Unleash Robotics & Motion with Your Micro:bit!

The Keyestudio Micro Bit DRV8833 Motor Driver Expansion Board is the perfect companion for your BBC Micro:bit, allowing you to easily control DC motors and bring your robotics projects to life. Designed for seamless integration, this shield outputs up to 700mA and provides flexible 3.3V & 5V voltage support, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.

Why Choose the Keyestudio DRV8833 Motor Driver?

• Effortless Motor Control: Drive two DC motors with ease using the integrated DRV8833CPWP chip. Supports four versatile motor control modes: clockwise rotation, anti-clockwise rotation, boot, and stop.
• Micro:bit Compatibility: Designed specifically for the BBC Micro:bit microcontroller, supporting the PXT graphical programming interface (Microsoft MakeCode) without the need for additional compilers. Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android systems.
• Built-in Voltage Regulation: Features integrated 3.3V and 5V voltage regulator chips, simplifying your power supply needs for various components.
• Expandable Connectivity: Includes 3-pin interfaces to connect additional sensors and modules, expanding the capabilities of your Micro:bit projects.
• High-Frequency PWM Support: Enjoy precise motor speed control with PWM support up to 100 kHz.
• Serial Communication: Built-in serial communication interface allows for easy connection to Bluetooth (BT) modules, enabling wireless control.

Technical Specifications:

• VM Input Voltage: DC 5-10.8V
• Driving Part Operating Current: $\le$700mA
• Motor Output Configuration: Double H-bridge
• Working Temperature: 0∘C to 50∘C
• Dimensions: 70mm x 58mm

Micro:bit Pin Mapping:

The motor pins on the expansion board are controlled by the following Micro:bit pins:

• Motor A (A1, A2): Controlled by Micro:bit P13, P12
• Motor B (B2, B1): Controlled by Micro:bit P15, P16