MG540-dat
Features
Gear Ratio 1:30 Speed before reduction 10000rpm Speed after reduction 330rpm Rated current 1.44A Rated voltage 12V Rated power 15W Rated torque 2.6kg.cm Rated speed 280rpm Stall torque 10kg.cm Stall current 9A
🔧 Recommended Motor Driver Chips / Modules
1. Texas Instruments DRV8871
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Continuous Current: ~3.6 A
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Peak Current: ~6 A
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Voltage Range: 6.5V – 45V
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Protections: Overcurrent, thermal, undervoltage
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Notes: Simple, robust for your rated current
Datasheet: DRV8871
2. Pololu G2 High-Power Motor Driver (e.g., 18v17 / 24v13)
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Continuous Current: 13–17 A
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Peak Current: Much higher (survives stall easily)
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Voltage Range: Up to 24V
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Notes: Compact breakout board, heatsink recommended
- Link: Pololu G2 Motor Drivers
3. ST VNH5019
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Continuous Current: 12 A
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Peak Current: 30 A
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Voltage Range: 5.5V – 24V
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Protections: Current limiting, thermal shutdown, undervoltage
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Notes: High power, excellent for stall current
- Module: Pololu VNH5019 Board
4. ❌ L298N (Not Recommended)
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Max Current: ~2 A
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Very inefficient, no current protection
Conclusion: Not suitable for 9 A stall motors
- L298-dat
✅ Key Selection Tips
- Heatsink / cooling: Needed for high current
- PWM support: For speed control
- Protection features: Essential for motor safety
- Check voltage range: Match with your motor power supply