This compact expansion board plugs directly into the GPIO header on a Raspberry Pi B+, Pi A+, Pi 2, or Pi 3 and provides an easy and low-cost solution for driving a pair of small brushed DC motors. Its integrated DRV8835 dual motor driver allows it to operate from 1.5 V to 11 V, making it a great control option for low-voltage motors. The board can deliver a continuous 1.2 A (1.5 A peak) per motor, or a continuous 2.4 A (3 A peak) to a single motor when configured with both channels connected in parallel.
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Brushed DC Motor Drivers.
Dimensions
Size:
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1.7″ × 0.65″1
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Weight:
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2.3 g1
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General specifications
Motor driver:
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DRV8835
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Motor channels:
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2
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Minimum operating voltage:
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1.5 V2
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Maximum operating voltage:
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11 V
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Continuous output current per channel:
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1.2 A3
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Peak output current per channel:
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1.5 A
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Continuous paralleled output current:
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2.4 A3
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Maximum PWM frequency:
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250 kHz
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Reverse voltage protection?:
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Y
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Notes:
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- Without included hardware.
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- The DRV8835 itself has a minimum motor supply voltage of 0 V, but the board's reverse-voltage protection circuit limits the minimum to 1.5 V.
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- Typical results with 100% duty cycle at room temperature.