Cytron FD04A 4-Channel Motor Driver

The Cytron FD04A 4-Channel Motor Driver is specifically designed to drive four DC brush motors, making it ideal for applications like Omni-directional mobile robots where multiple motors are required. It offers a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for controlling up to four DC brush motors, with a maximum current rating of 3 amperes.

  Key Features:  

• Industrial Grade PCB: Ensures durability and reliability in various applications.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: Supports Vmotor voltage from 7V to 25V DC, with a recommended operating voltage range of 7V to 12V.
• High Current Handling: Capable of driving 4 DC motors at a peak current of 2.5A and a continuous current of 1.5A per channel.
• Bi-directional Control: Allows control of motor direction for all four channels.
• LED Indicators: Features LEDs for indicating the direction of rotation for each motor, as well as a power indicator LED.
• User-Friendly Design: Includes pluggable connectors for easy setup and compatibility with Cytron DIY projects like the Flexibot using Transwheel (PR19).
• Compact Size: Compact dimensions of 107 x 53 x 12 mm (LxWxH) make it suitable for space-constrained applications.

  Improvements in Rev2.0:  

• Upgraded 80% of components to SMD for improved reliability.
• Smaller size for enhanced space efficiency.
• Additional test/manual buttons for each channel enable fast verification and manual motor control.
• VMotor polarity protection for added safety.
• Requires 5V for operation.
• Smaller toggle switch for power ON/OFF.

  Specifications:  

• Driver Model: Cytron FD04A
• Operating Voltage(VDC): 7-25
• Recommended Operating Voltage: 7~12V
• Peak Current (A): 2.5
• Continuous Current (A): 1.5
• No. of Channels: 4
• Operating Modes: PWM (Lock-Antiphase and Sign-Magnitude)
• Over-Current Protection: Yes
• Thermal Protection: Yes
• LED Indicator: Yes
• Test/Manual Button: Yes
• Polarity Protection: Yes
• Dimensions (mm): 107 x 53 x 12 (LxWxH)
• Weight (g): 50

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x 4 Channel Motor Driver- FD04A Module