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Getting Started with Maker Drive and micro:bit
- Idris Zainal Abidin
- 26 Feb 2019
- 1342
INTRODUCTION
Maker Drive is a dual channel motor driver which is designed for beginner. It can be interfaced with 1.8V, 3.3V & 5V logic controller like Arduino boards, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi and etc. This tutorial will share with you on how to get start with Maker Drive using micro:bit.
VIDEO
This video will show you on how to get start with Maker Drive using micro:bit.
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HARDWARE PREPARATION
Item used in the video
- Maker Drive
- micro:bit Board
- Edge Breakout for micro:bit, I/O Expansion
- TT Motor + Wheel Kit
- 3.7V 2000mAh Li-Ion Battery
- 1x18650 Battery Holder
- Piezo Transducer
- 40 Ways Female to Female Jumper Wire
Wiring connection table
micro:bit | Maker Drive | DC Motor | Battery |
Pin 1 | Pin M2A | ||
Pin 2 | Pin M2B | ||
Pin 3 | Pin M1A | ||
Pin 4 | Pin M1B | ||
GND | GND | ||
Terminal M1A | DC Motor 1 | ||
Terminal M1B | DC Motor 1 | ||
Terminal VB+ | Positive | ||
Terimnal VB- | Negative | ||
Terminal M2A | DC Motor 2 | ||
Terminal M2B | DC Motor 2 |
Sample Program
This is sample code used in the video. I'm using Microsoft MakeCode.
Thank You
References:
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