-using-odrive-s1/14412)
**Author:** [@sk17](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/sk17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/adaptive-resistance-machine-using-odrive-s1/14412 "2026-07-30T00:47:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m very new to motors, motor controllers, robotics, etc., so I would really appreciate any help. I am creating an adaptive bicep curl machine that senses what the user is pulling (using a load cell + load … --- ## [Would a BLDC/PMSM Hall + encoder alignment tool be useful?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/would-a-bldc-pmsm-hall-encoder-alignment-tool-be-useful/14400)
**Author:** [@killikarpuz](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/killikarpuz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/would-a-bldc-pmsm-hall-encoder-alignment-tool-be-useful/14400 "2026-07-24T21:54:44Z")
Hi everyone, I am an engineer working on robotics and considering building a compact tool for BLDC/PMSM motor bring-up and commissioning after having a lot of issues there. The idea is a device that connects to the mot… --- ## [Using Odrive S1 for an autonomous RC car](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-odrive-s1-for-an-autonomous-rc-car/14308)
**Author:** [@LeobardoGF](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/LeobardoGF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-odrive-s1-for-an-autonomous-rc-car/14308 "2026-06-25T02:55:37Z")
I’m trying to run an EZRUN 3652 SD G3 5400KV motor installed in a RC 1/10 chassis with ODrive and I’m consistently failing the calibration process. The motor has integrated hall sensors (A, B, C + thermistor), and they … --- ## [Joyride: joystick-controlled wheelchair power attachment](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/joyride-joystick-controlled-wheelchair-power-attachment/14151)
**Author:** [@brechtserckx](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/brechtserckx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/joyride-joystick-controlled-wheelchair-power-attachment/14151 "2026-05-07T15:31:58Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a project called Joyride, and I’d love some help, mainly around the encoder setup for a new configuration, but also general feedback on the overall design. Project overview Joyride is an ada… --- ## [6-axis Robotic Arm](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/6-axis-robotic-arm/13612)
**Author:** [@steady\_win](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/steady_win)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/6-axis-robotic-arm/13612 "2025-10-17T09:47:26Z")
A 6-axis robotic arm was built using one GIM6010-8, two GIM4310-36, one GIM4310-10, and one GIM4305-10 motor, with different motor models selected for different joint positions. --- ## [High-Level Questions about Quadruped Application](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/high-level-questions-about-quadruped-application/13586)
**Author:** [@DigitalAnonymous](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/DigitalAnonymous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/high-level-questions-about-quadruped-application/13586 "2025-10-13T17:52:46Z")
Hello, I’m designing a 3DOF quadruped leg. I’ve got a single actuator (motor, gearbox) functioning with the ODrive web GUI. I’m going to be designing the leg now, and since I don’t know much about electronics, wanted to… --- ## [Turntable motor drive using Odrive](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/turntable-motor-drive-using-odrive/13567)
**Author:** [@pjrebordao](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/pjrebordao)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/turntable-motor-drive-using-odrive/13567 "2025-10-09T15:48:56Z")
I’m evaluating the use of an Odrive micro together with a BLDC motor to drive (at the rim) the turntable platter. The required speed is about 150rpm (or circa 2.6 r/s) for turning the platter at 33.33rpm The motor is a… --- ## [My Project Donkey](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/my-project-donkey/6791)
**Author:** [@andyinyakima](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/andyinyakima)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/my-project-donkey/6791 "2025-08-29T20:59:05Z")
I have a four wheel drive robot that I call Donkey. My intention is to make it aid in taking care of 1.5 acres of vineyard and other outside chores. Right now the four wheel drive consist of 4 wheel chair brushed mot… --- ## [Tubular linear motor (LSM) explanation & DIY](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/tubular-linear-motor-lsm-explanation-diy/13289)
**Author:** [@Stijn\_Carelsbergh](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Stijn_Carelsbergh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/tubular-linear-motor-lsm-explanation-diy/13289 "2025-08-13T17:19:22Z")
Hello I posted a YouTube video explaining how a tubular linear synchronous motor (LSM) works, utilizing a numerical model in Python, and also demonstrating how to build one yourself and drive it using an ODrive V3. The… --- ## [First movements for DiDiR2 (made with ODrive 3.6)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/first-movements-for-didir2-made-with-odrive-3-6/13249)
