Kitronik Simply Robotics Motor Driver Board for Raspberry Pi Pico

Kitronik Simply Robotics Motor Driver Board for Raspberry Pi Pico is a motor control board with dual H-bridge driver ICs that drives up to four DC motors with full forward, reverse and stop control.

Overview

Designed as the centre of robotics or buggy projects, this all-in-one control board is engineered specifically for the Raspberry Pi Pico. Onboard headers allow the Pico to be slotted into place, so programming and building can begin straight away.

Motor Control

Two dual H-bridge motor driver ICs provide up to 1A per channel with integrated overcurrent protection. The board can drive up to four DC motors with full forward, reverse and stop control, or alternatively operate two stepper motors. Four terminal block outputs are provided for motor connections.

Servo and Sensor Connections

• Eight servo outputs compatible with standard and continuous rotation servos
• Servos fitted with standard 3-pin connectors for straightforward wiring
• Five external connections to GPIO pins plus a 3.3V GND supply for sensors, switches and other inputs

Power and Protection

Power is supplied via a terminal block connection, and the board powers all connected motors and servos while also providing a regulated 3V supply to the Pico. An onboard power switch with a green LED provides convenient control, and built-in reverse polarity protection guards against wiring mistakes. The board may become warm during high-current operation, which is normal and expected.

Software and Installation

A dedicated MicroPython module and sample code are available to help get a robot moving quickly. Three M3 mounting holes allow the board to be fixed to a chassis or inside an enclosure.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.35 x 3.65 (width x depth x height)
• Weight: 260 g

Choose the Kitronik Simply Robotics Motor Driver Board for Raspberry Pi Pico for a compact, all-in-one motor and servo control solution for robotics and buggy builds.