8192 CPR Encoder - shorter cable

1

Hello,

My setup:
1x ODrive v3.6 motor controller 56V
2x Dual Shaft Motor - D6374 150kv
2x 8192 CPR Encoder with ODrive Cable

The encoders came with long cables (2m) and if possible, I’d like to reduce a bit the space inside my robot. What would be a good way to replace these cables with something closer to 0.3m?

I’m considering building my own cables, though it seems there’s a risk of introducing noise, and I don’t know much about that.

If I understood correctly, I should buy a shielded cable with 5 wires inside; and connect the shield to the ground on the ODrive side.
Would that be enough? Or I’m missing something?

Thank you

2

You’re not missing anything. You could just cut the ODrive cables shorter :stuck_out_tongue:

3

Okay, thank you. I believe I’ll do just that.
It will save the effort from crimping both sides, and if I remove the extra part of the cable from the encoder side, I wouldn’t have to think about connecting the shield to the ground.

4

Must we link the shield to the black ground wire cable on both side of the encoder cable ? Or must we link shield to the eath ground on each side ?