How to Tune encmode on ZombieVerter VCU

Encoder/position sensor type. This is your motor's 'eyes' — it tells the inverter where the rotor is.

Quick Reference

Param ID

Unit

enum

Range

0 — 5

Default

Available Choices

0: Resolver (default) 1: ABZ 2: SPI 3: Hall 4: AS5047 5: SinCos

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📖 What Does It Do?

Encoder/position sensor type. This is your motor's 'eyes' — it tells the inverter where the rotor is.

🎯 Recommended Values

Default value: 0

Valid range: 0 to 5

💡 Tuning Tips

0=Resolver — OEM standard for most EVs. Uses analog sin/cos signals, needs external excitation buffer. 6 wires. Robust, absolute position. Most common for Leaf, GS450H, Outlander.\n\n1=ABZ (Quadrature) — Incremental encoder with A/B/Z channels. Used by Tesla SDU. Simple but NOT 5V tolerant on input pins! Must level-shift. Good for high RPM.\n\n2=SPI (Deprecated) — Legacy resolver-to-digital chip interface (AD2S1200). Don't use for new builds — native resolver mode (0) is better.\n\n3=Hall — Three digital hall sensors, 60° resolution. Cheap and simple but rough at low speed. Found in some BLDC motors.\n\n4=AS5047 — Magnetic SPI encoder. 14-bit absolute, smooth as butter. Cheap ($5-15). Requires 3.3V and proper magnet mounting.\n\n5=SinCos — Analog sine/cosine encoder. Like resolver but no excitation needed. 4 wires. Good for aftermarket encoders.