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This powerful motor controller makes closed-loop speed or position (but not both!) control of a brushed DC motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. It supports five control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), and hobby radio control (RC). This version offers a wide 6.5 V to 40 V operating range and can deliver continuous output currents up to 21 A without a heat sink.

This powerful motor controller makes closed-loop speed or position (but not both!) control of a brushed DC motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. It supports five control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), and hobby radio control (RC). This version offers a wide 6.5 V to 30 V operating range and can deliver continuous output currents up to 27 A without a heat sink.

This powerful motor controller makes closed-loop speed or position (but not both!) control of a brushed DC motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. It supports five control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), and hobby radio control (RC). This version offers a wide 6.5 V to 40 V operating range and can deliver continuous output currents up to 13 A without a heat sink.

This powerful motor controller makes closed-loop speed or position (but not both!) control of a brushed DC motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. It supports five control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), and hobby radio control (RC). This version offers a wide 6.5 V to 30 V operating range and can deliver continuous output currents up to 19 A without a heat sink.

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This small shield is an easy, economical way to control two small brushed DC motors with an Arduino or Arduino-compatible board. Its two integrated MAX14870 motor drivers allows it to operate from 4.5 V to 36 V, making it a great for higher-voltage motors and applications, and the shield can 1.7 A continuous (2.5 A peak) per motor. The shield can optionally be configured to power the Arduino from the same power supply as the motor driver, and the Arduino pin mappings can be customized (by cutting traces) if the defaults are not convenient.

This compact expansion board plugs directly into the GPIO header on a Raspberry Pi and provides an easy and low-cost solution for driving a pair of small brushed DC motors. Its pair of integrated MAX14870 motor drivers allows it to operate from 4.5 V to 36 V, making it a great control option for small motors that run on a wide range of voltages. The board can deliver a continuous 1.7 A (2.5 A peak) per motor. This version ships fully assembled with connectors soldered in.

This compact expansion board plugs directly into the GPIO header on a Raspberry Pi and provides an easy and low-cost solution for driving a pair of small brushed DC motors. Its pair of integrated MAX14870 motor drivers allows it to operate from 4.5 V to 36 V, making it a great control option for small motors that run on a wide range of voltages. The board can deliver a continuous 1.7 A (2.5 A peak) per motor. This version ships as a partial kit; all surface-mount components are installed, but the included through-hole connectors are not soldered in.

This in-system programmer can be used to program AVR microcontrollers and AVR-based controller boards, such as our A-Star 328PB Micro, Orangutan robot controllers, and the 3pi robot. The programmer emulates an STK500 on a virtual serial port, making it compatible with standard AVR programming software, and it supports devices running at either 3.3 V or 5 V. The programmer also features a TTL-level serial port, enabling general-purpose serial communication for debugging or programming microcontrollers with a serial bootloader. An ISP cable and a 1×6 double-sided male header are included with this fully-assembled programmer.

This gearmotor is a miniature medium-power, 6 V brushed DC motor with a 248.98:1 metal gearbox. It has a cross section of 10 × 12 mm, and the D-shaped gearbox output shaft is 9 mm long and 3 mm in diameter.

Key specs at 6 V: 90 RPM and 40 mA with no load, 41 oz-in (3.0 kg-cm) and 0.7 A at stall.

This gearmotor is a miniature medium-power, 6 V brushed DC motor with a 210.59:1 metal gearbox. It has a cross section of 10 × 12 mm, and the D-shaped gearbox output shaft is 9 mm long and 3 mm in diameter.

Key specs at 6 V: 100 RPM and 40 mA with no load, 36 oz-in (2.6 kg-cm) and 0.7 A at stall.

The RoboClaw Solo motor controllers from Ion Motion Control (formerly Orion Robotics) can control a single brushed DC motor using USB serial, TTL serial, RC, or analog inputs. An integrated quadrature decoder make it easy to create a closed-loop speed control system. They feature an all-metal case and four unterminated 8″ (20 cm), 12 AWG leads (two for power and two for the motor). This version can supply a continuous 30 A per channel (45 A peak).

