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## Wiring up the ODrive
+Firmware, software, and documentation is intended for use with ODrive motor controllers purchased from odriverobotics.com. ODrive Robotics does not sell products through any channel other than odriverobotics.com. We do not provide support for ODrives purchased elsewhere.
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Make sure you have a good mechanical connection between the encoder and the motor, slip can cause disastrous oscillations or runaway.