DFRobot
2x3A DC Motor Driver Carrier Board for UNIHIKER M10
· MPN: DFR1136
This DFRobot motor driver carrier board is purpose-built for the UNIHIKER M10, featuring a tilted edge connector slot that positions the screen at an optimal...
This DFRobot motor driver carrier board is purpose-built for the UNIHIKER M10, featuring a tilted edge connector slot that positions the screen at an optimal viewing angle. It integrates a dual 3 A DC motor driver with separate motor power, plus onboard RGB LEDs and infrared transmitter/receiver.
The board extends 10× 3-pin IO ports and 4× I2C ports (including a 5 V I2C port for broader sensor compatibility). Flexible power options include USB Type-C, DC barrel jack, and terminal block. All spare IOs are broken out, and multiple indicator LEDs (power, motor power, motor signal) aid debugging. A U-shaped USB adapter cable is included to power the UNIHIKER M10 from the carrier.
Key Features
- Dual DC Motor Driver – Two channels with separate motor power supply
- Tilted UNIHIKER M10 Slot – Optimal screen viewing angle via edge connector
- Onboard RGB LEDs – 3× WS2812 addressable LEDs
- Infrared TX/RX – Built-in IR transmitter and receiver
- Extensive I/O – 10× 3-pin ports (3.3 V) + 4× I2C ports (3× 3.3 V, 1× 5 V)
- Flexible Power – USB Type-C (5 V), DC barrel jack (6–12 V), or terminal block
- Gravity Compatible – Works with DFRobot's Gravity sensor and actuator ecosystem
Specifications
- Power Input – DC 2.1 barrel jack (6–12 V) or USB Type-C (5 V)
- Working Voltage – 3.3 V
- Motor Channels – 2× DC motor
- I/O Expansion – 10× 3-pin (3.3 V), 4× I2C (3× 3.3 V, 1× 5 V)
- USB Adapter Port – HY2.0 4-pin (powers UNIHIKER M10)
- Onboard Components – 3× WS2812 RGB LEDs, 1× IR transmitter, 1× IR receiver
- Mounting Holes – M3 × 4
- Dimensions – 98 × 58.5 mm
- Weight – 70 g
Ideal For
- UNIHIKER M10 robotics and mobile projects
- Educational STEM builds with motor control
- IoT projects with IR remote control
- Creative projects using the Gravity ecosystem
Package Contents
- 1× Motor driver carrier board
- 1× U-shaped Type-C to HY2.0-4P cable
- 1× DC barrel jack adapter (male)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC barrel jack
- A round power connector commonly used for low-voltage DC power supplies, often described by its outer and inner diameters such as 5.5 x 2.1 mm. Matching the barrel size and polarity is important so the plug physically fits and powers the device correctly.
- Gravity
- Gravity is DFRobot’s plug-in connector system for sensors, motors and modules, using standard cables to reduce loose jumper wiring. It matters because Gravity-compatible parts can connect directly to these ports, while non-Gravity parts may need adapters or manual wiring.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- motor driver
- An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
- Terminal block
- A connector used to join wires together in a neat, removable, or serviceable way. For this product, it helps split one power input into several outputs without soldering.
- UNIHIKER
- UNIHIKER is a small programmable computer board used in education and maker projects, often connected to external sensors and modules. Compatibility matters because the cable must match the board’s connector type and pin layout.
- USB Type-C
- A reversible USB connector used for power and data on many modern devices. On this kit it indicates an alternate 5V power input, which may be useful for setup or charging without the solar panel.
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