# Projects **URL:** https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/projects/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Space Rover Project Questions](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/space-rover-project-questions/11194)
**Author:** [@showcontent](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/showcontent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/space-rover-project-questions/11194 "2024-02-07T07:15:41Z")
My robotics team is currently developing a space rover with specific requirements: Specifications: Weight must not exceed 50kg during any mission, and the total weight with all modules cannot exceed 70kg. Our rover sp… --- ## [Possible Cheap Ground Loop solution for UART?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/possible-cheap-ground-loop-solution-for-uart/5878)
**Author:** [@Dev255](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Dev255)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/possible-cheap-ground-loop-solution-for-uart/5878 "2024-02-05T14:42:46Z")
ULN2003A Darlington pair array… Bear with me… I love using these for protection in many circuits and have used them for all manor of things including converting RS232 to higher voltage (12v) RS485 for distant CCTV appl… --- ## [Controlling ODrive with LabVIEW](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-odrive-with-labview/11126)
**Author:** [@Stijn\_Carelsbergh](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Stijn_Carelsbergh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-odrive-with-labview/11126 "2024-01-23T18:24:46Z")
Hello I had to make a project using LabVIEW at uni and I chose to control an ODrive so might as well share it here in case someone finds a use for my code. The link to the code on GitHub is in the description. … --- ## [Custom Odrive PCB](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/custom-odrive-pcb/3921)
**Author:** [@azmatb](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/azmatb)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/custom-odrive-pcb/3921 "2024-01-08T06:02:43Z")
Hi, First of all quite impressed by Odrive project and would like to use it in a project im working on. Due to size constraints im planning to design a custom pcb based of of v3.4 and possibly for a single motor. Since… --- ## [Robotic arm project](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/robotic-arm-project/2140)
**Author:** [@naktamello](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/naktamello)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/robotic-arm-project/2140 "2024-01-07T20:26:33Z")
Hello ODrivers! I bought my first ODrive a while ago but didn’t get to do a lot until recently. I also never imagined such a vibrant community forum. I want to share my 6dof robotic arm. Before ODrive I used hall sensor… --- ## [Interest in a higher voltage ODrive for larger CNC conversions/builds?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/interest-in-a-higher-voltage-odrive-for-larger-cnc-conversions-builds/8228)
**Author:** [@arsenix](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/arsenix)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/interest-in-a-higher-voltage-odrive-for-larger-cnc-conversions-builds/8228 "2023-11-19T02:47:24Z")
I am building a PMDC powered 4th axis for my machining center. I bought an old stepper motor powered 4th axis and retrofit an odrive brushless motor and optical encoder. I’m thinking about whether it would make sense to… --- ## [In wheel motor and active suspension](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/in-wheel-motor-and-active-suspension/10492)
**Author:** [@Carpev](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Carpev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/in-wheel-motor-and-active-suspension/10492 "2023-10-08T06:19:43Z")
Hi, I am developing an in wheel motor and active suspension system. Please see these animation on you tube. My knowledge of BLDC motors, Odrive, Python is 100% “armchair”. I am hoping that … --- ## [ODrive Teleporting rig](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-teleporting-rig/307)
**Author:** [@madcowswe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/madcowswe)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-teleporting-rig/307 "2018-03-18T06:17:51Z")
Hi, I just want to share a work in progress: I’m making a 1m x 1m CoreXY machine for demoing ODrive. The design requirements are that it should be able to take the full power of some large size ODrive motors, and have en… --- ## [ODrive Based CargoBot](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-based-cargobot/10618)
**Author:** [@kneave](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/kneave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-based-cargobot/10618 "2023-07-20T22:26:12Z")
Thought I’d share this project now that I’ve got it moving, a cargobot/personal transport for festivals I’ve name The Luggage. This is just a first stab at integration, I’ve an improved frame already designed, and I’ve a… --- ## [I'm building a tethered resistance machine](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/im-building-a-tethered-resistance-machine/10536)
**Author:** [@Sammy](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Sammy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/im-building-a-tethered-resistance-machine/10536 "2023-06-15T04:13:39Z")
I have an Odrive Pro and a 6374 motor I’m using for a +80m long tethered resistance machine. Basically a motorized spool with a string. Right now, I’m thinking of adjusting the min/max torque while in position mode to gi… --- ## [Absolute encoder support](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/absolute-encoder-support/10384)
