Cytron Smartdrive40 40Amp Dc Motor Driver (Peak 80Amp) Mds40A

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Working Principle

Description

The Cytron SmartDrive40 40AMP DC MOTOR DRIVER (PEAK 80AMP) MDS40A is designed to drive medium to high power brushed DC motors with current capacity up to 80A peak and 40A continuously. It utilizes MOSFETs switched at 16 KHz for quiet operation and features a microcontroller unit for smart functionalities like multiple input modes, current limiting, and thermal protection.

Sensor Types

Dos And Donts

Donts

  • Servo Connection: Do not connect any servo to the RC receiver.,
  • Power Usage: Do not use the +5V output to power any other circuit.

Dos

  • Connectivity: You can connect the Cytron SmartDrive40 to various input modes like RC, Analog, PWM, Simplified Serial, and Packetized Serial.,
  • Safety: Use the +5V output specifically to power the RC receiver.
Limits

Current Capacity

  • Peak Current: 80A (1 second),
  • Continuous Current: 40A (5 minutes) or 30A (> 20 minutes)

Voltage Range

  • Min Voltage: 7V,
  • Max Voltage: 25V
How To Connect

Connection Methods

  • Pairing: You can hook up the SmartDrive40 with another similar unit to operate in a pair, making it suitable for driving a robot with differential drive.
Dimensions

Size

120x100x35 mm