About MegaPi Encoder/DC Driver V1

Overview

MegaPi Encoder/DC Motor Driver V 1 can drive two DC motors or one encoder motor. It adopts the 2 × 8 pin connection mode and thus can be easily mounted on MegaPi.

Specifications

• Motor driver: MP80495
• Number of motor channels: 2
• Minimum operating voltage: 6V
• Maximum operating voltage: 12V
• Logical voltage: 5V
• Rated operating current of each channel: 3A
• Peak operating current: 5.5A
• Dimensions: 30 mm x 15 mm (width × height)

Features

• Supports motors with an operating voltage range of 6V to 12V
• Provides a maximum operating current of 3A (a maximum peak operating current of 5.5A) when the power supply is 12V
• Equipped with overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection, which ensures safe application
• High rotating speed at start
• Provides the offline function
• Photoelectric isolated signal input/output
• Provides the overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, and phase-to-phase short-circuit protection

Connection