MiniMoto DRV8830 Motor Driver Control Board

The MiniMoto DRV8830 Motor Driver Control Board is a compact motor driver module for low-voltage DC motors and single-phase stepper motors. It uses an I2C interface for control and supports multiple modules on the same bus with selectable addresses. The board is designed for low-power motion control applications and includes built-in protection features. It also provides a FAULT output for error monitoring. Hardware features include both 0.1 inch headers and 3.5 mm terminals, plus mounting holes for installation. Internal PWM control supports smooth motor operation.

Features of MiniMoto DRV8830 Motor Driver Control Board

• I2C control interface
• Low-voltage motor support
• Selectable I2C addresses
• FAULT output pin
• Internal protection circuits
• 0.1 inch headers
• 3.5 mm terminals
• Internal PWM control

Specifications of MiniMoto DRV8830 Motor Driver Control Board

• Operating voltage: 2.75 to 6.8 V
• Maximum output current: up to 900 mA
• Maximum output current: 1 A with proper heatsinking
• Control interface: I2C
• I2C speed: up to 400 kHz
• Typical I2C speed: 100 kHz
• FAULT pin: Open-drain output
• Mounting holes: three mounting holes
• Mounting hole spacing: 25 mm
• Screw compatibility: #4-40 or M3
• Motor output: 0.1 inch pitch headers
• Motor output: 3.5 mm screw terminals
• Protections: overcurrent
• Protections: short circuit
• Protections: undervoltage lockout
• Undervoltage lockout: 2.47 V
• Protections: thermal shutdown
• Overcurrent trip: 1.3 to 3 A
• Thermal shutdown: 150 to 180 °C
• MOSFET on-resistance: 230 to 400 mΩ
• Internal PWM frequency: 44.5 kHz
• Minimum output voltage: 2.7 V
• Operating current: 1.4 to 2 mA
• Sleep current: less than 1 μA
• Logic level input threshold: 3.13 V at 6.8 V supply
• I2C addressing: 9 selectable addresses

How to Use MiniMoto DRV8830 Motor Driver Control Board

1. Connect the board to the I2C bus of your microcontroller.
2. Set the desired I2C address using the onboard jumpers.
3. Send I2C commands to control motor speed and direction.
4. Use the FAULT pin to monitor error conditions in your system.

More Info

• Suitable for low-voltage DC motor control
• Supports multiple modules on one I2C bus
• Includes a copper pad for heatsink attachment