In most robotics projects, there’s an age-old conundrum. Do you pick the motors or the motor controller first? Sometimes the project requirements make the decision for you, but in lieu of that, you’re left with a “chicken or the egg first” type of problem.
That is, unless, you’ve found the perfect DC motor controller with a huge range of motors that will work with it with no problem! Enter, the Dual motor controller from Island Robotics. At a price point that would make any robotics enthusiast drool, and flexibility in spades, it is perfect for your next project or just to keep on hand for any spur-of-the-moment build.
This dual motor controller gives you flexibility in input power between screw terminals or XT30 connectors, and a buffet of motor connector options like JST, screw terminals, or even 6 pin motor connections to allow for encoder feedback. The board is able to handle 5-18V and up to 4.5A for each motor, and with a built-in closed loop speed control feature, it’s the perfect companion for just about any brushed DC motors out there. And as the cherry on top, the board is controlled over I2C, and already has a microPython library written by the creators themselves, so integrating it with your favorite microcontroller or microprocessor is a breeze!
If you’re looking for more lovingly crafted robotics components, be sure to keep an eye on the Island Robotics storefront. They’ve already got other wonderful add-ons like these ultrasonic sensor PCB mounts which would make object avoidance in your next robot build that much easier.
