This board allows the Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive two motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for Pico controlled buggy projects. Alternatively, the board can be used to power a stepper motor. The board features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. The board has 4 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3 V and GND supply from the Pico. This allows for additional IO options for your buggy builds that can be read or controlled by the Pico. In addition there is an on/off switch and power status LED, allowing you to see at a glance if the board is powered up and save your batteries when your project is not in use. To use the motor driver board, the Pico should have a soldered pin header and be inserted firmly into the connector. The board produces a regulated supply that is fed into the 40-way connector to power the Pico, removing the need to power the Pico directly. The motor driver board is powered via either screw terminals or a servo style connector. Kitronik has developed a micro-python module and sample code to support the use of the Motor Driver board with the Pico. This code is available in the GitHub repo. Features A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your Raspberry Pi Pico robot buggy projects. The board can drive 2 motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse, and stop control. It features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. Additionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LED. Power the board via a terminal block style connector. The 3V and GND pins are also broken out, allowing external devices to be powered. Code it with MicroPython via an editor such as the Thonny editor. Dimensions: 63 mm (L) x 35 mm (W) x 11.6 mm (H) Download Datasheet
The Power Delivery Board uses a standalone controller to negotiate with the power adapters and switch to a higher voltage other than just 5V. This uses the same power adapter for different projects rather than relying on multiple power adapters to provide different output; it can deliver the board as part of SparkFun’s Qwiic connect system, so you won’t have to do any soldering to figure out how things are oriented.
The SparkFun Power Delivery Board takes advantage of the power delivery standard using a standalone controller from STMicroelectronics, the STUSB4500. The STUSB4500 is a USB power delivery controller that addresses sink devices. It implements a proprietary algorithm to negotiate a power delivery contract with a source (i.e. a power delivery wall wart or power adapter) without the need for an external microcontroller. However, you will need a microcontroller to configure the board. PDO profiles are configured in an integrated non-volatile memory. The controller does all the heavy lifting of power negotiation and provides an easy way to configure over I²C.
To configure the board, you will need an I²C bus. The Qwiic system makes it easy to connect the Power Delivery board to a microcontroller. Depending on your application, you can also connect to the I²C bus via the plated through SDA and SCL holes.
Features
Input and output voltage range of 5-20V
Output current up to 5A
Three configurable power delivery profiles
Auto-run Type-C™ and USB PD sink controller
Certified USB Type-C™ rev 1.2 and USB PD rev 2.0 (TID #1000133)
Integrated VBUS voltage monitoring
Integrated VBUS switch gate drivers (PMOS)
Cleaning nozzle drill kit small box containing 10 carbide PCB drills 0.8 mm all with 4 mm shaft.
Ideal for drilling small precision holes in pcb's, plastic or soft metal.
This book is for people who want to understand how AC drives (also known as inverter drives) work and how they are used in industry by showing mainly the practical design and application of drives.
The key principles of power electronics are described and presented in a simple way, as are the basics of both DC and AC motors. The different parts of an AC drive are explained, together with the theoretical background and the practical design issues such as cooling and protection.
An important part of the book gives details of the features and functions often found in AC drives and gives practical advice on how and where to use these. Also described is future drive technology, including a matrix inverter.
The mathematics is kept to an essential minimum. Some basic understanding of mechanical and electrical theory is presumed, and a basic knowledge of single andthree phase AC systems would be useful.
Anyone who uses or installs drives, or is just interested in how these powerful electronic products operate and control modern industry, will find this book fascinating and informative.
Learn KiCad with Peter Dalmaris
The Academy Pro Box "Design PCBs like a Pro" offers a complete, structured training programme in PCB design, combining online learning with practical application. Based on Peter Dalmaris’ KiCad course, the 15-week programme integrates video lessons, printed materials (2 books), and hands-on projects to ensure participants not only understand the theory but also develop the skills to apply it in practice.
Unlike standard courses, the Academy Pro Box provides a guided learning path with weekly milestones and physical components to design, test, and produce working PCBs. This approach supports a deeper learning experience and better knowledge retention.
The box is ideal for engineers, students, and professionals who want to develop practical PCB design expertise using open-source tools. With the added option to have their final project manufactured, participants complete the programme with real results – ready for use, testing, or further development.
Learn by doing
Build skills. Design real boards. Generate Gerbers. Place your first order. This isn’t just a course – it’s a complete project journey from idea to product.
You’ll walk away with:
Working knowledge of KiCad’s tools
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What's inside the Box (Course)?
