Unassembled Actobotics® Dual Motor Controller
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Build System: Actobotics
The Actobotics® Dual Motor Controller provides a compact solution for controlling 2 brushed DC motors. The small footprint of the controller fits down inside the channel and the mounting holes perfectly align with the hub pattern which perforates the Actobotics® building system. This controller has 4 selectable modes.
Includes:
- Actobotics Dual Motor Driver Board,
- Jumpers
Note: Does not include screw terminals
Four Selectable Modes:
- Digital Speed Control Mode (RC Mode)
The motor’s speed and direction will be controlled by a 1000 - 2000 µs digital PWM signal.
1000 µs = 100% in one direction
1500 µs = No movement
2000 µs = 100% in the other direction - Analog Speed Control Mode
The motor’s speed and direction will be controlled by an analog voltage. The voltage is commonly controlled by a potentiometer. We recommend one with at least 1K of resistance such as our 5K potentiometer board.
0V = 100% in one direction
1.65V = No movement
3.3V = 100% in the other direction - Split Mode
Channel 1 operates in Position Control Mode while Channel 2 operates under Digital Speed Control Mode. - Position Control Mode (Servo Mode)
In this mode the motor controller acts like a servo controller. Both channels will utilize a PWM signal as the target position, and an analog voltage (usually via a potentiometer) as the current position. If the current position does not match the target position the motor will be driven until they match.
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Specs
| Channels | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max PWM Signal Range (Default) | 1000 - 2000 µsec |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C - 105°C |
| Motor Type | Brushed DC |
| Weight | 0.42 oz (12g) |
| Input Voltage Range | 4.8V - 16V |
| Input Signal Voltage Range | 3.3V - 5V |
| Max Current per Channel (Continuous) | 10A |
| Max Current per Channel (Peak) | 30A |