I’m new to motors and I am trying to build a raspberry pi project. I’m interested in getting the M8325s 100KV and Odrive S1 bundle. I was wondering what kind of battery I can get to support the motor, I wasn’t sure which one would fit during my research online. Does the M8325s 100KV need a CUI encoder to function? I watched the Odrive connecting with Arduino guide and that motor had a CUI motor attached. Thank you.
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I was wondering what kind of battery I can get to support the motor, I wasn’t sure which one would fit during my research online
Good question! Really depends on the the maximum speed and torque you need. It’s usually easiest to just start with a power supply, we sell this one, but it’s a bit chunky – anything over 12V/60W or so should be fine to get started and testing – higher voltages and powers are really only needed for higher torques and speeds, respectively.
Does the M8325s 100KV need a CUI encoder to function?
Nope! All ODrive systems need some sort of encoder, but the M8325s + S1 kit uses the onboard magnetic encoder on the S1, makes things nice, easy, and compact 
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Thank you so much for your reply! I’m trying to make a portable project, so I’m interested in a battery. I’m currently looking into a 1550mAh 6S 24v Lipo battery. Its labeled for drones and I am just concerned about how it would connect to the Odrive S1. The discharged plug is a XT 60 connector. I’m thinking maybe I can just take the connector off and plug it into the correct ports on the S1. Would that work? Thanks again.