SKU: DFR0508
The FireBeetle Covers-DC Motor & Stepper Driver is designed for FireBeetle microcontrollers. It controls up to 4 DC motors or 2 stepper motors simultaneously. Integrating an STM8 coprocessor (IIC, 1000Hz refresh), it reduces MCU load. With 2x TB6612FNG chips, it’s low-power (30mA static), outputs 1.2A@5V (3.2A peak), and supports 4-12V input. It also drives 4 servos, ideal for intelligent cars and gear control.
Downloadable Resources
1. Example Code for Arduino-DC Motor Drive
FireBeetle Covers-DC Motor&Stepper Driver can control up to 4-channel DC motors simultaneously. There are 4 marked motor connectors: M1A&M1B, M2A&M2B, M3A&M3B and M4A&M4B. We’ll show you how to control a DC motor with a Firebeetle or Arduino board. Program Function: the first group rotate in C.W.(Clockwise) for 2s and rotate in anti-clockwise for 2s, then stop for 2s and followed by recycling.
2. Example Code for Arduino-Stepper Motor Drive
FireBeetle Covers-DC Motor&Stepper Driver can control two-channel two-phase four-wire stepper motors simultaneously. It adopts DC motor interface and control via IIC interface. The test explains the way demonstrates how to control a two-channel two-phase four-wire stepper motor by Arduino main board. Program Function: group A stepper motor (M1A(A+), M1B(A-), M2A(B+), M2B(B-)) reverse the rotation direction in every 2s.
3. Example Code for Arduino-DC and Stepper Motor Drive
FireBeetle Covers-DC Motor&Stepper Driver can control a stepper motor and 2 DC motors simultaneously and let them work independent to each other. The test explains the way to control both stepper motor and DC motors at the same time. Program Function: group A stepper motors (M1A(A+), M1B(A-), M2A(B+), M2B(B-)) reverse in every 3s and group 4 DC motor (M4A(+), M4B(-))reverse in every 1.5s.
4. API and I2C Address
This article offers a detailed look at controlling DC and stepper motors using the FireBeetle Covers-DC Motor&Stepper Driver library, including communication protocols, API functions, and library installation.
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