Description
- Pololu Motoron M2T256 Dual I2C Motor Controller
- Manages two DC motors via an I2C interface
- Connects multiple controllers to the same IC bus
- Compatible with motor supply voltages from 4.5 to 48 V
- Delivers continuous output currents up to 1.8 A per motor
- Comes with unsoldered header pins included
The Pololu Motoron M2T256 Dual I2C Motor Controller is a compact device designed to manage two DC motors via an I2C interface. The unique feature of this controller is its ability to connect multiple Motoron controllers to the same I2C bus, thereby simplifying the process of system expansion with additional motors.
The M2T256 is compatible with motor supply voltages ranging from 4.5 to 48 V and is capable of delivering continuous output currents up to 1.8 A for each motor. Please note that this model comes with header pins included, however, they are not soldered in.
View moreWhat’s Included
- 1x Pololu Motoron M2T256 Dual I2C Motor Controller
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Websites
- Pololu Motoron M2T256 Dual I2C Motor Controller – Motoron Arduino Library
- Pololu Motoron M2T256 Dual I2C Motor Controller – Motoron Python Library
Specifications
- Two motor control channels allow for independent control of up to two bidirectional brushed DC motors per Motoron
- Wide motor supply voltage range: 4.5 to 48 V (absolute maximum)
- Recommended maximum nominal battery voltage is approximately 36 V
- Maximum output current per motor: 1.8 A continuous, 6.4 A peak for less than 1 second
- Reverse-voltage protection on motor power supply (down to -40 V)
- Logic voltage range: 3 to 5 V
- Control interface:
- M2T256: I2C (up to 400 kHz)
- M2U256: non-inverted TTL serial (up to 250 kbps)
- 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 to 80 kHz
- Command timeout feature stops motors 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 or MicroPython
- Comprehensive user’s guide
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