
RJ45 (Ethernet) Connector
There are eight RJ45 jacks on the rear of the DMC+. Each jack provides differential step
and direction signals for one axis. The jacks are numbered 9 to 16 and correspond to
motor/axis numbers.
Note: These outputs are compatible with the Arc Motion Control Octodrive.
Wiring
1. step +
2. step -
3. dir +
4. +5V
5. GND
6. dir -
7. +5V
8. GND
Differential Signals
The two pairs of signals, step+ / step- and dir+ / dir-, form differential pairs. Differential
signals are relative only to each other and not to a common ground, which makes them
less susceptible to noise. Some stepper motor drivers expect a differential signal.
If you want to use the differential signals with a motor driver that is not expecting
differential signals, you can decode them on the receiving end using a “differential line
receiver”. An example differential line receiver is Texas Instruments AM26C32CN. You
can find this part at Digi-Key.
Single Ended Wiring
If you want to use the RJ45 jacks for step and direction, but do not have a differential
receiver, you can just use the step+ and dir+ signals, along with the GND provided on
pins 5 or 8. This non-differential wiring option is more susceptible to noise, especially
over long cable runs.
Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide
Pg. 6
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