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# ZeroBorg Basic - Quad Motor Controller

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05831 · **Brand:** [The Pi Hut](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/the-pi-hut)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/zeroborg-basic-quad-motor-controller.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/zeroborg-basic-quad-motor-controller.html.md))

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## Description

The ZeroBorg is ModMyPi's add-on board for controlling motors using the Raspberry Pi Zero. It's small size means it fits neatly below a Raspberry Pi Zero and opens up endless possibilities for tiny robot designs.

The ZeroBorg can control up to 4 motors independently and is stackable via I2C, so you can keep adding ZeroBorgs (and ModMyPi's other compatible I2C boards) to control additional motors!

**ZeroBorg is fully customizable, so you can match your ZeroBorg to your project you're making! The following optional add-ons are compatible with the ZeroBorg:**

- A 5V DC/DC regulator to power the Pi as well as the motors,
- An [infrared sensor ](https://core-electronics.com.au/ir-receiver-diode-tsop38238.html)to control the motors via an infrared remote control,
- A [9V battery clip](https://core-electronics.com.au/9v-battery-clip.html) to power the Pi and the motors.
 
The ZeroBorg "Basic" has none of the above optional add-ons, it is the ZeroBorg Motor Controller Board only.

We also provide the [ZeroBorg with all the additional components](https://core-electronics.com.au/zeroborg-complete-quad-motor-controller.html) soldered so you can plug in your robot and go!

### Specifications

- 4 full H-Bridges
- Capability of driving 4 motors or 2 stepper motors
- 2A peak or 1.5A RMS per bridge
- An on-board fast blow fuse at 5A
- Designed to run off a 9V power source Max range 2.7V to 10.8V (To power the RPi Zero 7V minimum)
- 2 analogue inputs, which are great for sensors
- I2C communication, allowing daisy chaining to other boards
- Fully soldered and ready to use.
 
[Click here for guides, build instructions, code examples and more.](https://www.piborg.org/blog/build/zeroborg-build)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/d/s/dsc_0240-1024x780_1.jpg)