Common specs

Cores 4
Gauge 18
Motor connector 6 pin connector (only 4 pins used)
Intermediate connector 4-pin waterproof screw together 90 degree connectors. (female connector on the Y-Axis sections, male connector on the Z-Axis section)
Farmduino connector 2.54mm pitch 4-pin connector with locking tab (Molex Part 50579404)
Outer color Black
Inner Colors Black, Red, Yellow, White
CAD model Onshape
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Variant specs

Motor Cable - X1, 0.7m

length 0.7m
Label X1
Price $20.00
Quantity - Genesis 1
Quantity - Genesis XL 1
internal-part-name Motor Cable - X1, 0.7m (Genesis and Genesis XL)
cost $1.60

Motor Cable - X2, 2.3m

length 2.3m
Label X2
Price $23.00
Quantity - Genesis 1
Quantity - Genesis XL 0
internal-part-name Motor Cable - X2, 2.3m (Genesis)
cost $2.10

Motor Cable - Y, 2.7m

length 2.7m
Label Y
Price $25.00
Quantity - Genesis 1
Quantity - Genesis XL 0
internal-part-name Motor Cable - Y, 2.7m (Genesis)
cost $2.30

Motor Cable - ZY, 2.6m

length 2.6m
Label ZY
Price $27.00
Quantity - Genesis 1
Quantity - Genesis XL 0
internal-part-name Motor Cable - ZY, 2.6m (Genesis)
cost $3.90

Motor Cable - X2, 3.8m

length 3.8m
Label X2
Price $28.00
Quantity - Genesis 0
Quantity - Genesis XL 1
internal-part-name Motor Cable - X2, 3.8m (Genesis XL)
cost $2.90

Motor Cable - Y, 4.2m

length 4.2m
Label Y
Price $30.00
Quantity - Genesis 0
Quantity - Genesis XL 1
internal-part-name Motor Cable - Y, 4.2m (Genesis XL)
cost $3.10

Motor Cable - ZY, 4.1m

length 4.1m
Label ZY
Price $32.00
Quantity - Genesis 0
Quantity - Genesis XL 1
internal-part-name Motor Cable - ZY, 4.1m (Genesis XL)
cost $4.70

Motor Cable - ZZ, 1.8m

length 1.8m
Label ZZ
Price $24.00
Quantity - Genesis 1
Quantity - Genesis XL 1
internal-part-name Motor Cable - ZZ, 1.8m (Genesis and Genesis XL)
cost $3.80

Component tests

Test Description Target Tolerance
Length Measure the length using a measuring tape. See BOM spec +/- 20mm
Diameter Measure the cable’s diameter using digital calipers. 5mm +/- 1mm
Connectors Use a motor cable to connect a motor to the Farmduino. Issue some movement commands. The motor should operate as expected N/A
Label Inspect the shrinkwrap labels. X1, X2, Y, ZY, and ZZ N/A
Cable Inspect the cable’s spec. 24AWG-4C stranded copper cable N/A
Color Inspect the color of the cable. Black N/A