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
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Variant specs

Motor Cable - X1, 0.6m

length 0.6m
Label X1
Price $20.00
Quantity - Express 1
Quantity - Express XL 1
internal part name Motor Cable - X1, 0.6m (Express and Express XL)
cost $1.60

Motor Cable - X2, 1.8m

length 1.8m
Label X2
Price $23.00
Quantity - Express 1
Quantity - Express XL 0
internal part name Motor Cable - X2, 1.8m (Express)
cost $2.10

Motor Cable - Y, 2.2m

length 2.2m
Label Y
Price $25.00
Quantity - Express 1
Quantity - Express XL 0
internal part name Motor Cable - Y, 2.2m (Express)
cost $1.80

Motor Cable - ZY, 2.1m

length 2.1m
Label ZY
Price $27.00
Quantity - Express 1
Quantity - Express XL 0
internal part name Motor Cable - ZY, 2.1m (Express)
cost $3.90

Motor Cable - X2, 3.0m

length 3.0m
Label X2
Price $28.00
Quantity - Express 0
Quantity - Express XL 1
internal part name Motor Cable - X2, 3.0m (Express XL)
cost $2.90

Motor Cable - Y, 3.4m

length 3.4m
Label Y
Price $30.00
Quantity - Express 0
Quantity - Express XL 1
internal part name Motor Cable - Y, 3.4m (Express XL)
cost $3.10

Motor Cable - ZY, 3.3m

length 3.3m
Label ZY
Price $32.00
Quantity - Express 0
Quantity - Express XL 1
internal part name Motor Cable - ZY, 3.3m (Express XL)
cost $4.70

Motor Cable - ZZ, 1.8m

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