Motor (use with mDesigner)

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The Motor module is a stack-able module which allows the control of up to two DC motors. Each motor can be individually controlled for direction and speed. Support for this module is found in mDesigner.


Pins Usage

The Motor module stacks upon other mCookie modules, but it does utilize several pins.

These pins should not be used when using the Motor module or else there will be interference and unknown behavior.

Refer to the chart below when using other modules, sensors or trinkets along with the Motor module to avoid possible pin conflicts.

Additional more indepth information regarding pins and pin conflicts can be found here: MCookie_Upin27_Layout

Hub Motor Pins.png
Pin Name Safe to use along Motor module?
Pin 0 Yes, but not recommended (serial communication).
Pin 1 Yes, but not recommended (serial communication).
Pin 2 Yes
Pin 3 Yes
Pin 4 Yes
Pin 5 No, used by Motor module (motor 2).
Pin 6 No, used by Motor module (motor 1).
Pin 7 No, used by Motor module (motor 2).
Pin 8 No, used by Motor module (motor 1).
Pin 9 Yes
Pin 10 Yes
Pin 11 Yes
Pin 12 Yes
Pin 13 Yes
Pin A0 Yes
Pin A1 Yes
Pin A2 Yes
Pin A3 Yes
Pin A6 Yes
Pin A7 Yes
Pin I2C Yes


Blocks

Motor - Set Speed

This block sets the speed for the selected motor.

MDesigner Motor Set Speed.png
  • Motor Number- the motor number to set the speed for.
  • Speed - the speed to set the target motor to. Accepted values are between -255 and 255.
    • -255: full speed backwards.
    • -127: half speed backwards.
    • 0: stop motor.
    • 127: half speed forwards.
    • 255: full speed forwards.
    • ... and the values inbetween.

Motor - Brake

MDesigner Motor Brake.png

Motor - Car Control

MDesigner Motor Car Control.png