Both volumes of "KiCad Like a Pro" (valued at €105)
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Breadboard Power Supply
Tiny Solar Power Supply
Datalogger with EEPROM and Clock
Voucher from Eurocircuits for the production of PCBs (worth €85 excl. VAT)
Learning Material (of this Box/Course)
15-Week Learning Program
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Week 1: Setup, Fundamentals, and First Steps in PCB Design
Week 2: Starting Your First PCB Project – Schematic Capture
Week 3: PCB Layout – From Netlist to Board Design
Week 4: Design Principles, Libraries, and Workflow
Week 5: Your First Real-World PCB Project
Week 6: Custom Libraries – Symbols, Footprints, and Workflow
Week 7: Advanced Tools – Net Classes, Rules, Zones, Routing
Week 8: Manufacturing Files, BOMs, and PCB Ordering
Week 9: Advanced Finishing Techniques – Graphics, Refinement, and Production Quality
Week 10: Tiny Solar Power Supply – From Schematic to Layout
Week 11: Tiny Solar Power Supply – PCB Layout and Production Prep
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KiCad Course with 18 Lessons on Udemy (by Peter Dalmaris)
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Introduction
Getting started with PCB design
Getting started with KiCad
Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Schematic Design)
Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Layout)
Design principles and PCB terms
Design workflow and considerations
Fundamental KiCad how-to: Symbols and Eeschema
Fundamental KiCad how-to: Footprints and Pcbnew
Project: Design a simple breadboard power supply PCB
Project: Tiny Solar Power Supply
Project: MCU datalogger with build-in 512K EEPROM and clock
Recipes
KiCad 9 new features and improvements
Legacy (from previous versions of KiCad)
KiCad 7 update (Legacy)
(Legacy) Gettings started with KiCad
Bonus lecture
About the Author
Dr. Peter Dalmaris, PhD is an educator, an electrical engineer and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of several technical books. As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
What is Elektor Academy Pro?
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The Power Delivery Board is essentially a sink controller board. It negotiates with the USB PD charger to obtain the desired voltage and current according to the specified configuration.
The USB-C PD Power Delivery Board can be used in various applications where USB-C is utilized to power a product or project. It features a user-friendly DIP switch that allows you to select the desired output voltage or current from your USB PD charger.
Additionally, it has an on-board DC-DC converter capable of generating either 5 V or 3.3 V, depending on the jumper setting. It can easily provide around 3.3 W of power.Note: More power can be drawn from the DC-DC converter if the USB PD voltage is lower (e.g., 9 V, 12 V) or if an external heatsink is used.
Voltage and current selection or monitoring is possible through the I²C interface available on the 4-pin header.
Specifications
USB-C Input
Power delivery up to 65 W via DIP switch and 100 W via I²C command (I²C pullups are not on the board). Please note that the 3.25 A setting (via DIP Switch) may not work with many USB-C PD chargers. We have also observed this during testing.
An additional DC-DC Converter(TPS54302) is onboard to generate 3.3 V, 1 A/5 V, 0.65 A output so that you need fewer components on your application board.
4x Mounting holes for easy mounting
LED indication for USB-C input, USB PD output and DC-DC converter output
A 2-pin power terminal is provided for easy connection
A 4-pin 2.54 mm header connector is provided for the I²C connection
Both connectors will come unsoldered
Dimensions: 50 x 35 mm
This 14-way MonoDAQ-compatible connector allows the user to create, reuse and archive test fixtures instead of rewiring the connector furnished with the MonoDAQ everytime a measurement or test has to be repeated. Helps the user to build a library of plug-and-play test setups. Features Time saving push-in connection, tools not required Defined contact force ensures that contact remains stable over the long term Intuitive use through colour coded actuation lever Operation and conductor connection from one direction enable integration into front of device All necessary technical data can be found here.
Features Jack: 1x Micro USB power plug + 1x RJ45 output port Input Voltage: 36~57 V (standard PoE voltage 48 V, 52 V) Output Voltage: DC 5 V Output Current: 2 A Transmission Distance: 10~100 m PoE Protocol: IEEE802.3af Network Bandwidth: 10/100 Mbps Weight: 40 g Product Dimension: 82 x 28 x 23 mm Cable Length: 205 mm Operation Temperature: -50 °C up to +75 °C
Solder Paste Dispensing and Reflow All-in-One
The Voltera V-One creates two-layer prototype circuit boards on your desk. Gerber files go in, printed circuit boards come out. The dispenser lays down a silver-based conductive ink to print your circuit right before your eyes. Assembling traditional and additive boards is easy with the V-One’s solder paste dispensing and reflow features. Simply mount your board on the print bed and import your Gerber file into Voltera’s software.
No more stencils required
Voltera’s software is designed to be understood easily. From importing your Gerber files to the moment you press print, the software safely walks you through each step.
