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    Can cable length difference between X,Y and Z be problematic ?

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    • paboman
      paboman last edited by

      Im building a large delta and I am wondering if cable length difference between X,Y and Z can be problematic as the motors need to step in sync.
      X stepper 2.5m
      Y stepper 1.5m
      z stepper 3 m

      Is 1.5m difference between X and Z towers something relevant to watch for ?
      many thanks

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      • Phaedrux
        Phaedrux Moderator last edited by

        I'm not an electrical engineer, but no. Not at our room scale distances. Speed of light and all that.

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        • Mike
          Mike last edited by

          It doesn't matter at this scale. Provided your cables are thick enough for the motor current.

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          • dc42
            dc42 administrators last edited by

            Not a problem as long as the cable resistance is not too high. Aim for no more than 0.2 ohms per conductor.

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