SparkFun Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG (1A)

The SparkFun Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG (1A) is a compact, yet powerful board capable of controlling two DC motors with a constant current of 1.2A, peaking at 3.2A. It offers four function modes: clockwise, counterclockwise, short-brake, and stop, all of which can be individually controlled for each motor. The speed of the motors is managed via a PWM input signal with a frequency of up to 100kHz. To activate the motor, simply pull the STBY pin high to bring it out of standby mode.

The logic supply voltage (VCC) can range between 2.7 and 5.5VDC, while the motor supply (VM) has a maximum voltage of 15VDC. The output current can reach up to 1.2A per channel, or up to 3.2A for a brief, single pulse. The board is equipped with all necessary components, including decoupling capacitors on both supply lines. All pins of the TB6612FNG are broken out to two 2.54mm pitch headers, with input pins on one side and output pins on the other.

The SparkFun Motor Driver is an ideal choice for a variety of projects, from DIY robotics to home automation systems. Its compact size and powerful capabilities make it perfect for any project requiring motor control. With its built-in thermal shutdown circuit and low-voltage detecting circuit, it ensures safe and reliable operation.

With the SparkFun Motor Driver, you can bring your projects to life with precise and efficient motor control. Whether you're building a robot or an automated system, this motor driver provides the power and flexibility you need to succeed.

Features:

• Power supply voltage: VM = 15V max, VCC = 2.7--5.5V
• Output current: Iout = 1.2A (average) / 3.2A (peak)
• Standby control to save power
• CW/CCW/short-brake/stop motor control modes
• Built-in thermal shutdown circuit and low-voltage detecting circuit
• All pins of the TB6612FNG broken out to 2.54mm spaced pins
• Filtering capacitors on both supply lines

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (TB6612FNG)
• GitHub (v1.1c)