Cytron SmartDriveDuo-30 - User Manual

SmartDriveDuo-30
MDDS30
User’s Manual
Rev 1.0
April 2017
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Summary

Introduction

Packing List

Product Specifications

Board Layout

Power Supply

Motor Connection

Safety Features

Input Modes

RC (Radio Controlled)

Explains motor control using RC transmitter/receiver signals and DIP switch settings.

Microcontroller Analog;PWM

Details motor control via analog voltage or PWM signals from microcontrollers.

Serial Simplified

Describes serial control using UART with a byte data format for motor commands.

Serial Packetized

Details serial control using a 4-byte packet format with auto-baudrate and addressing.

Warranty

Cytron SmartDriveDuo-30 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	6V - 30V
Control Method	PWM
Motor Type	Brushed DC Motor
Operating Voltage	6V - 30V
Peak Current per channel	60A (1 second)
Current Limiting	Yes
Over Temperature Protection	Yes
Control Input	PWM, Analog, RC
PWM Frequency	20kHz
Input Mode	Analog, RC
Interface	RC, Analog, PWM
Continuous Current per Channel	13A