# Support

**URL:** https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/support/6.md?page=2

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## [Low torque issue with ODrive](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/low-torque-issue-with-odrive/14066)

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**Author:** [@gaoqiaolei772](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/gaoqiaolei772)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/low-torque-issue-with-odrive/14066 "2026-04-07T18:04:24Z")

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Hello, I am working on a mobile robot and using ODrive to control four 170KV motors for the drivetrain. My current setup is as follows: 4 ODrive s1 4 motors Motor KV: 170KV Robot weight: about 20 kg Supply voltage: 2…

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## [Using S1 with a hub motor](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-s1-with-a-hub-motor/14064)

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**Author:** [@Ron\_San\_Martino](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Ron_San_Martino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/using-s1-with-a-hub-motor/14064 "2026-03-27T01:24:54Z")

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Hi. I am trying to use the S1 with a hub motor from an EcoFlow Blade robotic mower. I have no idea what I’m doing. The hub motor works with the Blade. I am struggling trying to configure the S1. The hub motor is 24V, has…

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## [Implementing CAN broadcasting for ODrive v3.6 and fw-0.5.5](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/implementing-can-broadcasting-for-odrive-v3-6-and-fw-0-5-5/14056)

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**Author:** [@FankyZ](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/FankyZ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/implementing-can-broadcasting-for-odrive-v3-6-and-fw-0-5-5/14056 "2026-03-21T14:01:50Z")

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Hello everyone, I have been trying to implement a broadcasting function into the firmware 0.5.5, however I can’t seem to get it working. Could anyone better at embedded programming give me a hint? Or perhaps there is so…

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## [Difficulty in Position Control](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/difficulty-in-position-control/14052)

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**Author:** [@nicholasg](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/nicholasg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/difficulty-in-position-control/14052 "2026-03-18T23:37:26Z")

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I am using the D5312s 330KV and the Odrive Pro. I am using the onboard encoder and I have noticed strange behaviour. I am using a 24V power supply with a cut off of 9 A. In Ramped Velocity Control, in the GUI the posit…

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## [Inverter sinusoidal PWM](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/inverter-sinusoidal-pwm/14049)

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**Author:** [@jorgeranio20](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jorgeranio20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/inverter-sinusoidal-pwm/14049 "2026-03-18T18:16:47Z")

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Hi all! I am trying to control a PMSM in speed mode and analyze the power consumption over different operating points using an oscilloscope. My Vdc is 48V, and the motor is delta configured. In fact, I can control the mo…

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## [Switched Reluctance motor](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/switched-reluctance-motor/1139)

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**Author:** [@Sigtaubert](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Sigtaubert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/switched-reluctance-motor/1139 "2026-03-17T04:50:14Z")

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Hi! Can anyone tell me if the ODrive is suitable to operate a Switched Reluctance motor. Thanks!

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## [ROS2 Can Node Controller Manager Interface](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ros2-can-node-controller-manager-interface/11059)

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**Author:** [@DocT](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/DocT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ros2-can-node-controller-manager-interface/11059 "2026-03-12T15:01:56Z")

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I am reaching out to inquire as to whether anyone has had good success with the ROS2 ODrive CAN package, interfacing with controller manager. I’m not an expert with ROS, so this has been tricky. I wanted to make sure I…

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## [Encoders Signals](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/encoders-signals/14031)

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**Author:** [@Mahmoud\_Hamada](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Mahmoud_Hamada)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/encoders-signals/14031 "2026-03-12T15:00:33Z")

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I’m looking at a motor that has an 11-pin magnetic encoder. It uses differential signals and has U, V, W pins, but I want to use it with my ODrive v3.5 in a simpler single-ended way. My plan is to just connect the A+, B…

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## [Connecting Reagle SRMA46 Encoder to ODrive Pro via Protocol Converter](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/connecting-reagle-srma46-encoder-to-odrive-pro-via-protocol-converter/13470)

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**Author:** [@Vsevolod\_Bazhaluk](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Vsevolod_Bazhaluk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/connecting-reagle-srma46-encoder-to-odrive-pro-via-protocol-converter/13470 "2026-03-11T22:34:06Z")

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Hello! I’m working on a project that uses a Chinese servo drive with a built-in absolute encoder Reagle SRMA46-M16S17Bit-SY. It communicates via RS-485 using a proprietary protocol, which is unfortunately not supported b…

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## [unbalanced\_phase\_Error](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/unbalanced-phase-error/14010)

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**Author:** [@akshat\_joshi](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/akshat_joshi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/unbalanced-phase-error/14010 "2026-03-07T20:14:29Z")

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Hi guys, I am using ODrive S1 and D6374 150KV motor and I am stuck at Unbalanced\_phase\_error during calibration stage. I have tried various things based on suggestions in various threads but none seem to work. I initia…

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## [S1 sending only heartbeat over CAN](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/s1-sending-only-heartbeat-over-can/13994)

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**Author:** [@Sandeep\_Dutta](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Sandeep_Dutta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/s1-sending-only-heartbeat-over-can/13994 "2026-02-26T23:36:28Z")

