Name: Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver
Brand: Zbotic
SKU: AI1104
Price: 399.01 INR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.67 (15 reviews)

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Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver

The brushed motor is the most widely used motor because it is easy to use. Just supply the two terminals with DC power, the motor will start rotating! If you want to control its speed and direction using a controller, usually you will use an L298N Motor Driver. But if you want an easy and beginner-friendly motor driver, you are on the right page! Maker Drive is designed for simplicity and with the beginner in mind!

The Problem Faced by Beginners in Driving DC Brushed Motor

Maker Drive is designed base on feedback from users, especially 1st time user. If you are a beginner or newbie that needs a simple motor driver to drive DC brushed motor for building a mobile robot or other purposes, you might face some of these obstacles:

Burning your Motor Driver – Many low-cost motor driver does not come with Reserve Polarity Protection and this might result in smoke coming out from the driver if you connect the power in the wrong polarity. This gives you a burnt motor driver and of course a waste of money and your precious time. This will further cause anxiety for you to kickstart your electronics project.
Too Bulky for the compact project – Some motor driver comes with BIG heat sink and take up too much space.
Hard to test and troubleshoot – With the normal motor driver, beginners face a common problem during building project – difficulty in testing and troubleshooting the circuit. Yes, even with a clear schematic or diagram, the circuit will not work right after you complete the connection. Most of the time, we will need to test or troubleshoot. Without easy to use input and output indicators, you will need to write a program to test the motor driver. And that increases the complexity of debugging as we do not know whether the problem is due to wiring connection or coding in your program.
Separate Power for Low Voltage Motor – Many low-cost motor driver has onboard 5V linear voltage regulator, which is great to power your controller like Arduino. But this linear voltage regulator will not output 5V if Vin is lower than 7V. Yet, many small toy motors used in DIY projects are rated at lower than 7V. These motors are suitable to be powered by two AA or AAA batteries (3V or less) or single-cell Li-ion 18650/Li-Po battery (3.7V rated voltage). With that, you will need two separate power sources, one for the motors and another one to get stable 5V output for a controller such as the Arduino board.

Here is Our Solution: Maker Drive

Maker Drive is designed to solve the above problems while adding some useful features:

Fool-Proof (Peace of Mind) – Maker Drive comes with Reverse Polarity Protection at Vin/V motor/Vbatt (Power for the motor) terminal. With this protection, it will greatly reduce the risk of damaging the motor driver
Compact Design – Maker Drive is designed to be compact, roughly the size of a passport photo, 43mm(W) x 35mm(L) x 14mm(H)
4 Test Buttons (2 for each channel) – Easily test the motor or your mechanism without any controller or coding. Maker Drive comes with two manual test buttons for each channel. Pressing one of the buttons will drive the output full speed in a direction (if there is motor connected) on the respective channel. While another button will drive the output in another direction. These buttons are useful to test the motor direction, connection, and operation; even without a controller. You will love these buttons, believe me! You can also use these buttons as a manual activation button too. No programming is needed to use these buttons
4 Indicator LEDs (2 for each channel) – Easily test your coding and wire connections. With these indicator LEDs, you can check the output voltage direction even without connecting to your motor. And combining with the Manual Test Buttons, you can test the Maker Drive easily even without controller and motor connected. You can also easily identify where the error occurs for easy troubleshooting. Of course, no programming is needed too. These LEDs help in testing and troubleshooting.
Buck-boost regulator to produce 5V output from an input voltage as low as 2.5V– Power your 5V controller with 2 AA batteries. Maker Drive can produce an output of 5V with input voltage range, from 2.5V up to 9.5V. This 5V output can supply 200mA to an external circuit such as controller (Arduino), saving the trouble to get another power source for your controller. Now your project can be powered with a single power source. And with the wide input voltage range, you can power Maker Drive with two AA or AAA battery (1.5V x 2 = 3V) or single-cell Li-ion or Lipo battery that has a rated voltage of 3.7V. That is awesome!
Regenerative Braking Control – In some cases, it is called Regen braking and it provides better control over motor speed. The most application performs better in Regen braking for example line following as the controller can control the speed more accurately. Another method is coast stops which allow the motor to slow down or stop using the inertia.
Support Stepper Motor – This is an additional bonus feature! Maker Drive is capable of driving the stepper motor.

