Cable Length for Z Axis Steepers
November 04, 2015 06:53AM
Hi all,

Firstly sorry if this has already been asked.

I am wondering if I can use different length cables for my Z axis steppers, NEMA 17s if that makes any difference. This is coming from me upgrading from an acrylic frame to a p3steel and thought whilst in the process of building I may as well make my cable runs as tidy as possible whilst still being practical.

Thanks for any thoughts or answers anyone may have.
Keith
Re: Cable Length for Z Axis Steepers
November 04, 2015 09:00AM
It won't make any difference, as long as there isn't a HUGE difference between the two. By huge, I mean one being several yards/metres longer than the other.
Re: Cable Length for Z Axis Steepers
November 04, 2015 09:29AM
Thanks David, that is what I was hoping for.

I expect one cable to become approximately 6 inches and the other to be probably 18 at most. My biggest concern is the fact that this will result in one being approx 3 times longer than the other. I was thinking that at these lengths there would not be enough difference to make any real effect but wanted to get some opinions from people who know better than I do.

Cheers.
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