What is the max length of stepper wires? January 21, 2016 07:21AM |
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Re: What is the max length of stepper wires? January 22, 2016 03:54AM |
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My printer has some cables over 2m long- no problems at all. IRIC, I used 20 gauge wires for the motor leads. Whenever you run relatively high current wires, especially motor wires where the currents are pulsing, the wires should be twisted to reduce interference to small signal wires (such as thermistor leads). Twist the thermistor lead and heater wires, too. The twisting reduces currents induced into/by adjacent wires.
You can twist wires very easily, quickly, and neatly by clamping one end in a vise and putting the other end in the chuck of an electric drill. Pull the wires taut then start running the motor.
Motors have two sets of coils. You should use a twisted pair for each set.
Re: What is the max length of stepper wires? January 22, 2016 06:37AM |
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