Arduino enthusiasts may be interested in a new piece of Arduino motor Shield created by Richard Willmott based in the UK, which and launched this week via Kickstarter with the aim of raising the £5,00o required to go into production.
The High Power H-Bridge Motor Shield for Arduino is equipped with a built in current sensing utilising the ACS712, and is capable of driving any DC motor up to 15Amp. What the video below to learn more about this useful Arduino Shield.
Specifications :
• Size: 70mm x 53mm x 20mm
• Input Voltage: 7 – 24V
• Max Output Current: 15Amp
• PWM: 0 – 99%
• Built in Allegro ACS712 Current sensor
• 50Amp, 60V, 6.8mohm Mosfets
• Wire Size Max: 12AWG
• Wire Size Min: 22AWG
The H-Bridge Shield has a built in Allegro ACS712 Current sensor, which can be utilised as a over current sensor to prevent possible damage or just to read the current flowing through a motor. Current sensing is though Arduino code and can be set to any over current value desired.
Jump over to Kickstarter for more details and to make a pledge via the link below.
Source: Kickstarter