# ODrive Pro Support

**URL:** https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/c/support/odrive-pro/7.md

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## [About the ODrive Pro Support category](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-the-odrive-pro-support-category/10586)

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**Author:** [@madcowswe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/madcowswe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/about-the-odrive-pro-support-category/10586 "2025-07-24T12:50:03Z")

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If you need help with your ODrive Pro this is the place to get it.

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## [Iq from FOC during motor turning](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/iq-from-foc-during-motor-turning/14573)

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**Author:** [@weekend](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/weekend)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/iq-from-foc-during-motor-turning/14573 "2026-09-17T17:17:56Z")

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We have a 24VDC motor, load is 9Nm, torque constant is 0.957 Nm/A, we want to make the motor turn a quarter within 120ms, we see from software (below screens) that the motor accelerates to 150RPM in 20ms, then keep at 15…

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## [Sensorless handoff never produces real torque on low-inductance FPV motor (ODrive Pro, 0.6.6 & 0.6.11) — telemetry shows lock, motor is actually stalled](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sensorless-handoff-never-produces-real-torque-on-low-inductance-fpv-motor-odrive-pro-0-6-6-0-6-11-telemetry-shows-lock-motor-is-actually-stalled/14804)

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**Author:** [@kavinduf11](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/kavinduf11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sensorless-handoff-never-produces-real-torque-on-low-inductance-fpv-motor-odrive-pro-0-6-6-0-6-11-telemetry-shows-lock-motor-is-actually-stalled/14804 "2026-11-06T07:52:17Z")

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Hardware: ODrive Pro, firmware tested on both 0.6.6 and 0.6.11 (same issue on both) Motor: T-Motor Velox 3.0 2306, 1950KV, 7 pole pairs (12N14P), no encoder — sensorless only Power: 24V DC supply, regen clamp on the bu…

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## [ODrive Pro reports 4.8–5.4 V for vbus\_voltage despite measuring 24 V at DC+ and DC−](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-reports-4-8-5-4-v-for-vbus-voltage-despite-measuring-24-v-at-dc-and-dc/14695)

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**Author:** [@William](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/William)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-reports-4-8-5-4-v-for-vbus-voltage-despite-measuring-24-v-at-dc-and-dc/14695 "2026-11-06T07:32:19Z")

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I’m troubleshooting an issue with my ODrive Pro where the reported DC bus voltage does not match the voltage measured directly at the power terminals. I’m hoping to identify the cause and determine whether this is a hard…

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## [Sensorless pole slipping on ramp-up under propeller load — torque\_constant sensitivity (T500, ODrive Pro 0.6.12)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sensorless-pole-slipping-on-ramp-up-under-propeller-load-torque-constant-sensitivity-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-12/14510)

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**Author:** [@jjateen-rekise](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jjateen-rekise)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sensorless-pole-slipping-on-ramp-up-under-propeller-load-torque-constant-sensitivity-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-12/14510 "2026-09-03T17:19:08Z")

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axis0.config.motor.motor\_type MOTOR\_TYPE\_HIGH\_CURRENT axis0.config.motor.pole\_pairs 7 axis0.config.motor.torque\_constant 0.04544 axis0.config.motor.phase\_resistance …

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## [Motor current creep to current\_soft\_max at constant velocity under load, sensorless T500 (ODrive Pro 0.6.12)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-current-creep-to-current-soft-max-at-constant-velocity-under-load-sensorless-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-12/14500)

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**Author:** [@jjateen-rekise](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jjateen-rekise)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/motor-current-creep-to-current-soft-max-at-constant-velocity-under-load-sensorless-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-12/14500 "2026-09-02T06:53:35Z")

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Configuration: { "can.config.baud\_rate": 250000, "can.config.data\_baud\_rate": 1000000, "can.config.tx\_brs": 0, "can.config.protocol": 1, "config.led\_brightness": 255, "config.enable\_uart\_a": false, "config.…

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## [Odrive Pro Configurable Watchdog](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-configurable-watchdog/14464)

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**Author:** [@MPeroutek](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/MPeroutek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-configurable-watchdog/14464 "2026-08-21T18:10:36Z")

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Hi, I’m using a few O-Drive Pro’s in a system where, in the case of a disconnection, “Fail to motor pos=0.0, IDLE” is a much safer state for the motors than “Fail to Last Position, IDLE”. From the documentation and my …

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## [SPI Encoder (BiSS-C) fails to initialize when DC power is applied first](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/spi-encoder-biss-c-fails-to-initialize-when-dc-power-is-applied-first/14206)

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**Author:** [@Lin\_k](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Lin_k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/spi-encoder-biss-c-fails-to-initialize-when-dc-power-is-applied-first/14206 "2026-08-19T05:31:02Z")

