Twisted pair wiring length for Toolboard

[thaug29]

What is the max length for untwisted wire for the Duet Toolboard?

Duet says "Unshielded twisted pair cable is normally used; however over the short cable lengths typical of desktop 3D printers and CNC machines, the cable type is not critical."

What is short lengths? Is 6 feet to long for untwisted, unshielded?

[Phaedrux]

If in doubt, opt for the better option. Price difference between UTP and STP is negligible at that length.

[thaug29]

@Phaedrux Price is not the question. Will a 6 foot length of untwisted wire work for the Toolboard?

[dc42]

@thaug29 said in Twisted pair wiring length for Toolboard:

@Phaedrux Price is not the question. Will a 6 foot length of untwisted wire work for the Toolboard?

It almost certainly will, although I would choose twisted pair for that distance.

[thaug29]

@dc42 Thank you

[mrehorstdmd]

@thaug29 It's easy to turn untwisted wire into twisted pair- just use an electric drill. It will take just a few seconds.

If your printer is working, you can make one of these:
https://drmrehorst.blogspot.com/2022/02/ultimate-3d-printed-wire-twister.html