**Author:** [@Deaner](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Deaner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/absolute-encoder-support/10384 "2023-04-24T18:47:10Z")
Hey everyone. I am trying to modify the v3.6 firmware to add support for these absolute encoders (Rotary absolute encoder AksIM-2™ - www.rls.si) and was wondering what files I will need to modify. I know I will likely ne… --- ## [Expected accuracy of velocity control](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/expected-accuracy-of-velocity-control/10373)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Obrock](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Jack_Obrock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/expected-accuracy-of-velocity-control/10373 "2023-04-15T19:15:23Z")
Hello. Looking to get into ODrive, and just wanted to ask some questions about people’s experience with velocity control. I’m looking to have very precise velocity control of a bldc motor with a slight (±10%) variable lo… --- ## [Project HoverArm](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/project-hoverarm/441)
**Author:** [@madcowswe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/madcowswe)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/project-hoverarm/441 "2023-04-10T21:43:57Z")
A new class of motor The entire premise of ODrive is based around combining robotics control theory with cheap consumer grade hardware. Hobby aircraft motors were a convenient size and shape for gantry style machines, an… --- ## [Controlling Speed of Generator](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-speed-of-generator/10184)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/controlling-speed-of-generator/10184 "2023-04-09T21:15:42Z")
Hi all - I am very new to electronics so I apologize for the lack of knowledge. I am looking to do a small project using a scroll expander connected to a generator in order to create power. The mechanical energy would … --- ## [PMSM motor for Odrive pro](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/pmsm-motor-for-odrive-pro/10313)
**Author:** [@Nicolas\_Rubio](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Nicolas_Rubio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/pmsm-motor-for-odrive-pro/10313 "2023-04-04T18:39:57Z")
Hello, I would like to purchase the odrive pro for a project that I have, I am going to use 2 PMSM motors of 48V 200W and 2 BLDC of 48V 300W, both work at 3000RPM and have a gearbox, but I am not sure if the driver works… --- ## [Question about the CAN interface](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/question-about-the-can-interface/9460)
**Author:** [@Logan\_Zhang](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Logan_Zhang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/question-about-the-can-interface/9460 "2022-07-21T01:20:40Z")
Hi, I am currently using an STM32H7 developement boards which has CAN interfaces on the board. I am using cubeMX to configure it and I realised It has 2 options 1. the classic CAN 2. CAN FD, while the CAN protocol is CAN… --- ## [about suitable encoder for DUAL SHAFT MOTOR - D5065 270KV?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-suitable-encoder-for-dual-shaft-motor-d5065-270kv/10272)
**Author:** [@4BD4\_Hendrian\_Yudha](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/4BD4_Hendrian_Yudha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-suitable-encoder-for-dual-shaft-motor-d5065-270kv/10272 "2023-03-28T20:14:40Z")
could you please explain which encoder is suitable for DUAL SHAFT MOTOR - D5065 270KV --- ## [BLDC hoverboard for hexaboard](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/bldc-hoverboard-for-hexaboard/7085)
**Author:** [@Alessandro\_DS](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Alessandro_DS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/bldc-hoverboard-for-hexaboard/7085 "2023-03-03T17:43:16Z")
hi guys I’m a simple robotics enthusiast who gets along with 3D mechanical modeling and I also deal with 3D printing. recently I saw that someone started the project of a robot dog using the overboard recycling bldc pil… --- ## [Last input vel command issue](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/last-input-vel-command-issue/10145)
**Author:** [@Tech\_Uz](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Tech_Uz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/last-input-vel-command-issue/10145 "2023-02-02T16:36:56Z")
Hello, I have Odrive 3.6V with 0.5.4 firmware. I used python odrive API to control motors. I am using motors in Closed Loop and giving speed with controller.input\_vel. The Problem when I lost connection with PC and Odri… --- ## [Opentorque project - new design](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/opentorque-project-new-design/8280)
**Author:** [@acisre](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/acisre)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/opentorque-project-new-design/8280 "2023-01-05T15:08:26Z")
Hello all, I wanted to share the new design of the opentorque project with you. The original version was created by Gabrael Levine, more info here. Skyentific had allready made some small improvements, so I started thi… --- ## [Odrive v3.6 or Odrive pro for a custom telescope?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-6-or-odrive-pro-for-a-custom-telescope/9883)
**Author:** [@Ahmad\_Hasan](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Ahmad_Hasan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-v3-6-or-odrive-pro-for-a-custom-telescope/9883 "2022-11-05T12:11:11Z")
Hello there! I’ve been planning to make a telescope with hoverboard motors (direct drive scope) and I’ve just noticed a new release of Odrive pro. I’m planning to make a Light Encoder for it based on the dexter robotic … --- ## [First Class Seats Restoring](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/first-class-seats-restoring/9837)
