The Motoron M1T256 controller makes it easy to control a single bidirectional, brushed DC motorsusing an IC interface.

These compact (0.6 0.6) boards operate from 4.5V to 48V and can deliver continuous output currents up to 2.2A. Multiple Motoron controllers can be configured to work on a single IC bus, allowing independent control of many motors.

Unlike most of our motor drivers, the Motoron does not require any PWM outputs or timers on your microcontroller. Instead, only a single IC interface is needed regardless of how many Motorons you connect.

The M1T256 has an IC interface, and this version ships with soldered headers. We also stock a dual-channel version.

Example Circuit

Features

• One motor control channel allows for control of one bidirectional brushed DC motor per Motoron
• Wide operating voltage range: 4.5 V to 48 V (absolute maximum)
• Recommended maximum nominal battery voltage is approximately 36 V
• Maximum output current per motor: 2.2 A continuous, 6.4 A peak for <1 second
• Reverse-voltage protection on motor power supply (down to -40 V)
• Logic voltage range: 3.0 V to 5.5 V
• Control interface: M1T256: IC (up to 400 kHz)
• Optional cyclic redundancy checking (CRC)
• Configurable motion parameters:
• Max acceleration/deceleration forward/reverse
• Starting speed forward/reverse
• Direction change delay forward/reverse
• PWM frequency: eight options available from 1 kHz to 80 kHz
• Command timeout feature stops the motor if the Motoron stops receiving commands
• Configurable automatic error response
• Motor power supply (VIN) voltage measurement
• Two status LEDs
• Motor direction indicator LEDs
• Error output for easier detection of error conditions
• Motoron Arduino library simplifies using the Motoron with an Arduino or compatible controller
• Motoron Python library simplifies using the Motoron with Python code
• Comprehensive users guide
• Compact 0.6 0.6 size

Specifications

Resources

• User guide
• Arduino Library
• Python Library for Raspberry Pi
• Dimension Diagram
• 3D Model
• Drill Guide

Package Contents

• 1xM1T256 Single IC Motor Controller (Pins Pre-soldered)

Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard and motors not included