Difference between revisions of "DIY SimpleMotion V2 adapter"
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| + | It is possible to build [[SimpleMotion V2 compatible communication interface device]] from commonly available parts. This article gives instructions of making one from the parts listed below. | ||
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| + | *1pcs FTDI's USB to RS485 adapter cable, [http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBRS485.htm USB-RS485-WE-1800-BT] | ||
| + | *1pcs Non-cross linked RJ45 cable (cable will be cut, so one cable is good up to two adapters) | ||
| + | *2pcs 620 to 680 ohm leaded resistors | ||
| + | *1pcs 6 pole terminal block | ||
| + | *1pcs cable tie | ||
| + | ==Assembly guide== | ||
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File:IMAG1584.jpg|Needed parts (sold as kit) | File:IMAG1584.jpg|Needed parts (sold as kit) | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 17 September 2015
It is possible to build SimpleMotion V2 compatible communication interface device from commonly available parts. This article gives instructions of making one from the parts listed below.
- 1pcs FTDI's USB to RS485 adapter cable, USB-RS485-WE-1800-BT
- 1pcs Non-cross linked RJ45 cable (cable will be cut, so one cable is good up to two adapters)
- 2pcs 620 to 680 ohm leaded resistors
- 1pcs 6 pole terminal block
- 1pcs cable tie
Assembly guide
Needed parts (sold as kit)
Needed tools
Stripping insulation of RJ45 cable
Stripping individual wires of RJ45 cable. Shorten out all except green/white, green and brown.
Making connections with terminal block
Securing with cable tie
Final product
