To use the Carrier, you will need to plug an MKR board (the MKR1000, MKR Zero, or other) on the headers at the center of the board. Make sure the MKR board is connected in the proper direction. You can do this by making sure the info printed on the side of the headers are matching for both the MKR board and the Motor Carrier.
Features
- Code library available
- Compatible with all the boards in the MKR family
- Four servo motor outputs
- Four DC motor outputs (two high performance + two standard performance)
- Sensing of current feedback for the high-performance motors
- Two inputs for encoder sensors
- Four inputs for analogue sensors (3-pin compatible)
- Possibility to read the status of the batteries
- ON-OFF switch with Power ON LED
- LiPo battery connector (2S or 3S compatible) and power terminal block for an alternative power source
- LEDs to visually indicate the direction of the rotation of the DC motors
- On-board processor for automated control of some of the outputs
- I2C connector as a 4-pin male header
Resources
Tech Specs
Microcontroller | ATSAMD11 ( Arm Cortex-M0+ processor) |
Max current (MC33926) | 5 Amps Peak, RMS current depending on the degree of heat sink provided |
Max current (DRV8871) | 3 Amps peak, current limited by current sense resistor. |
Rated voltage | 6.5 to 11.1V |
Reverse current protection | Yes |
Over Temperature shutdown protection (for DC motor drivers) | Yes |
Clock speed | 48 Mhz |
On board voltage regulator | 5V |
Interface | Terminal block and 3 pin/4 pin header connector |
Compatibility | MKR Family |