Specifications and Features

Dual-channel, Bi-directional control motor driver.
Support motor voltage from 2.5V to 9.5VDC.
Maximum current up to 1.0A continuous and 1.5A peak (<5 seconds).
5V Output (200mA) to power the controller.
Inputs compatible with 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V logic (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc).
Solid-state components provide faster response time and eliminate the wear and tear of mechanical relay.
Regenerative Braking.
Speed control PWM frequency up to 20KHz (Actual output frequency is the same as input frequency).

Maker Drive is not an Arduino Shield, but it is compatible with different models of Arduino main board such as:

Arduino UNO R3
Arduino Mega 2560
Arduino Nano
Arduino Pro Mini
And the list goes on…..

Not to forget that it accepts 1.8V, 3.3V & 5V logic(for control) and is compatible with a controller such as Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, ESP8266, ESP32, etc.

Package Includes

1 x Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver.

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Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver Overview

The Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver is a dual-channel controller designed for driving two brushed DC motors with bi-directional speed and direction control. With a voltage range of 2.5 V to 9.5 V and up to 1.0 A continuous current per channel, it’s ideal for small robotics and hobby projects.

Key Features of Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver

Dual channel H-bridge for independent control of two DC motors
Wide voltage support from 2.5 V to 9.5 V DC, suitable for battery- or bench-powered setups
1.0 A continuous current and 1.5 A peak per channel (up to 5 seconds)
On-board 5 V/200 mA regulator to power your microcontroller
Inputs compatible with 1.8 V, 3.3 V and 5 V logic (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.)
Regenerative braking support for smoother stops and energy recovery
Solid-state design for fast switching and long service life
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Applications and Use Cases

Line-following and obstacle-avoidance robots
Miniature remote-controlled cars and vehicles
Automated conveyor or belt-drive systems in prototyping
Educational STEM kits and robotics workshops
Custom animatronics and moving displays
Home automation door or curtain openers

How to Use Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver

Connect your 2.5 V–9.5 V power source to the motor supply terminals, wire each motor to channels A and B, then interface the logic pins (INA1/INB1 for direction, PWM1/PWM2 for speed) with your microcontroller. The onboard 5 V regulator can power the control board. Configure PWM signals to adjust speed, and toggle direction pins for forward/reverse motion. Enable regenerative braking by setting both direction inputs low while PWM is active.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many motors can I control simultaneously with the Maker Drive?

You can control two brushed DC motors independently, each with its own PWM speed input and direction pins.

Can I power both the motor driver and my microcontroller from the 5 V output?

The onboard 5 V regulator provides up to 200 mA, enough for low-power microcontrollers like Arduino Nano. For heavier loads, use a separate 5 V supply.

Does the Maker Drive support regenerative braking?

Yes, by setting both direction inputs low (or high) while applying PWM, the driver engages regenerative braking to slow the motor and recover energy back to the supply.

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Technical Specifications

SKU	AI1104
Weight	0.003 kg
Availability	Out of Stock

Applications & Use Cases

The Cytron Maker Drive H-Bridge Motor Driver is a versatile stepper motor drivers used across a wide range of applications including CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics, camera sliders, and pick-and-place machines.

Common use cases:

Driving NEMA 17 stepper motors in a 3D printer
Building a CNC router
Precise positioning in a robotic arm

This product is ideal for CNC builders, 3D printer makers, and robotics engineers.

Technical Tip: TMC2208/2209 drivers offer silent operation via StealthChop. A4988/DRV8825 are more affordable. Set current limit via the onboard potentiometer.

Shipping & Delivery

Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
Dispatched within 1-3 business days
Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components

Weight	0.003 kg

15 Days Warranty

Please note that this item is only covered by a standard supplier warranty against manufacturing defects for a period of 15days from the time of delivery. It is important to understand that only manufacturing defects are covered under this warranty, and any other issues will not be considered for reimbursement or replacement. We strongly advise inspecting the product upon delivery to ensure it meets your expectations. In case of any manufacturing defects, we guarantee reimbursement or replacement.