Cytron SmartDrive MDS40B - Enhanced DC Motor Driver (40A, 10V-45V, Peak 80Amp)

The Cytron SmartDrive MDS40B is an enhanced version of the MDS40A, designed to drive brushed DC motors ranging from medium to high power with a current capacity of up to 80A peak and 40A continuous. With MOSFETs switched at 16 KHz, it ensures quiet operation without annoying whining sounds. Equipped with a microcontroller unit, it offers smart features such as multiple input modes, current limiting, and thermal protection.

  Key Features:  

• Bi-directional Control: Allows control of a single brushed DC motor in both directions.
• Wide Voltage Range: Supports motors from 10V to 45V, providing flexibility in power sources.
• Regenerative Braking: Enhances control over motor speed and efficiency.
• High Current Handling: Capable of handling peak currents of up to 80A and continuous currents of 40A.
• 16 kHz Switching Frequency: Ensures quiet motor operation.
• LiPo Battery Low Voltage Warning: Provides a warning when the battery voltage is low, enhancing safety.
• Thermal Protection: Protects against overheating.
• Multiple Input Modes: Supports RC, analog, PWM, simplified serial, and packetized serial input modes.
• On-board Push Button: Allows for manual operation.

  Enhanced Features:  

• Increased Vin range up to 45VDC.
  
• Responsive current limiting sensor and algorithm for better protection.
  
• High Ampere screw terminals for battery and motor connections.
  
• Additional terminal for activating or deactivating the driver.
  
• Switching power supply for 5V regulation, higher output current, and improved efficiency.
  
• Option to add a fan for better heat dissipation.
  
• The ready header for RC receiver connection.
  
• Protection against over-voltage.
  

  Specifications:  

• Driver Model: Cytron MDS40B
• Peak Current (A): 80
• Continuous Current (A): 40
• Number of Channels: 1
• Operating Modes: PWM (Lock-Antiphase and Sign-Magnitude), UART, Analog, RC Servo Signal
• Over-Current Protection: Yes
• Thermal Protection: Yes
• LED Indicator: Yes
• Test/Manual Button: Yes
• Cooling Fan: No
• Arduino Shield Compatibility: No (Can be used with wire connection)
• Polarity Protection: No
• Dimensions (mm) (LxWxH): Actual driver board: 105 x 106 x 38
• With the base: 125 x 107 x 47
• Weight (gm): 175

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x Cytron Enhanced 40Amp DC Motor Driver (Peak 80amp) MDS40B