Cytron Maker Drive Simplifying H-Bridge Motor Driver 1Amp 2.5-9.5V
The Cytron MAKER-DRIVE is designed as an introductory H-Bridge motor driver with a core philosophy of simplification and accessibility. It aims to demystify the process of controlling motors for students, educators, and beginners in electronics and robotics by removing common points of failure and complexity associated with more advanced drivers.
This driver prioritizes user experience through integrated testing features and clear visual feedback. It includes physical test buttons that allow users to operate each motor at full speed without a microcontroller, enabling quick hardware verification and troubleshooting. Status LEDs provide immediate visual indication of motor direction and board power, making the learning and debugging process intuitive.
Understanding that beginners often make simple mistakes, the MAKER-DRIVE incorporates essential protection features. It is equipped with reverse polarity protection on its main power input, safeguarding the board from accidental battery connection errors. Furthermore, it includes built-in thermal shutdown that automatically disables the motor outputs if the internal temperature becomes excessive, preventing damage from overloads.
Features:
- Dual-channel H-Bridge for controlling two DC motors or one stepper motor.
- Power Input Reverse Polarity Protection.
- Built-in Temperature Protection with automatic shutdown.
- Test Buttons for checking motor functionality without a microcontroller.
- Motor Status LEDs for visual feedback on direction and operation.
- Onboard 5V regulator provides a 200mA output to power a microcontroller.
- Simple Input Logic (PWM) for speed and direction control.
Board Layout:
| Function | Description |
| Power Input Terminal | Connect to battery. ● VB+ : Positive ● VB- : Negative |
| Motor Output Terminal | Connect to motor terminal. Motor direction depends on the polarity. |
| Power LED | Turn on when power up. |
| Motor Status LEDs | Turn on when the motor is running. ● M1A / M2A : Forward ● M1B / M2B : Backward |
| Test Buttons | Press to test the functionality of the motor driver. Motor will run at full speed. ● M1A / M2A : Forward ● M1B / M2B : Backward |
| Input Signal &
5V Output |
Input signal from microcontroller to control the motor. +5V output can be used to power the microcontroller. ● M1A : PWM Input A for motor 1. ● M1B : PWM Input B for motor 1. ● 5VO : DC +5V Output (Maximum 200mA) ● GND : Ground ● M2A : PWM Input A for motor 2. ● M2B : PWM Input B for motor 2. |
Specifications:
| Parameters | Min | Max | Unit | |
| Power Input Voltage | 2.5 | 9.5 | VDC | |
| Maximum Motor Current (Per Channel) | Continuous | – | 1 | A |
| Peak (< 5 seconds) | – | 1.5 | A | |
| Logic Input Voltage (M1A, M1B, M2A, M2B) | Low Level | 0 | 0.5 | V |
| High Level | 1.7 | 6 | V | |
| PWM Frequency
(Output frequency is same as input frequency) |
DC | 20 | KHz | |
| DC +5V Output Maximum Current | – | 200 | mA | |
Dimension:
Interface:
Connection Diagram for Brushed DC Motor:
| Input A
(M1A / M2A) |
Input B
(M1B / M2B) |
Output A
(M1A / M2A) |
Output B
(M1B / M2B) |
Motor |
| Low | Low | Low | Low | Brake |
| High | Low | High | Low | Forward* |
| Low | High | Low | High | Backward* |
| High | High | Hi-Z (Open) | Hi-Z (Open) | Coast |
Connection Diagram for Stepper Motor:
Applications:
- Beginner Robotics Kits.
- Small Robotic Vehicles.
- Simple Animatronics.
- Educational Demonstrations.
- Small Conveyor Belts.
- Camera Pan-Tilt Mechanisms.
- Basic Automation Projects.
- Hobbyist Prototyping.
Package Contents:
- 1x Maker Drive board
| Datasheet: | MAKER-DRIVE Datasheet | ||||
| Certificate: | UKCA-EMC | UKCA RoHS | UK Declaration of Conformity | EU Declaration of Conformity | CE, ROHS, FCC |
| 3D CAD: | MAKER-DRIVE | ||||
| Official Reseller: | Makers Electronics |
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