CAN - reading current values

[dyanoshak]

Originally Posted by kamocat

You can use a 100 ohm or a 120 ohm resistor.

The official CAN spec requires a 120 ohm resistor. However, as seen in the Jaguar documentation, we recommend using a 100 ohm resistor as the terminator on both ends. This is to improve the network reliability when there are many nodes and extra-long cable lengths.

Originally Posted by pfosx

I'll be using A2662R-07-ND cable.
which of the following connectors should i get?
A9093-ND
A9117-ND
I'm thinking the latter, as the cable type is "CONN MOD PLUG 6-6 FLAT OVAL AU", just as described in the "Getting started" guide (except ofc, it was 6-4 in the guide), but i'm not really sure the difference.

and lastly, to your best judgement, would both of the crimpers below be suitable?
digikey: PA1344-ND
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...duct= 2798522

Yes, you should use the plug that is designed for flat cable. Round cable is also usable, but from my experience it is easier to use flat cable because once the outer insulation is stripped, you can just slide it into the plug and crimp it.

Either of the crimpers will be fine. You get 3 features in one for the cheaper crimper, but the more expensive one will probably last longer. Your choice. I use a crimper that resembles the cheap one and I have crimped at least 5 robots worth of modular jacks with no problems.

Be sure to pay close attention to pre-made and homemade cables:

Cables must be 'straight-pinned,' which means Pin 1 > 1, Pin 2 > 2, and so on. This is also referred to as a reverse-cable because the tabs on the connectors are on the opposite sides of the cable.

(Taken from the getting started guide)

-David