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Pololu High-Power Motor Drivers

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This family of pin-compatible, discrete MOSFET H-bridge motor drivers is suitable for bidirectional control of high-voltage or high-current DC brushed motors.


A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier with Voltage Regulators
Pololu item #: 1202
Price: $19.95
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A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier with Voltage Regulators

The A4983 stepper motor driver carrier with voltage regulators is a breakout board for Allegro’s easy-to-use A4983 microstepping bipolar stepper motor driver. The board has two voltage regulators (5 V and 3.3 V), eliminating the need for separate logic and motor supplies. The driver features adjustable current limiting and five different microstep resolutions. It operates from 8 – 35 V and can deliver up to 2 A per coil.

A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 1201
Price: $12.95
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A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier

The A4983 stepper motor driver carrier is a breakout board for Allegro’s easy-to-use A4983 microstepping bipolar stepper motor driver. The driver features adjustable current limiting and five different microstep resolutions. The driver operates from 8 – 35 V and can deliver up to 2 A per coil.

Dual VNH2SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD03A
Pololu item #: 708
Price: $59.95
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Dual VNH2SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD03A

If you are looking to drive two high-power motors through one compact unit, these dual VNH2SP30 motor driver carriers are perfect for you. With these boards, it’s easy to get a medium-sized, differential drive robot running in no time. For even better control, the VNH2 version includes current sensing and can operate a higher PWM frequency (20 KHz) than its VNH3 counterpart.

Dual VNH3SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD03A
Pololu item #: 707
Price: $49.95
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Dual VNH3SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD03A

If you are looking to drive two high-power motors through one compact unit, these dual VNH3SP30 motor driver carriers are perfect for you. With these boards, it’s easy to get a medium-sized, differential drive robot running in no time. The VNH3 version is a lower-cost option than its VNH2 counterpart.

VNH2SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD01B
Pololu item #: 706
Price: $34.95
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VNH2SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD01B

Need more current? If you’ve got a larger motor waiting to be used, this compact VNH2SP30 motor driver is just what you need. The VNH2 version includes current sensing and can operate a higher PWM frequency (20 KHz) than its VNH3 counterpart.

VNH3SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD01B
Pololu item #: 705
Price: $27.95
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VNH3SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD01B

Need more current? If you’ve got a larger motor waiting to be used, this compact VNH3SP30 motor driver is just what you need. The VNH3 version is a lower-cost option than its VNH2 counterpart.

Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 1213
Price: $39.95
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Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier

This dual brushed DC motor driver, based on Freescale’s MC33926 full H-bridge, has a wide operating range of 5 – 28 V and can deliver almost 3 A continuously (5 A peak) to each of its two motor channels. The MC33926 works with 3 – 5 V logic levels, supports ultrasonic (up to 20 kHz) PWM, and features current feedback, under-voltage protection, over-current protection, and over-temperature protection.

MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 1212
Price: $23.95
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MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier

This breakout board for Freescale’s MC33926 full H-bridge has an operating range of 5 – 28 V and can deliver almost 3 A continuously (5 A peak) to a DC motor. The MC33926 works with 3 – 5 V logic levels, supports ultrasonic (up to 20 kHz) PWM, and features current feedback, under-voltage protection, over-current protection, and over-temperature protection.

Dual MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 712
Price: $39.95
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Dual MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier

If you are looking to drive two DC motors running from 5-28 V and drawing up to 5 A (2.5 continuous), this compact dual carrier of Freescale’s MC33887 motor driver is just what you need. Extra features such as current sensing and over-current protection make the 33887 an excellent general-purpose motor driver.

MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 711
Price: $22.95
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MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier

This little board is an easy way to use Freescale’s MC33887 DC motor driver. Thanks to a 5-28 V operating range, current output up to 5 A (2.5 A continuous), and extra features such as current sensing and over-current protection, the 33887 is an excellent general-purpose motor driver.

TB6612FNG Dual Motor Driver Carrier
Pololu item #: 713
Price: $8.45
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TB6612FNG Dual Motor Driver Carrier

This tiny board is an easy way to use Toshiba’s TB6612FNG dual motor driver, which can independently control two bidirectional DC motors. A recommended motor voltage of 4.5 – 13.5 V and peak current output of 3 A per channel (1 A continuous) make this a great motor driver for low-power motors.

L298N Dual Full-Bridge Motor Driver
Pololu item #: 924
Price: $2.95
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L298N Dual Full-Bridge Motor Driver

The L298 is a dual H-bridge driver for DC brushed motors and stepper motors. It supports a wide operating voltage range and can deliver 2 A per channel in a through-hole package that is accessible for do-it-yourself projects.

SN754410 Motor Driver IC
Pololu item #: 24
Price: $2.95
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SN754410 Motor Driver IC

This TI SN754410 motor driver is a quadruple half-H driver that can be used for bidirectional control of two DC motors or to control a single stepper motor. It is the same motor driver used in our dual serial motor controller.

Sanyo LB1836M Motor Driver IC
Pololu item #: 399
Price: $3.49
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Sanyo LB1836M Motor Driver IC

The Sanyo LB1836M is a great low-voltage dual motor driver (dual H-bridge) that we use in our micro dual serial motor controller and original Orangutan robot controllers. The low-voltage operation and relatively high peak current of 1 A make it an attractive option for those wanting to build small motion control systems powered by one or two Li-based cells or a few NiMH cells.

ST VNH3SP30 30A Motor Driver
Pololu item #: 128
Price: $11.95
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ST VNH3SP30 30A Motor Driver

The VNH3SP30 is a great H-bridge motor driver for motors running from 6-16 V and drawing up to about 15 A. The chip is able to withstand 40-V transients, has a peak current of 30 A, and features various fault protection features such as over-temperature and over-current shutdown. For a higher-output version, see the VN2HSP30.

ST VNH2SP30 30A Motor Driver
Pololu item #: 537
Price: $14.95
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ST VNH2SP30 30A Motor Driver

The VNH2SP30 is an improved version of the VNH3SP30 motor driver, featuring current sensing, increased drive capability, and a higher maximum PWM frequency of 20 kHz.