Tutorials & How-To Guides

Configuring an Incremental Encoder on the NDrive Z1 with a 5010 360kV BLDC Motor: Step-by-Step Tutorial

1 September 2026 . 6 minute read

This tutorial walks you through configuring an incremental encoder on the NDrive Z1. You'll run index search and calibration, then tune the position and velocity gain controllers. Finally, you'll validate everything with a position control move.

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Configuring an Output Encoder and Gear Ratio on the NDrive Z1 with a 5010 360kV BLDC Motor: Step-by-Step Tutorial

31 August 2026 . 6 minute read

This tutorial provides a step-by-step procedure for configuring an output encoder and gear ratio on the NDrive Z1, running calibration and encoder matching, and validating the setup with a trapezoidal trajectory test.

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Integrating the NDrive Z1 with a 3536 BLDC Motor and S38 P223 Gearbox : Step-by-Step Tutorial

13 April 2026 . 13 minute read

This tutorial provides a step-by-step procedure for connecting and configuring a 3536 BLDC motor with an S38 P223 gearbox using the NDrive Z1 and its onboard absolute encoder.

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Brake Resistor and Regenerative Braking – NDrive Z1

30 January 2026 . 3 minute read

Explainer guide describing what is Regenerative braking and the use of Brake Resistor in NDrive Z1

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Tuning PID Gains on the NDrive Z1

30 January 2026 . 4 minute read

Reference guide describing how to adjust PID gain parameters on the NDrive Z1.

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Integrating the 5010 360 kV BLDC Motor with the NDrive Z1 Using the On-Board Encoder: Step-by-Step Tutorial

18 November 2025 . 12 minute read

A tutorial for Integrating the 5010 360 kV BLDC motor with the NDrive Z1 using the driver’s on-board absolute encoder, covering hardware connections, CAN communication setup, initial parameter configuration, PID tuning, and calibration.

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