**Author:** [@moltean](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/moltean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/first-movements-for-didir2-made-with-odrive-3-6/13249 "2025-08-01T06:04:58Z")
My purpose is to build a safe (does not fall) and robust (no gears, belts etc) robot that can “walk” on streets or rough terrain … and do as many things as possible. The work is just beginning … Mihai --- ## [Controlling ODrive with STM32 board and Matlab](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-odrive-with-stm32-board-and-matlab/12090)
**Author:** [@Matevz](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Matevz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-odrive-with-stm32-board-and-matlab/12090 "2025-07-07T16:06:49Z")
Would it be possible to control the ODrive with the STM32 NUCLEO G474RE using an FOC algorithm modeled in Simulink, similar to the approach shown here: https://www.mathworks.com/videos/accelerating-motor-control-developm… --- ## [ODrive V3 GUI (executable)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-gui-executable/13156)
**Author:** [@Stijn\_Carelsbergh](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Stijn_Carelsbergh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-gui-executable/13156 "2025-07-04T21:06:14Z")
Hello I know ODrive V3 is NRND, but there are still many users of this platform. That’s why I created a new GUI using WinForms instead of Python, eliminating the need to install additional software. You can simply downl… --- ## [I've made an offline web GUI for v0.5.6! :)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ive-made-an-offline-web-gui-for-v0-5-6/13144)
**Author:** [@mlting47](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/mlting47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ive-made-an-offline-web-gui-for-v0-5-6/13144 "2025-06-29T22:43:08Z")
ODrive v0.5.6 Web GUI – Modern, Offline, and Feature-Rich! Hey everyone! I’m excited to share a project I’ve been working on for the last few months: a modern web-based GUI for ODrive v0.5.6. If you’re still using this … --- ## [AMT24 Series Encoders](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/amt24-series-encoders/13033)
**Author:** [@emi-probot](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/emi-probot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/amt24-series-encoders/13033 "2025-06-06T22:06:50Z")
Hello Fellow ODrivers, I plan on using an AMT242D-V absolute encoder for an upcoming project. It uses RS-485 as the interface and I believe it uses the same protocol as the AMT21 series as per this article. In theory I… --- ## [Reproduction of torsion springs with non-linear characteristics](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/reproduction-of-torsion-springs-with-non-linear-characteristics/12193)
**Author:** [@Gonbe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Gonbe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/reproduction-of-torsion-springs-with-non-linear-characteristics/12193 "2025-01-23T05:51:17Z")
Hello, I am from Japan. I am not familiar with English, sorry if you find it annoying. Last year I had my first contact with Odrive and built a 2DOF motion simulator. I really like it and odrive. For my next project … --- ## [Torsional Spring Replication?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/torsional-spring-replication/11873)
**Author:** [@D\_Camille](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/D_Camille)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/torsional-spring-replication/11873 "2024-11-20T01:46:05Z")
Hi! I am working on a project trying to simulate a torsional spring using a motor. We want to adjust the stiffness of the simulated torsional spring in order to produce different results in our project by changing the to… --- ## [Idea: Force Feedback Flight Yoke with BLDC / ODrive](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/idea-force-feedback-flight-yoke-with-bldc-odrive/137)
**Author:** [@dikaodrive](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/dikaodrive)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/idea-force-feedback-flight-yoke-with-bldc-odrive/137 "2024-08-30T20:42:54Z")
Hi dear odrivers, today I get first time in touch with this site and recognized already few features - certainly not all - of this marvelous control. I like to share and discuss an idea of a Force Feedback Flight Yoke f… --- ## [Regen current measurement](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/regen-current-measurement/11725)
**Author:** [@Pencilfish1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Pencilfish1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/regen-current-measurement/11725 "2024-07-29T09:30:53Z")
Hello, have got an Odrive S1 + drone motor, to act as an easily adjustable load for a model wind turbine. Ideally, I’d like to use the Odrive to set a torque and measure the power generated by the wind turbine as accurat… --- ## [Fine positioning with high torque](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/fine-positioning-with-high-torque/11480)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Huska](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Andy_Huska)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/fine-positioning-with-high-torque/11480 "2024-07-02T16:01:18Z")
Hi All, I’m looking for some feedback on suitability of ODrive components for a design I want to make. The challenge is that I need 3Nm of torque at the handle of a force feedback knob to overcome friction and variable … --- ## [HoverBot, self-balancing vehicle with hoverboard wheels](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/hoverbot-self-balancing-vehicle-with-hoverboard-wheels/2249)
