Product description: Dual High-Power Motoron M2S18v18 two-channel motor driver - 30 V / 18 A - Arduino shield - assembled - Pololu 5036
The Motoron M2S18v18 DC motor driver created by Pololu allows you to control two motors. The driver input voltage is between 6.5V and 30V and the maximum continuous output current is 18A per channel. The module does not require a PWM output in the Arduino. It uses the I2C interface for communication, so it uses only two pins of the microcontroller. The subject of the sale is a fully assembled shield with connectors.
The product is compatible with Arduino!
Before starting work, also check the user's guide prepared by the manufacturer.
Motoron M2S18v18 two-channel motor driver - 30 V / 18 A - Arduino shield - assembled - Pololu 5036.
How to connect the controller with the motor? - Motoron M2S18v18 driver connection diagram.
Special features of the Motoron M2S18v18 controller
- Equipped with a Motoron M2S18v18 driver chip that allows you to control two DC motors at once
- Performs optional cyclic redundancy checking (CRC)
- It has a command timeout feature that stops the motors from running if the Arduino stops working
- Configurable traffic parameters:
- maximum acceleration / deceleration forward / reverse
- initial speed forward / reverse
- forward / reverse direction change delay
- PWM frequency: eight options available from 1kHz to 80kHz
- Configurable hardware current limit
- Measurement of engine supply voltage (VIN)
- Diodes indicating the direction of rotation of the motor
- It contains filter capacitors located on both power lines
- Provides protection against motor reverse current
- Connectors used in the shield are designed to work with a current up to 16 A, in the case of using higher currents, other connectors should be used
- The screw strips are so high that they do not allow for additional placement of overlays in the stack
The controller has no overheating protection. Too high temperature or overloading can cause permanent damage to the motor controller. The manufacturer recommends the use of an external current sensor.
The controller can reach very high temperatures , which can lead to the burning of the module, even under normal operating conditions. Exercise caution when working with this product and any other components connected to it.
Motoron M2S18v18 driver specification
- Number of channels: 2
- Input voltage: 6.5 V to 30 V
- Logic supply voltage: 3 V to 5.5 V
- Continuous output current: 18 A per channel
- Communication interface: I2C
- Maximum I2C frequency: up to 400 kHz
- Configurable traffic parameters:
- Maximum acceleration / deceleration forward / reverse
- Initial speed forward / reverse
- Forward / reverse direction change delay
- Maximum PWM frequency: configurable - eight options available from 1kHz to 80kHz
- Configurable automatic error response
- Measurement of engine supply voltage (VIN)
- Two LEDs indicating the operating status of the controller
Kit contents
- Motoron M2S18v18 two-channel motor driver - 30 V / 18 A - Arduino shield - assembled - Pololu 5036
Motoron M2S18v18 motor driver pins. 
