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Product description: Motorino - 16-channel PWM servo controller for Arduino - Joy-IT ARD-Moto3
The Joy-IT Motorino ARD-Moto3 is an advanced servo control module designed for Arduino platforms and compatible microcontrollers. The board allows simultaneous control of up to 16 5V servos using PWM signals generated by a dedicated crystal oscillator. This results in smoother servo movement and more accurate positioning than with standard software control. The module is equipped with two independent power inputs supporting voltages from 4.8V to 6V and a maximum current of up to 11A . An additional capacitor stabilizes the voltage when multiple servos are operating simultaneously, reducing the risk of voltage drops. This solution is ideal for robotics , automation, educational projects, and designs requiring control of multiple drives.
Motorino - 16-channel PWM servo controller for Arduino - Joy-IT ARD-Moto3.
The Motorino module was designed as a shield, which allows it to be directly connected to the Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega 2560.
Main features of the Motorino module
- 16 PWM Channel Support : Can control up to 16 5V servos simultaneously
- Built-in clock generator : improves PWM signal accuracy and positioning precision
- Efficient power supply : supports up to 11A for larger robotic projects
- Two power inputs : 5.5/2.1mm DC connector and screw connector
- Arduino compatibility : direct mounting on Arduino Uno and Mega2560
- Voltage stabilization : built-in capacitor limits voltage drops during servo operation
- Expandability : I2C addressing support allows the use of multiple modules simultaneously
Driver pinouts and compatibility
The module features 16 servo channels with GND, V+, and PWM pinouts. Each channel allows direct connection of a standard 5V servo without the need for additional adapters. The board also features two power inputs – a 5.5/2.1mm DC jack and a screw connector for connecting an external power source. The controller is compatible with the Arduino Uno , Arduino Mega2560 , and other boards compatible with the Arduino pinout. The module also allows for connecting multiple Motorino boards simultaneously by configuring I2C addresses using jumpers . The manufacturer provides a modified library based on the Adafruit PWM Servo Driver Library, which significantly simplifies the module's configuration and programming.
Motorino allows precise control of up to 16 servo motors (5V) simultaneously using PWM signals.
Controller technical specifications
- Number of channels: 16
- Supported servos: 5V
- Communication: 16 x PWM
- Clock generator: built-in crystal oscillator
- Power Input 1: 5.5/2.1mm DC Jack
- Input 1 Voltage Range: 4.8V to 6V
- Maximum input current 1: 5 A
- Power input 2: screw connector
- Input 2 Voltage Range: 4.8V to 6V
- Maximum input current 2: 6 A
- Maximum total current: 11 A
- Compatibility: Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega2560 and Arduino-compatible boards
- Dimensions: 69 x 24 x 56 mm
- Weight: 36 g
Kit contents
- 1x Motorino ARD-Moto3 servo control module
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