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Pololu Dual G2 High-Power Motor Driver 18v18 for Raspberry Pi (Partial Kit)
This add-on board makes it easy to control two high-power DC motors with a Raspberry Pi. Its twin discrete MOSFET H-bridges support a wide 6.5 V to 30 V operating range and are efficient enough to deliver a continuous 18 A without a heat sink. The drivers offer basic current limiting functionality, and they accept ultrasonic PWM frequencies for quieter operation. The default pin mappings make it easy to get started, but they can be customized for more specialized applications. This version ships as a partial kit; all surface-mount components are installed, but the included through-hole connectors are not soldered in.
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Dimensions
Size: | 65 mm × 56 mm |
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Weight: | 20 g1 |
General specifications
Motor channels: | 2 |
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Minimum operating voltage: | 6.5 V |
Maximum operating voltage: | 30 V2 |
Continuous output current per channel: | 18 A3 |
Maximum PWM frequency: | 100 kHz |
Reverse voltage protection?: | Y |
Partial kit?: | Y |
Identifying markings
PCB dev codes: | rpe03b |
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Other PCB markings: | 0J10614, blank white box |
Notes:
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- Without included connectors and mounting hardware.
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- Absolute maximum; higher voltages can permanently destroy the motor driver. Recommended maximum is approximately 24 V, which leaves a safety margin for ripple voltage on the supply line. Not recommended for use with 24V batteries.
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- Typical results at room temperature with both channels running at 90% duty cycle.