Description
The Motoron M3S256 is a professional-grade motor controller shield designed to provide seamless, independent control of up to three bidirectional brushed DC motors via your Arduino. By utilizing the I²C communication interface, this shield frees up precious microcontroller resources, requiring only two data pins regardless of the number of motors connected. It is built for high-performance applications, supporting a robust voltage range of 4.5V to 48V and delivering 2A continuous current per channel, with 6.4A peak capacity for demanding high-torque startups.
Designed with modularity in mind, the M3S256 features a stackable architecture that allows you to add multiple controllers for complex, multi-axis robotic projects. The shield comes pre-assembled with soldered connectors, enabling immediate integration. With professional-grade safety features including reverse-voltage protection and highly configurable firmware parameters like acceleration and direction-change delays, the M3S256 is the ideal motion control solution for both hobbyist robotics and industrial automation prototypes.
Key Features
- Triple-Channel Independence: Simultaneously drives three independent brushed DC motors with bi-directional control.
- Wide Voltage Versatility: Supports a broad motor supply range (4.5V to 48V), accommodating diverse power configurations.
- High-Power Density: Provides 2A continuous current per channel, with 6.4A peak surge protection for efficient mechanical handling.
- Pin-Efficient I²C Interface: Communicates via I²C, utilizing only two Arduino pins for the entire bus, leaving ample GPIO for sensors and other inputs.
- Stackable Design: Modular design allows multiple M3S256 shields to be stacked, significantly expanding motor control capacity.
- Advanced Firmware Features: Customizable acceleration curves, starting speeds, and directional change delays ensure smooth, non-jerky motion profiles.
- Integrated Electrical Safety: Built-in reverse-voltage protection safeguards the controller and motors against potential wiring faults.
Industrial Utility
- Optimized Prototyping: Pre-soldered connectors minimize assembly time and prevent common soldering-related connection failures.
- Versatile Motion Control: Ideal for complex kinematic structures like multi-DOF robotic arms, wheeled platforms, and automated test fixtures.
- Compact Integration: The standard shield form factor ensures perfect alignment and connectivity with standard Arduino boards.
Package Includes
- 1 x Motoron M3S256 Triple Motor Controller Shield for Arduino (Pre-soldered connectors)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Triple-Channel DC Motor Controller Shield |
| Controller Model | Motoron M3S256 |
| Number of Channels | 3 |
| Motor Supply Voltage | 4.5V to 48V DC |
| Continuous Current | 2A per channel |
| Peak Current | 6.4A per channel |
| Communication | I²C Interface |
| Compatibility | Arduino (Standard Shield Form Factor) |
| Physical Interface | Soldered Connectors |
