Beagleboard:BeagleBone Motor w/ NXT Connectors
Contents
Descriptions
The BeagleBone Motor Cape with NXT Connectors gives BeagleBone boards the ability to drive different types of motors. This cape features TI motor driver DRV8833 that can drive up to eight DC brush motors at 500mA per motor. This Motor Cape is populated with NXT connectors to interface with Lego Mindstorm NXT devices.
Note: The BeagleBone Motor Cape with NXT Connectors requires to be powered via 5V barrel jack. Powering via BeagleBone's USB port will not work properly.
Note: The barrel power jack on the BeagleBone Motor Cape with NXT Connectors is rated at 2.5A. Refer to the schematic for option to provide more current.
Note: The BeagleBone Motor Cape with NXT Connectors is provided with NO software support. If you have any issue related to hardware please request an RMA at http://beagleboardtoys.com/support.html.
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
| Power | 5V via expansion connector |
| Number of Motors | Up to 8 DC brush motors |
| Driver current | 500mA per motor |
| Connectors | Two 46-position stackable connectors |
| 8 NXT connectors | |
| LEDs | Power LED |
| 4 Error LEDs |
Mechanical Specifications
| Size | 3.85" x 3.40" |
| Layers | 4 |
| PCB Thickness | .062" |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EEPROM
| EEPROM Suport | Yes |
| Board Name | BeagleBone Motor w/ NXT Connectors |
| Version | 00A1 |
| Manufacturer | BeagleBoardToys |
| Part Number | BB-BONE-MOTOR-01 |
| Pins Used | 46 |
Documentations
| Open Source | Yes |
| System Reference Manual | No |
| Schematics | |
| PCB Files | No |
| Gerber Files | Yes |
| Bills of Materials | Yes |
Vendors
Please visit Where To Buy for a list of distributors who carry BeagleBoardToys' capes.
Manufacturer's Link
For more information about this cape, please visit BeagleBoardToys.info
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