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Setup Controller: ODrive Pro Encoder: Aksim Absolute Encoder (BiSS-C 17bit/16bit, spi\_encoder0) Motor: CubeMars GL100 Encoder power supply: Supplied from ODrive Pro’s SPI connector Config reference: Absolute Encoder Ref…

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## [Sudden motor current spike on deceleration or reversal, sensorless T500 (ODrive Pro 0.6.10)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sudden-motor-current-spike-on-deceleration-or-reversal-sensorless-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-10/14453)

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**Author:** [@jjateen-rekise](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jjateen-rekise)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/sudden-motor-current-spike-on-deceleration-or-reversal-sensorless-t500-odrive-pro-0-6-10/14453 "2026-08-17T21:31:00Z")

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Configuration: axis0.active\_errors = 16777216 axis0.commutation\_mapper.config.approx\_init\_pos = 0.000000 axis0.commutation\_mapper.config.approx\_init\_pos\_valid = false axis0.commutation\_mapper.config.circular = true axis…

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## [Reading load encoder.raw over CAN?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/reading-load-encoder-raw-over-can/14427)

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**Author:** [@Luke\_Plummer](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Luke_Plummer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/reading-load-encoder-raw-over-can/14427 "2026-08-05T05:45:09Z")

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I have a system where the load encoder has a highly variable motion ratio to the commutation encoder, so over python I have been reading it with odrv.inc\_encoder0.raw, instead of using the mapper functionality. Is there …

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## [Odrive Pro CAN-bus shows error BUS\_OFF](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-bus-shows-error-bus-off/14242)

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**Author:** [@moljo](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/moljo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-bus-shows-error-bus-off/14242 "2026-07-20T22:11:58Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling with a CAN communication issue on my ODrive Pro and can’t seem to get it working. I’m hoping someone here has seen this before. I always get the can error BUS\_OFF. Configuration appli…

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## [Torque limits over CAN](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/torque-limits-over-can/14369)

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**Author:** [@meli](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/meli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/torque-limits-over-can/14369 "2026-07-20T22:06:53Z")

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Hi there! I would like to use torque limited position control with different torque limits for each direction. The torque limits are not fix but change dynamically based on user input. While prototyping over USB, I reac…

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## [ODrive Pro - CAN Transmitting But Not Receiving](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-transmitting-but-not-receiving/14272)

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**Author:** [@jb803](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/jb803)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-can-transmitting-but-not-receiving/14272 "2026-07-04T20:38:07Z")

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Hi, We’re currently debugging an issue with the ODrive Pro CAN interface. The ODrive connections are identical to a previous project we’ve used with a Pro (albeit with slightly older firmware). CAN ground is connected t…

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## [How to set Brake Resistor value on ODrive Pro?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-set-brake-resistor-value-on-odrive-pro/12103)

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**Author:** [@dlmed](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/dlmed)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-set-brake-resistor-value-on-odrive-pro/12103 "2026-06-25T02:53:54Z")

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Hi, I am using an ODrive Pro to control a BLDC motor. When doing tests, I get a DC\_BUS\_OVER\_VOLTAGE error; I checked the vbus\_voltage with the liveplot and it goes above the nominal voltage of my power supply (24V): …

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## [Brushless DC motor passing calibration, then hits velocity limit](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/brushless-dc-motor-passing-calibration-then-hits-velocity-limit/14159)

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**Author:** [@onething](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/onething)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/brushless-dc-motor-passing-calibration-then-hits-velocity-limit/14159 "2026-05-08T18:46:09Z")

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Hello, I’m working with an ODrive Pro, Traco power txl 750 24s power supply and a 57BLR90-24-01 brushless motor with hall sensors. I have attached an image of the setup. During the calibration in the UI, the motor d…

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## [Anticogging Missing Estimate Error with ODrive Pro, OA1 & M8325](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/anticogging-missing-estimate-error-with-odrive-pro-oa1-m8325/14125)

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**Author:** [@magnus\_gregory](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/magnus_gregory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/anticogging-missing-estimate-error-with-odrive-pro-oa1-m8325/14125 "2026-04-23T16:00:07Z")

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Hello, I am having an issue where I cannot get the anticogging calibration to run without throwing a missing estimate error and disarming the motor. I have tried changing various parameters such as encoder bandwidth, an…

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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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## [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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## [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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## [CNC controller and Odrive](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/cnc-controller-and-odrive/13490)

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**Author:** [@robotguy1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/robotguy1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/cnc-controller-and-odrive/13490 "2026-01-06T17:01:53Z")

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Hey, thinking about switching to odrives for my cnc-build and need some help to start out. Is there any other way of controlling the odrives from a cnc-controller then to use the step/dir interface? And are there any dis…

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## [Increase in vel\_gain issue](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/increase-in-vel-gain-issue/13762)

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**Author:** [@SSR](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/SSR)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/increase-in-vel-gain-issue/13762 "2025-12-08T16:17:00Z")

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Hi, I’m seeing an issue with ODrive position control; when I set vel\_gain (kd) to 0.95 the motor is stable and quiet. But after increasing it slightly to 1.0, the motor starts buzzing. I’m not sure why is this happening.…

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## [Odrive Pro Max rated Fan current](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-max-rated-fan-current/13735)

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**Author:** [@mikemontauk](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/mikemontauk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-max-rated-fan-current/13735 "2025-11-25T16:33:04Z")

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I would like to connect 2+ fans in parallel at the \[Fan 12V\] and \[Fan -\] output of the Odrive Pro. What is the max rated current of the fan circuit? How many mA does the 60x60mm 12V fan draw?

