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# Grove - I2C Motor Driver (TB6612FNG)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS108020103 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia)
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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.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $22.50 (inc GST) — $20.45 AUD, exc GST

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## Description

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.

### Features

- **Save valuable microcontroller pins** by commanding your motors entirely over a simple two-wire I2C interface rather than relying on multiple dedicated PWM outputs.
- **Maximise battery life in mobile robots** thanks to the highly efficient TB6612FNG chip, which leverages low ON-resistance MOSFETs and features a dedicated power-saving standby mode.
- **Customise your movement profiles effortlessly** with four distinct control modes natively supported by the onboard MCU: clockwise, counter-clockwise, short brake, and stop.
 
### Specifications

 | 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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