**Author:** [@Bilal](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Bilal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/first-class-seats-restoring/9837 "2022-10-27T22:52:01Z")
Hello Everyone! I’m working on restoring First Class seats from Aircraft, it’s been hell, and I need some guidance with configuring the Odrive to work with the motors. I have found that the company who has manufactured … --- ## [Want to buy an Odrive, but need help figuring out if it works with 1000Kv drone motors](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/want-to-buy-an-odrive-but-need-help-figuring-out-if-it-works-with-1000kv-drone-motors/9745)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Amuedo](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Daniel_Amuedo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/want-to-buy-an-odrive-but-need-help-figuring-out-if-it-works-with-1000kv-drone-motors/9745 "2022-10-07T04:38:08Z")
I am currently making a 12dof quadruped robot (3D Printed). I have spent months jumping the gun a little bit and designing a couple high torque actuators by using roughly 30:1 reductions. I have been simultaneously tryin… --- ## [The CNC machine using an ODrive I'm working on](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/the-cnc-machine-using-an-odrive-im-working-on/5747)
**Author:** [@SG-O](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/SG-O)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/the-cnc-machine-using-an-odrive-im-working-on/5747 "2022-08-22T20:35:08Z")
Here is a first look at the multi purpose CNC platform I’m working on. It uses a cheap Chinese 3040 CNC as a basis. The X and Y axis are driven by an ODrive. These axis also use linear encoders. The Z Axis uses a Nema23 … --- ## [Isolating motor's power from controller/sensors power demands](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/isolating-motors-power-from-controller-sensors-power-demands/9524)
**Author:** [@sk8r](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/sk8r)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/isolating-motors-power-from-controller-sensors-power-demands/9524 "2022-08-22T10:26:23Z")
Has anyone used an Optoisolator SparkFun Opto-isolator Breakout - BOB-09118 - SparkFun Electronics to separate the power demand of motors from the rest of their project’s components? Or does the oDrive board already do t… --- ## [Our 4-axis robot arm diploma thesis](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/our-4-axis-robot-arm-diploma-thesis/8785)
**Author:** [@HerrNamenlos123](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/HerrNamenlos123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/our-4-axis-robot-arm-diploma-thesis/8785 "2022-08-20T09:56:05Z")
Hi there, i would like to share our project, because I think it’s quite interesting and might help someone getting started. It’s our diploma thesis project for school, it’s hopefully going to be finished soon. The enti… --- ## [Rust binding for controlling ODrives with CAN!](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/rust-binding-for-controlling-odrives-with-can/9507)
**Author:** [@kalinkochnev](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/kalinkochnev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/rust-binding-for-controlling-odrives-with-can/9507 "2022-07-29T21:35:12Z")
My teammates (@Vihaan\_Shah, @UltraArceus3) and I have been pretty active on the ODrive forum for this robotics project we’re working on and we decided to share our Rust client library for communicating with ODrives throu… --- ## [Active Suspension for Crosskart](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/active-suspension-for-crosskart/8061)
**Author:** [@vilo](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/vilo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/active-suspension-for-crosskart/8061 "2022-07-03T13:56:43Z")
Hi everyone, Newbie here. I am building an electric crosskart with active suspension so it can basically tilt into the corners. Traditionally hydraulics are used for active suspension/tilting. I was wondering if it was … --- ## [Large CNC router](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/large-cnc-router/475)
**Author:** [@asle\_erling\_borgen](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/asle_erling_borgen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/large-cnc-router/475 "2022-06-13T05:17:10Z")
Hi, Asle from Norway here. I am a mechanical engineer, but I am completely cr@p at programming anything more advanced than a vcr :stuck\_out\_tongue: I am building a large cnc router with travel in the areas of : X1300m… --- ## [Exploded ODrive Resurrection (SUCCESS, Recognized as not Genuine)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/exploded-odrive-resurrection-success-recognized-as-not-genuine/9228)
**Author:** [@Xenon](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Xenon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/exploded-odrive-resurrection-success-recognized-as-not-genuine/9228 "2022-05-30T00:10:04Z")
Backstory Some time ago, when working on a university project, a friend blew up my ODrive V3.5 by dropping a screwdriver on it. (BIG SAD) A replacement V3.6 was purchased. We viewed it under a thermal camera, and found… [Previous page](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/projects/5.md) [Next page](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/projects/5.md?page=2)