4. Connecting Your Motor Controller

4.1. Connecting Power and a Motor
4.2. Connecting a Serial Device
4.3. Connecting an RC Receiver
4.4. Connecting a Potentiometer or Analog Joystick

This chapter explains all the electrical connections you might need to make to get your motor controller working the way you want it to.

The diagrams below label the key components and pins on the Simple Motor Controllers. Most of these pins are also labeled on the bottom side of the board.

  • Simple Motor Controller 18v7 Pin-Out


  • Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v15 and 24v12 Pin-Out


  • Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v25 and 24v23 Pin-Out

Related Products

Pololu Simple Motor Controller 18v7 (Fully Assembled)
Pololu Simple Motor Controller 18v7
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v15 (Fully Assembled)
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v15
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 24v12 (Fully Assembled)
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 24v12
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v25
Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 24v23
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