Dual DC Motor Driver 30 A – 4 control modes

Description

Compact power driver capable of driving 2 DC motors with a supply voltage between 7 Vdc and 35 Vdc and a max current of 30 A per channel.

It can be controlled in RC mode (hobby receiver), Analog/PWM from a microcontroller (Arduino or other), Simplified Serial (UART) and Serial Packetized (UART in 4-byte packets).

It features a terminal block for motor and power connections, two test buttons per channel, inputs for external control, and status LEDs for Power, Error, and Running status (left and right channel).

It can be powered with a NiMH or NiCd 6–18 cell battery, LiPo or Li-Ion 3–6 cell battery, 7 V – 35 V lead-acid battery, or 7 V – 35 V power supply.

Particularly suitable for robotics, automation, hobby, etc.

MDDS30 control via analog joystick in mixed analog mode

MDDS30 control using Arduino and independent PWM mode

Uses

In RC mode, motor speed and direction are controlled by the signal from the RC transmitter and receiver or from a microcontroller generating a similar signal.

Connection with Arduino or CT UNO and Base Shield V2.

PWM mode with microcontroller (both independent inputs).

Connection with Arduino or CT UNO and Base Shield V2. The Arduino Uno library and example code are provided at the following link: GitHub

Serial Packetized mode (UART in 4-byte packets) with microcontroller (Address: 0)

Connection with Arduino or CT UNO and Base Shield V2. The Arduino Uno library and example code are provided at the following link: GitHub

Simplified Serial mode (UART) with microcontroller (Baudrate: 9600bps)

Connection with Arduino or CT UNO and Base Shield V2. The Arduino Uno library and example code are provided at the following link: GitHub

Technical specifications

• – NiMH or NiCd 6–18 cell battery
  – LiPo or Li-Ion 3–6 cell battery
  – 7 V – 35 V lead-acid battery
  – 7 V – 35 V power supply
• Operating modes: RC (hobby receiver), Analog/PWM from a microcontroller (Arduino or other), Simplified Serial (UART) and Serial Packetized (UART in 4-byte packets)
• Maximum current: up to 30 A continuous at room temperature (80 A peak for max. 1 second)
• Bidirectional control for two brushed DC motors
• On-board MOSFETs switched at 18 KHz for silent operation
• Low battery indicator.
• Battery overvoltage indicator.
• Thermal and current protection
• Control input with GROVE compatible connectors
• Two test buttons per channel
• Two output LED indicators per channel
• Status LEDs for Power, Error, Running status (left and right channel)
• Reset button to restart the microcontroller after changing the operating mode.

Documentation and useful links

• Manual (English)
• GitHub (Arduino Uno library and example code)