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SparkFun Qwiic Motor Driver
SparkFun · ROB-15451
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The Qwiic Motor Driver connects a compatible controller to two small DC motors without requiring soldering for the Qwiic and screw-terminal connections. I2C control and adjustable addressing make it a useful component for a custom wheeled robot or a motor-control lesson. SparkFun specifies 1.2 A continuous drive per channel with a 1.5 A peak figure. Select the motors and power supply around the continuous rating and the demands of the actual mechanism, rather than treating the peak value as a sustained operating target.
Specifications
| Channels | Two DC motor channels |
|---|---|
| Drive current per channel | 1.2 A steady state; 1.5 A peak |
| Operating motor supply | 3–11 V; 12 V absolute maximum |
| Logic | 3.3 V default |
| Control | I2C or TTL UART; 127 drive-strength levels |
| Qwiic connections | Two connectors |
| Default I2C address | 0x5D; adjustable |
Supplier price checked October 23, 2026: US$23.78; listed in stock at SparkFun. Price and availability may change. SparkFun confirms taxes, shipping, delivery and returns at its checkout.
Before you buy
Check motor current and supply requirements. Use level conversion when interfacing directly to incompatible 5 V logic.
Check current price, availability, taxes, shipping and returns at SparkFun before ordering.
Official product specifications and documentation
Product photograph: SparkFun Electronics, used with permission.
