Cytron FD04A DC Motor Driver 4 Channels 1.5Amp 7V-15V
The FD04A Rev2.0 is a compact, user-friendly motor driver board designed to control multiple small brushed DC motors. The board is laid out so hobbyists and educators can wire motors and power quickly via screw terminals or a soldered bottom pad for higher-current runs. Visual indicators and simple test switches allow quick verification of power and output states without extra equipment.
Control is exposed through a 7×2 IDE socket (or optional extra pads) so the FD04A integrates neatly with microcontroller ribbon-cables or custom headers. Onboard logic circuitry includes a 5V regulator providing a convenient V pin for peripheral use, while the board’s physical layout groups power, motor terminals, and control pins to simplify wiring and bench testing.
The manual emphasizes safe, practical use – such as connecting motor power to the correct terminal, soldering heavy wires for >20A applications, and using the provided IDE cable for consistent control connections. The combination of accessible connectors, test buttons, and clear labelling makes the FD04A well suited for teaching, prototyping and compact multi-motor projects.
Features:
- Bi-directional control for 4 brushed DC motors.
- Support for motor supply voltage range 7–25 VDC.
- Maximum continuous current up to 1.5 A per channel.
- Compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V logic input.
- Test switches (start and direction) for every channel.
- Motor voltage polarity protection.
- Solid-state power switching and onboard 5 V regulator.
Board Layout:
| Label | Function |
|---|---|
| A | Power toggle switch |
| B | 5V voltage regulator |
| C | 7 × 2 IDE Socket |
| D | Extra pad |
| E | Reverse polarity protection |
| F | Power indicator LED |
| G | Power supply terminal block |
| H | Motor status indicator LED |
| I | Motor terminal block |
| J | Schottky diode |
| K | L298P motor driver |
| L | Motor test switch |
| M | 3 mm hole |
Specifications:
| Parameter (as listed) | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power input voltage (motor supply): | 7 | — | 25 | V |
| IMAX (Maximum continuous motor current, each ch.): | — | — | 1.5 | A |
| IPEAK (Peak motor current): | — | — | 2.5 | A |
| VIOH (Logic input – High Level): | 3.3 | — | 5.5 | V |
| VIOL (Logic input – Low Level): | 0 | — | 0.5 | V |
| Maximum PWM frequency: | — | — | 10 | kHz |
Dimension:
Pin Description:
| Pin No. | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Motor 1 direction |
| 2 | Motor 1 enable / Speed Control |
| 3 | Motor 2 direction |
| 4 | Motor 2 enable / Speed Control |
| 5 | Motor 3 direction |
| 6 | Motor 3 enable / Speed Control |
| 7 | Motor 4 direction |
| 8 | Motor 4 enable / Speed Control |
| V | Output voltage 5V |
| G | Ground |
| X | Not connected |
Applications:
- Multi-Axis Small Robotic Arm Control.
- Educational Robotics Kit Motor Control.
- Automated Camera Pan-Tilt Systems.
- Multi-Conveyor Sorting System Synchronization.
- Animatronic Character Movement Control.
- Small Scale Model and Diorama Automation.
- Prototyping and Proof-of-Concept Testing Rigs.
- Automated Display and Retail Exhibit Mechanisms.
Package Contents:
- 1x FD04A Rev2.0 board.
- 1x 14 way IDE cable connector.
| Datasheet: | FD04A-R2_DataSheet |
| Certificate: | FD04A |
| 3D CAD: | FD04A |
| Official Reseller: | Makers Electronics |
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