This compact expansion board plugs directly into the GPIO header on a Raspberry Pi and provides an easy and low-cost solution for driving a pair of small brushed DC motors. Its integrated DRV8835 dual motor driver allows it to operate from 1.5 V to 11 V, making it a great control option for low-voltage motors. The board can deliver a continuous 1.2 A (1.5 A peak) per motor, or a continuous 2.4 A (3 A peak) to a single motor when configured with both channels connected in parallel.

Requires Soldering

Dimensions: 1.7in x .65in

Specifications:

• Motor driver: DRV8835
• Motor channels: 2
• Minimum operating voltage: 1.5 V2
• Maximum operating voltage: 11 V
• Continuous output current per channel: 1.2 A
• Peak output current per channel: 1.5 A
• Continuous paralleled output current: 2.4 A
• Maximum PWM frequency: 250 kHz
• Reverse voltage protection?: Y

Documentation:

• Schematic
• DRV8835 Datasheet
• Python Example