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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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IMAG1584.jpg|Needed parts (sold as kit)
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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]
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IMAG1581.jpg|Needed tools
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*1pcs Non-cross linked RJ45 cable (cable will be cut, so one cable is good up to two adapters)
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IMAG1582.jpg|Stripping insulation of RJ45 cable
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*2pcs 620 to 680 ohm leaded resistors
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IMAG1583.jpg|Stripping individual wires of RJ45 cable. Shorten out all except green/white, green and brown.
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*1pcs 6 pole terminal block
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IMAG1587.jpg|Making connections with terminal block
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*1pcs cable tie
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IMAG1588.jpg|Securing with cable tie
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IMAG1589.jpg|Final product
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These parts are available from most electronics component distributors, such as Farnell, Mouser and Digikey.
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==Assembly guide==
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File:IMAG1584.jpg|Needed parts
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File:IMAG1581.jpg|Needed tools
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File:IMAG1582.jpg|Stripping insulation of RJ45 cable
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File:IMAG1583.jpg|Stripping individual wires of RJ45 cable. Shorten out all except green/white, green and brown.
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File:IMAG1587.jpg|Making connections with terminal block
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File:IMAG1588.jpg|Securing with cable tie
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File:IMAG1589.jpg|Final product
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==Troubleshooting==
 
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If connection to device do not work, or is unstable, check that all wires are well connected to the terminal block. Sometimes terminal block screw may be pressing on wire insulator preventing good electrical contact. Try reconnecting wires if trouble persists.
 

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