Pololu Dual G2 High-Power Motor Driver for Raspberry Pi
High-power dual DC motor driver for 40-pin Raspberry Pi (B+/A+/Pi 2/Pi 3), controlled via 6 GPIO pins. Available in three current/voltage variants: 18v22 (22 A, 6.5–18 V), 18v18 (18 A, 6.5–18 V), and 24v14 (14 A, 6.5–28 V). Not compatible with original Pi A or B.
Pinout
- Motor power VINGNDType · Power, Ground
- M1AM1BType · Control
- M2AM2BType · Control
| Pin | Type |
|---|---|
| Motor power VINGND | Power, Ground |
| M1AM1B | Control |
| M2AM2B | Control |
Pin details
3 connections- Motor power VINGNDPower, Ground
- M1AM1BControl
- M2AM2BControl
Start wiring
PWM · I2C · UART · Wide input · Breakout
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: Motor power VIN/GND, Pi GPIO subset (PWM, DIR, FLT per motor). Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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