Motoron M3H550 Triple Motor Controller for Raspberry Pi (No Connectors or Standoffs)

MEPA CODE: 0130209456
BRAND: Pololu
MANUFACTURER CODE: 5073
SKU CODE: PO-5073
Availability: 133 Availability (legend)
29,33 (excl. VAT)
Full description
Overview

The Motoron M3H550 add-on board makes it easy to control up to three bidirectional, brushed DC motors with a compatible Raspberry Pi (Model B+ or newer). It supports motor supply voltages from 1.8 V to 22 V and can deliver continuous output currents up to 1.7 A per motor. The M3H550 is designed to stack on top of a Raspberry Pi (Model B+ or newer), similar to a HAT (Hardware Attached on Top), and multiple Motoron controllers can be stacked on top of each other, allowing independent control of many motors. Unlike most of our motor drivers and motor driver expansion boards for Raspberry Pi, the Motoron does not require any PWM outputs on your Raspberry Pi. Instead, the Raspberry Pi communicates with the Motoron using I²C, so only two GPIO pins are needed regardless of how many Motorons you connect.

Three M3H550 versions are available to provide different options for the through-hole connectors:

  • Motoron M3H550 with soldered stackable headers and terminal blocks
  • Motoron M3H550 with headers and terminal blocks included but not soldered in
  • Motoron M3H550 without any headers, terminal blocks, or mounting hardware included

For applications using an Arduino or compatible controller, consider the Motoron M3S550 instead (also available with different connector options).

Details for item #5073

Motoron M3H550 Triple Motor Controller for Raspberry Pi (No Connectors or Standoffs).

This Motoron M3H550 version is just the assembled PCB module as shown above, with no connectors or mounting hardware included. This version is intended for those who want to solder wires directly to the board or use different connectors from those included with other versions. We have a variety of connectors available separately.

An Arduino Micro on a breadboard using a Motoron M3H550 to control three motors.

A Motoron M3H550 being controlled by a Raspberry Pi.

Motoron M3H256 or M3H550 Triple Motor Controller for Raspberry Pi pinout.

Features and specifications
  • Three motor control channels allow for independent control of up to three bidirectional brushed DC motors per Motoron
  • Wide motor supply voltage range: 1.8 V to 22 V (absolute maximum)
  • Maximum output current per motor: 1.7 A continuous, 5 A peak for