Overview
The RPi Motor Driver Board gives your Pi the ability to drive two DC motors OR one stepper motor. It’s an ideal choice to DIY mobile robot based on Raspberry Pi.
Features

Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards
Freescale H-bridge driver MC33886, controls DC motors to turn in both directions
Onboard 5V regulator, provides power to Raspberry Pi
Onboard IR receiver, used for remote control robot
Multi protection circuit, excellent stability

2A self-recovery fuse, keep your Pi safe
Driver chip features Short-Circuit Shutdown for Large Output Current, Undervoltage Disable Function
Reversed polarity protection for motor output
Anti-reverse diode for power supply

Power input range: 7V~40V
Single motor output current: up to 5A
Power supply current for Raspberry Pi: up to 2A

What’s on Board

Raspberry Pi GPIO interface:for connecting Raspberry Pi
Motor screw terminal:for connecting motors
External power input
74LVC4245AD:voltage level conversion chip, buffer device
MC33886:motor driver chip
LM2596-5.0:5V regulator
Power indicator
Raspberry Pi power selection

OFF: Raspberry Pi powers the Motor Driver Board
ON: Motor Driver Board powers the Raspberry Pi

2A self-recovery fuse
IR receiver
Schottky diodes:protects the motor driver
Power supply anti-reverse diode

Dimensions

Develpoment Resources
Wiki :www.waveshare.com/wiki/RPi_Motor_Driver_Board
Package Content

RPi Motor Driver Board x 1
RPi screws pack (2pcs) x 1

FAQs:
Q: What types of motors can the Raspberry Pi Expansion Board control?
A: The expansion board can control both DC motors and stepper motors. It provides the necessary drivers and PWM control for precise operation of these motors in various projects.
Q: How many DC motors and stepper motors can the board drive simultaneously?
A: The board can drive up to 2 DC motors and 1 stepper motor simultaneously. It features two H-Bridge motor drivers for DC motors and one stepper motor driver for precise control.
Q: What are the main features of the Raspberry Pi Expansion Board?
A: The board includes drivers for DC and stepper motors, supports PWM for speed and direction control, and provides connectors for easy wiring. It is designed for robotics, automation, and control projects.
Q: What power supply is required for the Raspberry Pi Expansion Board?
A: The expansion board requires an external power supply for the motors. The supply should match the voltage and current specifications of the motors being used, with a recommended range of 5V to 12V.
Q: How do I connect the Raspberry Pi Expansion Board to my Raspberry Pi?
A: The board connects to the Raspberry Pi via the GPIO pins. It features a GPIO header that plugs directly into the Raspberry Pis GPIO header, providing access to control signals and power.