The RoboClaw Solo motor controllers from Ion Motion Control (formerly Orion Robotics) can control a single brushed DC motor using USB serial, TTL serial, RC, or analog inputs. An integrated quadrature decoder make it easy to create a closed-loop speed control system. They feature an all-metal case and four unterminated 8″ (20 cm), 12 AWG leads (two for power and two for the motor). This version can supply a continuous 60 A per channel (100 A peak).

The Tic T500 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller makes basic control of a stepper motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. The controller supports six control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), quadrature encoder, and hobby radio control (RC). This version incorporates an MPS MP6500 driver and male headers and terminal blocks are included but not soldered. It can operate from 4.5 V to 35 V and can deliver up to approximately 1.5 A per phase without a heat sink or forced air flow (or 2.5 A max with sufficient additional cooling).

The Tic T500 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller makes basic control of a stepper motor easy, with quick configuration over USB using our free software. The controller supports six control interfaces: USB, TTL serial, I²C, analog voltage (potentiometer), quadrature encoder, and hobby radio control (RC). This version incorporates an MPS MP6500 driver and male headers and terminal blocks are included but not soldered. It can operate from 4.5 V to 35 V and can deliver up to approximately 1.5 A per phase without a heat sink or forced air flow (or 2.5 A max with sufficient additional cooling).

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The A-Star 328PB Micro is a tiny programmable module featuring the ATmega328PB AVR microcontroller, a backward-compatible replacement for the popular ATmega328P that features more general-purpose I/O and many additional peripherals. This module provides access to all 24 digital input/output pins (of which 9 can be used as PWM outputs and 8 as analog inputs), all on a board measuring only 1.3″ × 0.7″. It ships preloaded with an Arduino-compatible serial bootloader that enables programming through the Arduino IDE via a USB-to-serial adapter, and the ISP pins are accessible for programming with an AVR programmer. This version features a 12 MHz resonator and a 3.3 V regulator that can be powered from 3.8 V to 15 V supplies.

The A-Star 328PB Micro is a tiny programmable module featuring the ATmega328PB AVR microcontroller, a backward-compatible replacement for the popular ATmega328P that features more general-purpose I/O and many additional peripherals. This module provides access to all 24 digital input/output pins (of which 9 can be used as PWM outputs and 8 as analog inputs), all on a board measuring only 1.3″ × 0.7″. It ships preloaded with an Arduino-compatible serial bootloader that enables programming through the Arduino IDE via a USB-to-serial adapter, and the ISP pins are accessible for programming with an AVR programmer. This version features an 8 MHz resonator and a 3.3 V regulator that can be powered from 3.8 V to 15 V supplies.

The A-Star 328PB Micro is a tiny programmable module featuring the ATmega328PB AVR microcontroller, a backward-compatible replacement for the popular ATmega328P that features more general-purpose I/O and many additional peripherals. This module provides access to all 24 digital input/output pins (of which 9 can be used as PWM outputs and 8 as analog inputs), all on a board measuring only 1.3″ × 0.7″. It ships preloaded with an Arduino-compatible serial bootloader that enables programming through the Arduino IDE via a USB-to-serial adapter, and the ISP pins are accessible for programming with an AVR programmer. This version features a 20 MHz resonator and a 5 V regulator that can be powered from 5.5 V to 15 V supplies. Note: See product page for speed warning.

The A-Star 328PB Micro is a tiny programmable module featuring the ATmega328PB AVR microcontroller, a backward-compatible replacement for the popular ATmega328P that features more general-purpose I/O and many additional peripherals. This module provides access to all 24 digital input/output pins (of which 9 can be used as PWM outputs and 8 as analog inputs), all on a board measuring only 1.3″ × 0.7″. It ships preloaded with an Arduino-compatible serial bootloader that enables programming through the Arduino IDE via a USB-to-serial adapter, and the ISP pins are accessible for programming with an AVR programmer. This version features a 16 MHz resonator and a 5 V regulator that can be powered from 5.5 V to 15 V supplies.

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This is a full set of replacement gears for the Power HD High-Torque Servo 1501MG.

