- Motoron M2H24v16 Dual High-Power Motor Controller for Raspberry Pi (No Connectors/Standoffs)
- Supports motor supply voltages from 6.5 V to 40 V
- Delivers continuous output currents up to 16 A per motor
- Equipped with two motor control channels
- Features reverse-voltage protection and configurable motion parameters
The Motoron M2H24v16 Dual High-Power Motor Controller for RPi (No Connectors/Standoffs) is a sophisticated device engineered to manage DC motors via a Raspberry Pi (Model B+ or newer) through an I²C interface. It is capable of supporting motor supply voltages ranging from 6.5 to 40 V and delivering continuous output currents up to 16 A for each motor. This particular model is solely the motor controller, devoid of any connectors or mounting hardware.
The M2H controllers are crafted to be stacked atop a Raspberry Pi, akin to a HAT (Hardware Attached on Top). The design allows for multiple controllers to be stacked, enabling independent control of a multitude of motors. Communication between the Raspberry Pi and the Motoron is facilitated through I²C, requiring only two GPIO pins, irrespective of the number of Motorons connected.
The M2H24v16 controller is capable of supporting motor supply voltages from 6.5 to 40 V, although it is not intended for use with 36 V batteries. It can deliver continuous output currents up to 16 A per motor. This model is distinguishable from other M2H controllers by its larger discrete MOSFETs and the number 100 atop the tall silver electrolytic capacitors.
The controller is equipped with two motor control channels for independent control of up to two bidirectional brushed DC motors. It also features reverse-voltage protection on motor power supply, a logic voltage range of 3.0 to 5 V, and a control interface with an I²C clock speed of up to 400 kHz. Other notable features include configurable motion parameters, current sensing, configurable hardware current limiting, a command timeout feature, configurable automatic error response, motor power supply (VIN) voltage measurement, two status LEDs, and motor direction indicator LEDs. The controller is also compatible with a Motoron Python library for ease of use with Python or MicroPython and comes with a comprehensive user’s guide.
Please note that the absolute maximum voltage is not intended for use with 36 V batteries.
