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MegaPi Encoder/DC Motor Driver
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This encoder motor is capable of driving two DC motors or one encoder motor. It has 16 pins, allowing you to connect with MegaPi by simply plugging in. The m...
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This encoder motor is capable of driving two DC motors or one encoder motor. It has 16 pins, allowing you to connect with MegaPi by simply plugging in. The motor driver IC on the board is TB6612, which is a high efficiency MOSFET driver with low heat dissipation. Overcurrent protection included to prevent the driver IC from burning out.
Features:
6 V to 12 V motor supply range;
1 A maximum continuous current per motor (2 A peak);
Over-current protection;
Capable of driving one encoder driver (white interface) or two DC motors (green interface);
Color-code male and female pins ensure connecting with MegaPi correctly;
TVS protection included in the interface for driving encoder motors;
Small size for easy connecting with MegaPi;
Specification:
Motor driver: TB6612FNG
Motor channels: 2
Minimum operating voltage: 6 V
Maximum operating voltage: 12 V
Logic voltage: 5V
Continuous output current per channel: 1 A
Peak output current per channel: 2 A
Dimensions:
1.5cm x 3.0cm
User Guide:
MegaPi: http://learn.makeblock.com/megapi/
Arduino IDE: http://learn.makeblock.com/learning-arduino/
Makeblock HD App: http://learn.makeblock.com/makeblock-app-hd/
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- encoder
- An encoder is a sensor that converts the rotation or position of a shaft, knob or dial into electrical signals, reporting movement as incremental steps and direction, or as an absolute position. It is used to track how far something has turned, which matters for precise positioning, speed control, repeatable movement, or using a rotary knob as an input.
- IDE
- Short for Integrated Development Environment, a program used to write, run and manage code. It matters because some learners prefer a traditional coding workspace instead of a guided notebook-style lesson.
- 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.
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