Compatible with EAGLE, Altium, KiCad, Mentor Graphics, Cadence, DipTrace, Upverter.
The V-One Desktop PCB Printer includes all accessories and consumables needed to get started:
Consumables
1 Conductor 2 cartridge
1 Solder Paste cartridge
10 2"x3" FR4 substrates
6 3"x4" FR4 substrates
10 2"x3" FR1 substrates
6 3"x4" FR1 substrates
25 Disposable 230 micron nozzles
1 Burnishing pad
1 Solder wire spool
1 Drill bit set
200 0.4 mm rivets
200 1.0 mm rivets
2 Rivet tools
1 Sacrificial layer
1 Hello World starter kit
1 Punk Console starter kit
Accessories
2 Substrate clamps and thumbscrews
2 Dispensers with caps
1 Probe
1 Drill
1 Set of safety glasses
1 Voltera anti-static tweezers
Downloads
Specifications
V-One Software
Manuals
Safety Datasheets
Technical Datasheets
Voltera CAM file for EAGLE
Substrates and Templates
More Info
Frequently Asked Questions
More from the Voltera community
Technical Specifications
Printing Specifications
Minimum trace width
0.2 mm
Minimum passive size
1005
Minimum pin-to-pin pitch (conductive ink)
0.8 mml
Minimum pin-to-pin pitch (solder paste)
0.5 mml
Resistivity
12 mΩ/sq @ 70 um height
Substrate material
FR4
Maximum board thickness
3 mm
Soldering Specifications
Solder paste alloy
Sn42/Bi57.6/Ag0.4
Solder wire alloy
SnBiAg1
Soldering iron temperature
180-210°C
Print Bed
Print area
135 x 113.5 mm
Max. heated bed temperature
240°C
Heated bed ramp rate
~2°C/s
Footprint
Dimensions
390 x 257 x 207 mm (L x W x H)
Weight
7 kg
Computing Requirements
Compatible operating systems
Windows 7 or higher, MacOS 10.11 or higher
Compatible file format
Gerber
Connection type
Wired USB
Certification
EN 61326-1:2013
EMC requirements
IEC 61010-1
Safety requirements
CE Marking
Affixed to the Voltera V-One printers delivered to European customers
Designed and assembled in Canada.
More technical information
Quickstart
Explore Flexible Printed Electronics on the V-One
Voltera V-One Capabilities Reel
Voltera V-One PCB Printer Walkthrough
Unpacking the V-One
V-One: Solder Paste Dispensing and Reflow All-in-One
Voltera @ Stanford University's Bao Research Group: Robotic Skin and Stretchable Sensors
Voltera @ Princeton: The Future of Aerospace Innovation
DC brushed motors are the most commonly used and widely available motors in the market. The Cytron 10 Amp 5-30 V DC Motor Driver will help you add functionality to your DC motor. It supports both sign-magnitude PWM signal and locked-antiphase. It is compatible with full solid-state components resulting in higher response time and eliminates the wear and tear of the mechanical relay. Features Supports motor voltage from 5 V to 30 V DC Current up to 13 A continuous and 30 A peak 3.3 V and 5 V logic level input Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi Speed control PWM frequency up to 20 kHz Fully NMOS H-Bridge for better efficiency No heat sink is required Bi-directional control for one Brushed DC motor Regenerative Braking Downloads User Manual Arduino Library
Ardi32 is the ultimate Arduino Uno alternative packed with powerful specs and exciting features in the Arduino Uno form factor. Ardi32 is powered by the latest ESP32-S3-WROOM-1. The built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity makes the board ideal for IoT projects or projects requiring wireless communication.
Features
Powered by powerful ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module with inbuild WiFi and BLE support.
Arduino Uno form factor, so you can connect 3.3 V compatible Arduino shields
SD card slot for storage and data transfer
The facility of USB-C interface for programming and to the power board
Boot and Reset buttons are available to operate in various modes.
Multifunction GPIO breakout supporting general I/O, UART, I²C, SPI, ADC & PWM functions.
Multi-tune Buzzer to add audio alert into the project
Multi-platform support like Arduino IDE, Espressif IDF, and MicroPython/CircuitPython
Comes with HID support, so the device can simulate a mouse or keyboard
Specifications
ESP32-S3 series of SoCs having Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE)
Flash up to 16 MB, PSRAM up to 8 MB
Board supply 5 V and GPIO pins operating voltage 3.3 V
22 multipurpose GPIOs breakout in Arduino style for easy peripheral and shield interfacing
I²C, SPI, and UART communications protocol support
Cross-platform development and multiple programming language support
