DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48V/2A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763

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Stepper motor driver module with the DRV8434 chip from Texas Instruments, equipped with male pins for connection to a 16-pin socket or breadboard without the need for soldering. It allows precise step control ranging from a full step to 1/256 step and supports voltage from 4.5 V to 48 V , allowing you to control the motor with a maximum current consumption of up to 2 A per coil. The module offers inputs for configuring the current decay mode and two modes of intelligent current regulation. Additionally, it has built-in protection against undervoltage, overcurrent and overheating.
DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48V/2A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763
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Product description: DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48 V / 2 A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763

Stepper motor driver module based on the Texas Instruments DRV8434 chip with male pins installed for connection to a 16-pin socket or breadboard without the need for soldering . It allows you to control a stepper motor with a maximum current consumption of up to 2 A per coil and supports a supply voltage from 4.5 V to 48 V. It offers a wide selection of step resolutions, from full step to 1/256 step . It supports six current decay modes, including two intelligent adjustment modes that ensure smooth steps without the need for manual tuning. Current regulation using a built-in potentiometer allows the use of higher than rated voltages, which allows for higher step speeds. Thanks to the integrated voltage regulator, no additional power supply is required for the logic part. The module has the same size and pinout as the A4988 controller, which allows it to be directly replaced in many applications.

Our offer also includes drivers for stepper motors with other operating parameters.

DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48 V / 2 A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763

DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48 V / 2 A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763.

DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48 V / 2 A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763

Stepper motor driver module with the DRV8434 system.

Main features of the controller

  • Pre-installed pin connectors - no soldering is required to use the module with a suitable 16-pin socket or breadboard.
  • Supply voltage range: 4.5V to 48V.
  • Maximum current per coil: 2 A, up to 1.2 A without additional cooling.
  • Step resolution: from full step to 1/256 step.
  • Ability to work in eleven modes: full step with 100% current, full step with 70% current, partial 1/2-, 1/2-, 1/4-, 1/8-, 1/ 16-, 1/32- , 1/64-, 1/128-, 1/256-step
  • Current regulation: built-in potentiometer allows easy adjustment.
  • Integrated voltage regulator: no additional power supply needed for the logic part.
  • Current decay modes: Advanced modes, including Smart Tune, optimize motor performance.
  • A4988 compatible: size and pinouts compatible with the popular A4988 driver, allowing for easy replacement.
  • Protections: protection against overload, overheating and undervoltage.
  • Exposed ground field from the bottom: allows soldering of cooling elements

Connecting the module

The controller requires a motor supply voltage from 4.5 V to 48 V, which should be connected via VIN and GND. Please note that supply voltages below 6V limit the maximum current limit that can be set.

DRV8434 connection diagram

Module pinout diagram.

Pinout diagram

The system has two inputs for controlling power states: SLEEP and ENABLE.

Controller control

  • STEP and DIR inputs: the rising edge of each pulse on the STEP pin corresponds to one microstep of the stepper motor in the direction set by the DIR pin. Both of these pins are attracted to ground (GND) by default. If the motor rotates in one direction, the DIR pin may remain unconnected.
  • DECA0 and DECA1 inputs: allow you to select one of six current decay modes, depending on the direction of increasing or decreasing steps.
  • SLEEP and ENABLE inputs: the SLEEP (SLP) pin is internally pulled low, which by default disables controller operation. To activate it, a high state must be supplied to this pin. The ENABLE pin is used to select the overload and overheat protection operation mode.
  • FAULT output (FLT): When faults are detected, such as undervoltage, overload, open load, stop detection or overheating, the FAULT output goes low. On the board it is connected to the SLEEP pin, which pulls the FLT up to the supply voltage (VCC), making it compatible with the A4988 version.

Step size

The step size is selected using the M0 and M1 inputs. The method of obtaining the appropriate step resolution is presented in the table below.

MODE0 MODE1 RESOLUTION
Low Low Full step with 100% current
High 330 kΩ to GND Full step with current 70%
High Low Less than 1/2 step
Hi-Z Low 1/2 step
Low High 1/4 step
High High 1/8 step
Hi-Z High 1/16 step
Low Hi-Z 1/32 of a step
Hi-Z 330 kΩ to GND 1/64 step
Hi-Z Hi-Z 1/128 step
High Hi-Z 1/256 step

Current limit

Current limiting is crucial to achieving high stepping speeds, especially when the motor power supply exceeds the nominal values. For example, a standard stepper motor might have a maximum current rating of 1 A with a coil resistance of 5 Ω, which would mean the maximum power supply to the motor is 5 V. Using a higher voltage, such as 9 V, allows for higher step speeds, but is necessary there is an active current limitation below 1 A to avoid motor damage.

The controller enables active current limitation by adjusting with a potentiometer. One way is to set the controller to full step mode and measure the current flowing through one coil without supplying a signal to the STEP input.

Alternatively, you can measure the voltage at the VREF pin and calculate the current limit. The current limit can be calculated using the following formula:

Current limit = VREF / 1.32

DRV8434 stepper motor driver carrier diagram

DRV8434 stepper motor driver carrier diagram.

DRV8434 stepper motor driver 48 V / 2 A - with pin connectors - Pololu 3763

The size and pinouts of the module are compatible with the A4988 controller.

Technical Specifications

  • Supply voltage: 4.5V to 48V
  • Continuous current per coil: 1.2 A
  • Maximum instantaneous current per coil: 2 A
  • Logic part supply voltage: from 1.8 V to 5.5 V
  • Number of operating modes: 11
  • The module has soldered pins
  • Dimensions: 20 x 15 mm
  • Weight: 1.3 g

Voltage to 4.5 V
Voltage from 48.0 V
Current 1.2 A
Channels 1
Package width 7 cm
Package height 8.5 cm
Package depth 1 cm
Package weight 0.004 kg

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