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I have two odrive S1 on a CAN chain , one of them suddenly started sending only heartbeat , does not respond to commands. I have tried re configuring but the problem persists. Any ideas, this has been working for more t…

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## [Encoder with Multiple Index Pulses](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/encoder-with-multiple-index-pulses/4445)

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**Author:** [@mbilsky](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/mbilsky)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/encoder-with-multiple-index-pulses/4445 "2026-02-26T14:45:49Z")

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I’m working on modifying the ODrive firmware to work with a custom optical encoder I have. The disk has 16 index pulses with a unique number of counts between them. This makes it work like pseudo-absolute encoder where t…

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## [Motor Calibration Data in Config](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-calibration-data-in-config/13978)

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**Author:** [@jb803](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jb803)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-calibration-data-in-config/13978 "2026-02-17T22:25:50Z")

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Hi, We’re debugging an issue in a system we’ve built around an ODrive controller. We’re debugging an issue and want to check whether the config data downloaded through use of odrivetool backup-config contains all the mo…

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## [Control/Input Mode Commands Only Work on Teensy Backend — Fails When Using ODriveHardwareCAN.hpp](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/control-input-mode-commands-only-work-on-teensy-backend-fails-when-using-odrivehardwarecan-hpp/13974)

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**Author:** [@vishwam-aggarwal](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/vishwam-aggarwal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/control-input-mode-commands-only-work-on-teensy-backend-fails-when-using-odrivehardwarecan-hpp/13974 "2026-02-17T22:25:03Z")

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I’ve been testing the ODrive CAN example on both a Teensy 4.1 and an Arduino Uno R4 WiFi, and I’ve run into a consistent difference between the two CAN backends. When I compile using the Teensy CAN backend, everything w…

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## [Odrive Pro CAN Trouble when connecting to BigTreeTech Manta M8P](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-trouble-when-connecting-to-bigtreetech-manta-m8p/13952)

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**Author:** [@nicholasg](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/nicholasg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-trouble-when-connecting-to-bigtreetech-manta-m8p/13952 "2026-02-17T20:51:06Z")

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I am trying to connect the Odrive Pro to a Manta M8P V2.0 board using CAN. I have a grounding wire and a twisted pair connecting the Odrive to the high and low of the Manta board. I have ensured both ends have the 120 re…

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## [How to Program Custom FOC Code on ODrive v3.6 Using STM32 Software](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-program-custom-foc-code-on-odrive-v3-6-using-stm32-software/13969)

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**Author:** [@Kaviselvan\_VIPPL](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Kaviselvan_VIPPL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-program-custom-foc-code-on-odrive-v3-6-using-stm32-software/13969 "2026-02-17T02:39:42Z")

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Hi, I am working on a robotic motor controller project and now decided to use ODrive v3.6 board based on the STM32F405 MCU. I would like to do custom programming on the ODrive board using: STM32CubeMX X-CUBE-MCSDK S…

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## [LDO for ODrive S1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ldo-for-odrive-s1/13957)

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**Author:** [@Quintrans](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Quintrans)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/ldo-for-odrive-s1/13957 "2026-02-14T04:19:08Z")

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Hi, Recently our LDO got bust during testing on the ODrive S1 board. We are based in India and trying to figure out of we can repair here itself. Can someone help with the package and the LDO that is being used ? Would…

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## [Rough running skateboard motor](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/rough-running-skateboard-motor/13646)

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**Author:** [@braddo99](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/braddo99)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/rough-running-skateboard-motor/13646 "2026-02-10T05:33:24Z")

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Hi all, total newb here. Just hooked up an ODS1 to a Flipsky 7070 v2 110kv. This motor has 7 pole pairs and I seem to have gotten the wiring correct and the motor passes calibration without errors. Running it off of a 24…

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## [buzzing whenever motor is enabled (ODrive S1 + M8325s motor kit)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/buzzing-whenever-motor-is-enabled-odrive-s1-m8325s-motor-kit/13934)

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**Author:** [@mishael\_kraus](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/mishael_kraus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/buzzing-whenever-motor-is-enabled-odrive-s1-m8325s-motor-kit/13934 "2026-02-05T23:37:41Z")

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Hi, I’m using the ODrive S1 and M8325s Motor Kit and I get a constant audible buzzing whenever the motor is enabled, even with zero command. The buzzing appears every time the axis is enabled, regardless of whether the…

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## [Motor\_thermistor.temperature always NaN despite valid ADC on GPIO1 (fw 0.6.11)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-thermistor-temperature-always-nan-despite-valid-adc-on-gpio1-fw-0-6-11/13927)

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**Author:** [@IRW](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/IRW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-thermistor-temperature-always-nan-despite-valid-adc-on-gpio1-fw-0-6-11/13927 "2026-02-03T20:06:21Z")

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Summary motor\_thermistor.temperature always reads nan on the ODrive Micro (fw 0.6.11), regardless of configuration. The external 10K NTC thermistor is wired correctly to the THERMISTOR+/- pins and the ADC reads a valid, …