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## [Too little torque at max current under torque control mode](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/too-little-torque-at-max-current-under-torque-control-mode/13717)

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**Author:** [@MattL](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/MattL)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/too-little-torque-at-max-current-under-torque-control-mode/13717 "2025-11-20T08:04:38Z")

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I am using an ODrive Pro with a CubeMars AKE60-8 motor under pass-through control using an Arduino script to prescribe a sinusoidal torque profile oscillating between 0 and a variable max torque (T\_max) with period 1s \< …

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## [How to use ODrive Pro with AksIM-4 encoder with the SPI EncoLink protocol ](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-use-odrive-pro-with-aksim-4-encoder-with-the-spi-encolink-protocol/13708)

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**Author:** [@pakawat.prasit633](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/pakawat.prasit633)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/how-to-use-odrive-pro-with-aksim-4-encoder-with-the-spi-encolink-protocol/13708 "2025-11-16T05:34:45Z")

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I’m currently using an AksIM-4 encoder with the SPI EncoLink protocol and 20-bit absolute resolution. I would like to know if there is any way to configure the ODrive Pro so that it can work with this encoder, or if the…

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## [Control velocity in filtered position control mode](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/control-velocity-in-filtered-position-control-mode/13684)

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**Author:** [@robotguy1](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/robotguy1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/control-velocity-in-filtered-position-control-mode/13684 "2025-11-10T15:44:13Z")

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Hello, in filtered position control - how do i control the velocity of the motor? Is it done by changning the frequency at which i send the position stream, or can I set the velocity some how? Thank you!

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## [EMI concerns with stacking odrives?](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/emi-concerns-with-stacking-odrives/13628)

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**Author:** [@trz001](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/trz001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/emi-concerns-with-stacking-odrives/13628 "2025-10-20T23:05:06Z")

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I’m setting up several ODrive Pro boards and considering mounting them directly on top of each other to save space. Before I commit to purchasing the 2 odrives, I wanted to check if there are any known issues with electr…

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## [CAN-FD OdrivePro Tx good but Rx rejected](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/can-fd-odrivepro-tx-good-but-rx-rejected/13614)

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**Author:** [@wasp](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/wasp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/can-fd-odrivepro-tx-good-but-rx-rejected/13614 "2025-10-17T15:36:16Z")

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I understand CAN-FD function is experimental so perhaps this is not the correct forum. OdrivePro (ODP) is running 0.6.11-1 firmware. I have several ODP devices on the same CAN bus all connected to a TI Sitara dev board …

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## [Weird outputs when running motor (vel\_estimator problem?)](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/weird-outputs-when-running-motor-vel-estimator-problem/13303)

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**Author:** [@awkeller](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/awkeller)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/weird-outputs-when-running-motor-vel-estimator-problem/13303 "2025-10-07T19:18:46Z")

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I’m trying to run a Portescap 35ECS80 10B 11 motor with my odrive pro, but whenever I try to control with velocity, it’ll move for a second and then error out and stop with the position oscillating and the velocity ru…

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## [CAN Communication Issue Between ODrive and USB-CAN — No Frames Visible in candump - No Messages Transmitted Despite Correct Setup](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/can-communication-issue-between-odrive-and-usb-can-no-frames-visible-in-candump-no-messages-transmitted-despite-correct-setup/13541)

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**Author:** [@Christ](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/Christ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/can-communication-issue-between-odrive-and-usb-can-no-frames-visible-in-candump-no-messages-transmitted-despite-correct-setup/13541 "2025-10-01T18:25:05Z")

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Hello, I’m working on a CAN connection between an ODrive (firmware v0.5.6) and a USB-CAN adapter (CH340) via a USB hub. The motor is functioning, but I’m not seeing any frames in candump can0 Hardware Setup: ODrive v3…

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## [ODrive Pro Fully Isolated CAN](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-fully-isolated-can/11370)

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**Author:** [@andrew.keefe](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/u/andrew.keefe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.odriverobotics.com/t/odrive-pro-fully-isolated-can/11370 "2025-10-01T18:14:01Z")

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I am using 9 ODrive Pros where every 3 are powered by independent 48V batteries that do not share a ground. This is a distributed robotic system. A single Raspberry Pi is used to communicate to the 9 ODrives via CANbus…

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