Motor Drivers

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 or one bipolar stepper motor. 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.