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    Quote Originally Posted by RocketBoy View Post
    Afternoon all,

    Can anybody make a recommendation on the wire they use to to extend stepper motors. I'm using NEMA 34 86HS115-4208, wired in series drawing 3A at 70v. What gauge of wire would you use, does it need to be screened?

    Many thanks

    Mike
    How about CY cable 3A is nothing so 1mm or 1.5 mm will do.

    It is always a good idea to use the screen but ground it at one end at the star point in the control box.

    Edit: is there a reason for you to use a series connection instead of parallel ?
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