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100 Amp Motor Driver Wiring Help 3DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Jon Amico, Jan 17, 2026 at 23:03.

  1. Jon Amico

    Jon Amico New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello! I appreciate any and all help in advance..
    I Read somewhere that the IBT2 motor controllers can burn out / or cause issues so went ahead and ordered the 100 Amp dual Motor controllers for my 3 DOF Build.. So 2 should work for the 3 motors..

    Im now not finding that thread or can I find and an updated wiring diagram..

    Can anyone help me match the colors Im missing?! Pic attached

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ufk9...ey=eoyznl6c9ipmpb47qq2al3w9y&st=1wwvvhdv&dl=0

    I need to run 2 motors on one of the controllers..

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    Jon Amico, Jan 17, 2026 at 23:03
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    If I had to guess I go Yellow (LBW) goes to PA on the 100Amp, then the R_EW and L_EW go to A1 and A2?

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    Jon Amico, Jan 17, 2026 at 23:22
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    Yeah.. Trying to make the wheelchair motors work as they are what I'm have at my disposal.. Already spent too much money..

    I should have been more patient and tried saving up money… But I can’t seem to do that… Lol. "Cheapest and fastest… I’m sure I will upgrade it at some point… lol

    And Way Past that… Pic Attached..

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    Downloading SMC3 today… I’m thinking the attached Wiring should work..m

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    Well Almost got it... I had to go back to Mode 1 with the 100 Amp Controllers.. at first, they didn't work.And just shook vigorously and cut off.. i've been went back to the IBT2 and got one of the motors working properly..

    I then tried to go back to the hundred amp controllers, but nothing would work.And I would only get spinning on one motor..

    I found to try Mode1 and that works four, the controller that only has one motor on it.. but the other controller one motor spins and the other doesn't work..

    I i found to try the opposite positive negative on the spinning motor.. so I will try that when I get home.. but if anyone else has any advice on getting the controller with two motors wired correctly?! I did a continuity test for all the wires, and they should be hooked up correctly with continuity...

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    Jon Amico, Jan 21, 2026 at 19:01
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