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## [Low speed velocity ripple (0.16 r/s) on ODrive v3.6 with 10,000 CPR encoder - Tuning help needed](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/low-speed-velocity-ripple-0-16-r-s-on-odrive-v3-6-with-10-000-cpr-encoder-tuning-help-needed/13917)

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**Author:** [@CKKK\_Y](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/CKKK_Y)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/low-speed-velocity-ripple-0-16-r-s-on-odrive-v3-6-with-10-000-cpr-encoder-tuning-help-needed/13917 "2026-01-28T21:50:55Z")

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I am trying to run the motor at a very low speed (0.16 r/s) in VELOCITY\_CONTROL mode. The motion is currently very jittery and not smooth. I attempted to tune the Velocity P and I gains manually, but it did not signific…

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## [BLDC torque controlled with speed limits](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/bldc-torque-controlled-with-speed-limits/13882)

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**Author:** [@Steven1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Steven1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/bldc-torque-controlled-with-speed-limits/13882 "2026-01-26T23:58:42Z")

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Hi all, I need to control the TORQUE of a 50W 24V BLDC motor. Is it possible with the Odrive to have a SPEEDlimit during torque control? So the engine is not speeding up to maximum speed when no load is applied. Thanks…

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## [Odrive 3.6 - where to find old ODriveArduino libraries?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-3-6-where-to-find-old-odrivearduino-libraries/13911)

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**Author:** [@AyyLmao](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/AyyLmao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-3-6-where-to-find-old-odrivearduino-libraries/13911 "2026-01-26T23:58:28Z")

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Hey guys, I am trying to get an older project to work again that is 2-3 years old. In this project there is an Odrive 3.6 being used with a Teensy 4.1 to control one motor. When I try to compile the code that I am work…

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## [odesc 4.2  does not connect with pc](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odesc-4-2-does-not-connect-with-pc/13899)

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**Author:** [@Arek\_Moga](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Arek_Moga)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odesc-4-2-does-not-connect-with-pc/13899 "2026-01-25T14:22:04Z")

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I wanted to install new software in the STM32CubeProgrammer, but I erased the old program and forgot to click “Download New.” Now the PC can’t see it. boot and reset buttons do not respond. How can I fix this?

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## [Inability to home motor](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/inability-to-home-motor/13902)

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**Author:** [@scott813](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/scott813)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/inability-to-home-motor/13902 "2026-01-25T03:48:50Z")

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Hi there, I’m currently working on connecting a BLDC motor to a linear rail, and before I do this I’m ensuring that I can home the motor on the rail with a mechanical switch. I’m currently trying to home the motor but i…

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## [ODrive S1 & Flat bldc motor | INVALID\_MOTOR\_TYPE](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-s1-flat-bldc-motor-invalid-motor-type/13892)

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**Author:** [@antonikaras](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/antonikaras)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-s1-flat-bldc-motor-invalid-motor-type/13892 "2026-01-23T17:23:35Z")

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Hi everyone, Has anyone tried Odrive S1 with a 48V 90W flat bldc motor similar to maxon 608138 ? The onboard hall sensors are used for feedback When calibrated for current control, the calibration finishes, but the mo…

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## [Odrive S1 bricked after update](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-s1-bricked-after-update/13817)

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**Author:** [@thostie2002](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/thostie2002)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-s1-bricked-after-update/13817 "2026-01-20T00:42:33Z")

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After update to beta, the odrive s1 is “bricked” in dfu mode, shown by the orange led thats on. Tried dfu install from windows by python, and from linux, but it doesnt work. It keeps connecting and disconnecting to my …

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## [AXIS\_ERROR\_MIN\_ENDSTOP\_PRESSED prevents startup](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/axis-error-min-endstop-pressed-prevents-startup/11957)

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**Author:** [@Eric\_Steijlen](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Eric_Steijlen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/axis-error-min-endstop-pressed-prevents-startup/11957 "2026-01-18T11:10:43Z")

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Hi, I have ODrive v3.6-56V with fw 0.5.6. However, ‘start-up’ of the motor is prevented by the endstop being activated. ( After turning off the rig, the rig drops down (because of gravity) and then activates the min-ends…

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## [Gimbal Motor tuning struggles with no errors](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/gimbal-motor-tuning-struggles-with-no-errors/13794)

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**Author:** [@nikashap](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/nikashap)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/gimbal-motor-tuning-struggles-with-no-errors/13794 "2026-01-09T18:37:46Z")

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Hi there, I’m using an ODrive S1 with the GL100 KV10 Gimbal motor and the 600 ppr Taiss Incremental Rotary Encoder for a human behavioral experiment. (Thank you @solomondg already for helping me order some parts a while…

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## [Configuration of ODrive not saved after reboot](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/configuration-of-odrive-not-saved-after-reboot/13852)

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**Author:** [@niels](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/niels)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/configuration-of-odrive-not-saved-after-reboot/13852 "2026-01-09T18:34:13Z")

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When I configure and save configuration for my ODrive S1 using the GUI, and I repower the system, the interface configuration is not saved for some reason. I’m setting CAN as an interface with a certain baud rate, but it…

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