Description: Pololu Simple High-Power 24v23 - single-channel motor controller
The controller allows you to controla DC motor supplied with a voltage from 5 .5 V to 40 V with a current consumption of up to 23 A. HighPower system supports 4 control modes: USB, serial TTL, analog voltage and RC radio signal. The computer application allows you to easily configure the module.
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The manufacturer provides a detailed user guide. The set requires simple soldering of basic electronic components. |
Main features of Polol 24v23 engine driver
- Easy to use bidirectional DC motor controller
- Power supply: 5.5 V to 30 V (18v7, 18v15, 18v25 versions) and up to 40 V (24v12, 24v23)
- From 7A to 25 A continuous current depending on version
- Four communication protocols:
- USB - direct connection to a computer
- TTL - serial interface to connect e.g. with a microcontroller
- Radio signal (RC)
- Analog input (0 - 3.3 V) - connection of potentiometer or joysticks
- Simple configuration via USB (Windows 7, Vista, XP, Linux )
- Detailed information can be found in the user manual
Polol 24v23 controller specification
- Motor supply voltage: 5.5 V - 40 V
- Recommended voltage for motors: 5.5 V - 34 V
- Continuous current: up to 23 A
- Maximum PWM signal frequency: 21.77 kHz
- Supply voltage of the logical part: up to 3.3 V
- Digital inputs tolerate 5 V
- Number of channels: 1
- Dimensions: 53.3 x 27.9 x 12.7 mm
- Weight: 12 g
For details, please refer to the user manual.
| For systems using 24V supply voltage, we recommend using 24v12 or 24v23 controller. When using the 18v17, 18v15 and 18v25 controllers, there is a danger that the voltage will at some points exceed the permissible value (e.g. when the batteries are fully charged), which may cause permanent damage to the system. |
Additives in the 24v23 motor controller
- Instructions with sample connections and source codes
- Adjustable starting and maximum speed
- Option to prevent the engine from starting up accidentally
- Adjustable PWM frequency from 1 kHz to 22 kHz
- Can be switched off at too low a supply voltage
- Error indication LED
Example of controller connection diagram.
Communication with the Polol motor controller
The HighPower series controllers can communicate via three interfaces:
USB port of the computer
- Communication with a computer via virtual COM port
- Examples of codes in C#, Visual Basic, .NET, C++
- Optional safeguards (CRC control, timeout)
- Automatic baud rate detection (1200 bps to 500 kbps)
Remote Control - modeling equipment
- Frequencies 10 to 333 Hz
- Adjustable parameters for RC signal
- Two channels
- Possibility to power the receiver from the BEC system (BEC jumper)
Analogue interface
- Resolution: 12 bits
- Voltage range: 0 to 3.3 V
- Two analogue channels
Polol 24v23 engine controller outputs
List of regulators
 18v7 |
 18v15 |
 24v12 |
 18v25 |
 24v23 |
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| Max voltage: | 30 V | 30 V | 40 V | 30 V | 40 V |
| Recommended voltage: | 24 V | 24 V | 34 V | 24 V | 34 V |
| Max. continuous current: | 7 A | 15 A | 12 A | 25 A | 23 A |
| Width: | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Length: | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Weight*: | 7 g | 7 g | 7 g | 12 g | 12 g |
* - Weight without connectors.
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