Driver for 2 DC motors or 1 stepper – max 3 A

Compact driver able to run 2 DC motors or one bipolar/unipolar stepper motor with a max supply voltage

SKU 1686-MDD3AEAN 8219671106054Item type: Assembled

Description

Compact driver capable of managing 2 DC motors or one bipolar/unipolar stepper motor with a maximum supply voltage of 16 VDC and a current of 3 A. It can be controlled with a wide range of Arduino input logic voltages from 1.8 to 12 volts. It is compatible with Arduino, Fishino, Raspberry, PLC, or other microcontrollers. It features a 5-volt output (max 200 mA), reverse polarity protection for the power supply, a terminal block for motor connection, two test buttons per channel, inputs for external control, and status LEDs.

Examples of Use

Technical Specifications

  • Bidirectional control for 2 DC motors
  • Control of 1 bipolar or unipolar stepper motor
  • Selectable motor rotation direction
  • Inputs compatible with 1.8 / 3.3 / 5 / 12 volt logic (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLC, etc.)
  • 5-volt output, 200 mA max
  • Two test buttons per channel
  • Status LEDs for motors
  • Reverse polarity protection

Documentation and Useful Links

Technical details

Power supply 4 to 16 VDC
Current per motor 3 A (continuous operation) โ€“ 5 A peak
PWM frequency up to 20 kHz (output frequency equals input frequency)
Dimensions (mm) 48.5 x 42 x 13.5
Weight 15 grams

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