odrivetool works fine on my Macbook pro runningSierra.
I installed all dependent files for odrivetool on Raspbian. Powered the ODrive and connected usb cable (same as the one used with Mac). I get message “Please connect your ODrive.”
I checked the command lsusb and it is there;
Bus 001 Device 032: ID 1209:0d32 InterBiometrics