Motoron M3S256 Triple Motor Controller Shield for Arduino (Connectors Soldered)

The Motoron M3S256 Triple Motor Controller Shield is a great choice for controlling DC motors from an Arduino or Arduino-compatible board via an I²C interface. Each module can independently run up to three motors. For projects needing to control more motors, you can stack multiple shields on one Arduino. Operating from 4.5 V to 48 V, it can provide a continuous output current of up to 2 A per motor. This version comes with soldered stackable headers and terminal blocks. This shield makes it a breeze to control up to three bidirectional, brushed DC motors with an Arduino or a compatible board like the A-Star 32U4 Prime. Multiple Motoron controllers can be stacked for independent control of numerous motors. Unlike many motor drivers, the Motoron doesn't need PWM outputs or timers on your Arduino. It communicates using I²C, so only two I/O lines are needed no matter how many Motorons you connect. **Features and specifications** - Three motor control channels for independent control of up to three bidirectional brushed DC motors per Motoron. - Wide operating voltage range from 4.5 V to 48 V. - Max output current per motor: 2.0 A continuous, 6.4 A peak for <1 second. - Reverse-voltage protection on motor power supply down to -40 V. - Logic voltage range from 2.8 V to 5.5 V. - Control interface: I²C with a clock speed up to 400 kHz. - Optional cyclic redundancy checking (CRC). - Configurable motion parameters including max acceleration/deceleration, starting speed, and direction change delay. - Eight PWM frequency options from 1 kHz to 80 kHz. - Command timeout feature stops motors if the Arduino stops working. - Configurable automatic error response. - Motor power supply (VIN) voltage measurement. - Optional pins for powering the Arduino from reverse-protected motor power. - Two status LEDs and motor direction indicator LEDs. - Motoron Arduino library simplifies getting started. - Comprehensive user’s guide.

Using the Motoron M3S256 Triple Motor Controller Shield is easy. First, connect it to your Arduino or Arduino-compatible board. You can stack multiple shields if you need to control more motors. Make sure the power supply voltage is within the 4.5 V to 48 V range. The shield uses the I²C interface, so just connect the two required I/O lines. When it comes to the motors, each module can independently control up to three bidirectional, brushed DC motors. You can configure various motion parameters like acceleration, starting speed, and direction change delay according to your needs. Some things to note: Don't exceed the maximum output current of 2.0 A continuous per motor. The reverse-voltage protection can handle down to -40 V, but still be careful with the power supply connections. The command timeout feature will stop the motors if the Arduino malfunctions. For maintenance, keep the shield clean and dry. Check the soldered connections periodically to make sure they are secure. If you're using the optional pins to power the Arduino, ensure the external regulator (if used) is working properly. And don't forget to refer to the comprehensive user’s guide for more detailed information.