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  1. Electrical Resources

Wiring the Thrifty Nova

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Powering and Wiring the Thrifty Nova

To use the Thrifty Nova motor controller, you need to connect the power, communication, hall sensors, and phase wires. For the larger wires, we recommend Inline Wago Connectors, sold . Follow these steps for proper setup:

  1. Power Lines:

    • Connect the 12 AWG red wire to the positive power supply terminal.

    • Connect the 12 AWG black wire to the negative power supply terminal.

  2. Communication:

    • CAN Connection: Use the 4-pin CAN connector for CAN communication. Ensure it is properly attached.

    • USB Connection: Alternatively, use the USB-C port for USB communication. You will typically use either CAN or USB, not both.

  3. Hall Sensor Cable:

  4. Phase Wires:

    • Connect the three 12 AWG phase wires:

      • Red wire to red motor phase.

      • Black wire to black motor phase.

      • White wire to the white motor phase.

    • These wires should match the corresponding terminals on a NEO motor.

  5. Data Port Connector

    • For wiring external sensors like encoders and limit switches, not needed for initial bring up

Required Connections:

  • Power: Red and black power lines.

  • Communication: Either the CAN connector or the USB-C port.

  • Hall Sensors: 6-pin JST encoder cable.

  • Phase Wires: Three 12 AWG wires (red, black, and white).

By following these steps, you ensure that your Thrifty Nova is correctly powered and wired for operation.

Connect the 6-pin JST encoder cable to the . This cable is necessary for reading the motor's hall sensors.

More info found at

Brushless Hall Sensor Connector
Data Port Connector
here