SKU: TH0564
Maker Drive is a beginner-friendly dual-channel H-bridge motor driver designed to make DC brushed motor control easier to build, test, and troubleshoot. It supports motor voltages from 2.5V to 9.5V DC and delivers up to 1.0A continuous per channel, making it a practical choice for small robots, line followers, battery-powered projects, and learning setups.
Unlike many basic motor drivers, Maker Drive includes manual test buttons and status LEDs for each channel, so you can verify direction, wiring, and output behaviour even before writing code. It accepts 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V logic, so it works with popular controllers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, ESP8266, micro:bit, and more.
A built-in 5V buck-boost output can supply up to 200mA to an external controller from the same motor supply, helping reduce wiring and separate power requirements in low-voltage projects. Additional features such as regenerative braking, reverse polarity protection, support for PWM up to 20kHz, and compact dimensions make it a solid motor driver for beginners and makers who want fast, reliable testing.
Technical details for Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver for Beginner.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Motor Driver Type | Dual-channel bi-directional H-bridge motor driver |
| Power Input Voltage | 2.5V to 9.5V DC |
| Maximum Motor Current | 1.0A continuous per channel, 1.5A peak for less than 5 seconds |
| Logic Input Compatibility | 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V logic compatible |
| Logic Input Voltage | Low: 0 to 0.5V, High: 1.7 to 6V |
| PWM Frequency | DC to 20kHz, output frequency same as input frequency |
| 5V Output | DC +5V output, maximum 200mA |
| Protection Features | Reverse polarity protection and over-temperature protection |
| Separate Power for Low Voltage Motor | Separate Power for Low Voltage Motor |
| Dimensions | 43mm × 35mm × 14mm |
| Pin | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VB+ | Power Input | Positive battery or motor supply input terminal. |
| VB- | Power Input | Negative battery or motor supply input terminal. |
| M1A | PWM Input / Motor Output | PWM input A for motor 1; also corresponds to motor 1 output A. |
| M1B | PWM Input / Motor Output | PWM input B for motor 1; also corresponds to motor 1 output B. |
| 5VO | Power Output | Regulated +5V output for external controller, up to 200mA maximum. |
| GND | Ground | Common ground connection for control interface and external controller. |
| M2A | PWM Input / Motor Output | PWM input A for motor 2; also corresponds to motor 2 output A. |
| M2B | PWM Input / Motor Output | PWM input B for motor 2; also corresponds to motor 2 output B. |
| M1A / M2A Button | Test Input | Manual test button to drive the respective channel in one direction at full speed. |
| M1B / M2B Button | Test Input | Manual test button to drive the respective channel in the opposite direction at full speed. |
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