This lightweight (1.8 g) anodized aluminum servo horn works with the 25T servo splines typically found on standard-size servos and can be used as a stronger replacement for the plastic horns often included with these servos. The portion that grips the spline can flex to accommodate slight differences in spline diameters from servo to servo, and an included screw can then be used to make the fit appropriately tight. The two general-purpose mounting holes are threaded for M3 screws and are located 15.0 mm and 19.0 mm from the axis of rotation.

The Adafruit Data Logging Shield for Arduino lets you save data to files on any FAT16- or FAT32-formatted SD card easily from an Arduino, which can then be read by most plotting, spreadsheet, or analysis programs. The onboard real time clock (RTC) timestamps all your data with the current time, so that you know precisely what happened when. This is the “revision B” version of the data logging shield.

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This breakout board for the MPS MP6500 microstepping bipolar stepper motor driver is Pololu’s latest stepper motor driver. The module has a pinout and interface that are very similar to that of our popular A4988 carriers, so it can be used as a drop-in replacement for those boards in many applications. The MP6500 offers up to 1/8-step microstepping, operates from 4.5 V to 35 V, and can deliver up to approximately 1.5 A per phase continuously without a heat sink or forced air flow. This version of the board allows for dynamic current limit control through a pair of digital inputs, and the board ships with 0.1″ male header pins included but not soldered in.

This breakout board for the MPS MP6500 microstepping bipolar stepper motor driver is Pololu’s latest stepper motor driver. The module has a pinout and interface that are very similar to that of our popular A4988 carriers, so it can be used as a drop-in replacement for those boards in many applications. The MP6500 offers up to 1/8-step microstepping, operates from 4.5 V to 35 V, and can deliver up to approximately 1.5 A per phase continuously without a heat sink or forced air flow (up to 2.5 A peak). This version of the board uses an on-board trimmer potentiometer for setting the current limit, and the board ships with 0.1″ male header pins included but not soldered in.

The FT5121M is a standard-size digital servo from FEETECH that is capable of delivering extra-high torque normally associated with more expensive or larger servos thanks to its powerful coreless motor and an all-metal gear train. The output shaft is supported by two ball bearings for reduced friction. The FT5121M is a high-voltage servo, offering an operating voltage range of 6 V to 7.4 V. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 7.4 V: 0.12 sec/60°, 285 oz-in (20.5 kg-cm), 60 g.

The FT5313M is a standard-size digital servo from FEETECH that is capable of delivering extra-high torque normally associated with more expensive or larger servos thanks to its powerful coreless motor and an all-metal gear train. The output shaft is supported by two ball bearings for reduced friction. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.10 sec/60°, 190 oz-in (13.8 kg-cm), 60 g.

The FS0403 analog sub-micro servo from FEETECH is a great tiny actuator for a small robot mechanism. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.08 sec/60°, 10 oz-in (0.7 kg-cm), 5 g.

The FS0307 analog sub-micro servo from FEETECH is a great tiny actuator for a small robot mechanism. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.09 sec/60°, 8 oz-in (0.6 kg-cm), 4.4 g.

This adapter was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators and can be used to turn either end into a clevis-style bracket. It is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.

This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators. It is made from stamped, black powder coated steel and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.

This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators. It is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 24-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. A worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Medium-Duty (MD) linear actuators. It is made from stamped, zinc-plated steel and has been tested to 560 kgf [1250 lbs or 5600 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the MD actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.394″ (10 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.

This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Medium-Duty (MD) linear actuators. It is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and has been tested to 560 kgf [1250 lbs or 5600 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the MD actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.394″ (10 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.

This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Light-Duty (LD) linear actuators. It is made from stamped, zinc-plated steel and has been tested to 310 kgf [700 lbs or 3100 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the LD actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.248″ (6.3 mm) diameter. This product is a pair of brackets, giving you the two that are required for each linear actuator.

This 12 V medium-duty (MD) linear actuator can lift loads up to 100 kgf [225 lbs or 1000 N] and can withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 14.7 mm/s [0.58″/s] at no load and 10.4 mm/s [0.41″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and the worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V medium-duty (MD) linear actuator can lift loads up to 100 kgf [225 lbs or 1000 N] and can withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 14.7 mm/s [0.58″/s] at no load and 10.4 mm/s [0.41″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and the worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 10-inch stroke and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.