Minimise wiring and save valuable microcontroller pins with the Grove I2C Motor Driver. Built around the TB6612FNG IC, it drives two DC motors or one stepper motor at up to 1.2A continuous current per channel.
Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Jul 06 and Jul 08
The Grove - I2C Motor Driver (TB6612FNG) is a versatile dual-channel motor controller designed to drive two independent DC motors or a single 4-wire stepper motor. By utilising the standard 4-pin Grove I2C interface, it enables makers and educators to seamlessly add precise motor control to an Arduino or Raspberry Pi without the complexities of traditional breadboarding.
Standard motor drivers often require a messy web of jumper wires and consume a large number of valuable GPIO pins on your microcontroller; this module solves that by handling all communications over a single I2C bus. This allows you to daisy-chain multiple devices together, freeing up your development board's pins for other essential sensors and making it ideal for compact robotic chassis or dense mechatronic projects.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| On-board IC | TB6612FNG (LD MOS structure) |
| Motor Compatibility | 2x DC motors OR 1x Stepper motor |
| Maximum Current Output | 1.2A (average) / 3.2A (peak) per channel |
| Motor Supply Voltage (DC) | 2.5V to 13.5V (5V typical, 15V absolute max) |
| Logic Operating Voltage | 3.3V or 5V |
| Communication Interface | I2C (Standard Grove Connector) |
| Dimensions | 60 mm x 40 mm x 12 mm |
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