**Author:** [@LuSeKa](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/LuSeKa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/hoverbot-self-balancing-vehicle-with-hoverboard-wheels/2249 "2024-06-20T12:11:55Z")
A radio controlled two-wheeled self balancing vehicle. The build is very simple. It uses two current-controlled hoverboard motors with hall sensors and the ODrive as explained here and the auxiliary capacitors as explain… --- ## [Research: Motorizing manual coffee grinder](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/research-motorizing-manual-coffee-grinder/6979)
**Author:** [@ulope](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/ulope)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/research-motorizing-manual-coffee-grinder/6979 "2024-06-15T18:13:06Z")
Hi all, I’m in the initial stages of research for building a motorized drive for a manual coffee grinder. I’m wondering if odrive would be a good fit. The requirements are: Relatively high torque (esp. on startup wh… --- ## [Pixar Lamp with position control](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/pixar-lamp-with-position-control/11525)
**Author:** [@SReuter](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/SReuter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/pixar-lamp-with-position-control/11525 "2024-05-30T13:45:58Z")
Hi, I would like to tinker a Pixar lamp and give it some life. It should be close to the original design of the Anglepoise lamp. The lamp basically consists of metal rods and springs that compensate gravity and hold the… --- ## [Stanford Doggo Project: an ODrive-powered quadruped robot](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/stanford-doggo-project-an-odrive-powered-quadruped-robot/1674)
**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Nathan)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/stanford-doggo-project-an-odrive-powered-quadruped-robot/1674 "2024-05-27T15:26:18Z")
Hi all, I thought I’d share more about the Stanford Doggo Project, which you might have seen in Oskar’s New Year’s update! We’re a group of undergrad and grad students in Stanford Student Robotics and have been working o… --- ## [O drive on my actuator or steady win](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/o-drive-on-my-actuator-or-steady-win/11510)
**Author:** [@Matt1605](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Matt1605)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/o-drive-on-my-actuator-or-steady-win/11510 "2024-05-19T18:15:57Z")
Hello Is it possible to use Odrive on steady win mini cheetah motors or on my actuator motors. ive experimented with cube mars and steady win motors/actuators but the cube mars barely worked and the steadywin never did … --- ## [Using multiple encoders to override where centre is with a button press](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-multiple-encoders-to-override-where-centre-is-with-a-button-press/11514)
**Author:** [@zesty](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/zesty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-multiple-encoders-to-override-where-centre-is-with-a-button-press/11514 "2024-05-17T02:59:07Z")
Hi, I have very limited knowledge on this topic and i’m just starting out but my day job is being an electrician! The end goal of this project is creating a force feedback joystick that can be trimmed into a new centre… --- ## [ODrive V3.6 Python GUI](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-6-python-gui/11348)
**Author:** [@Stijn\_Carelsbergh](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Stijn_Carelsbergh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-6-python-gui/11348 "2024-03-22T23:50:49Z")
Hello I made a customizable Python tkinter GUI for ODrive V3.6. There is a lot of room for improvement but it works. Feel free to make your own version with the settings you need. Cheers Stijn --- ## [Motorized golf push cart](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motorized-golf-push-cart/11281)
**Author:** [@PGnautz](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/PGnautz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motorized-golf-push-cart/11281 "2024-02-29T20:30:28Z")
Hi everyone, I want to upgrade my golf push cart with electric motors. Why? Because I am becoming older every second, but I also don’t want to replace my current cart. And making things on your own is more fun than purc… --- ## [DIY yokeless Axial Flux motor](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/diy-yokeless-axial-flux-motor/10766)
**Author:** [@Stijn\_Carelsbergh](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Stijn_Carelsbergh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/diy-yokeless-axial-flux-motor/10766 "2024-02-28T12:48:54Z")
Hello I built a simple DIY yokeless axial flux motor with off-the-shelf parts. The stator consists of 6 concentrated windings around steel spools made from weld nuts. The rotor is made from two steel disks, with 8 magn… --- ## [Implementing PIDD or PIIDD on odrive 3.6](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/implementing-pidd-or-piidd-on-odrive-3-6/11203)
**Author:** [@Ne0](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Ne0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/implementing-pidd-or-piidd-on-odrive-3-6/11203 "2024-02-09T19:31:23Z")
I have been using Odrive 3.6 for position control and velocity control using the implemented pid on Odrive but I would like to run my own closed-loop controller starting with a PIDD and potentially upgrading to PIIDD or … [Next page](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/projects/5.md?page=1)