Pololu DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver Carrier – Compact, Efficient, and Arduino-Friendly

The DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver Carrier is a compact, high-efficiency dual H-bridge motor driver designed for controlling two brushed DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor. Built around Texas Instruments’ DRV8833, this board is a popular choice for Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi projects where space, efficiency, and reliability matter.

PH maker note: This is one of the most beginner-friendly motor drivers we recommend at Circuitrocks— no heatsink required for most small robot builds, and works great on battery power.

Efficient MOSFET design means less heat and longer battery life compared to older drivers like L298N.

Simple logic inputs allow full direction control, braking, coasting, and PWM speed control from a microcontroller.

Technical specifications

Driver IC	Texas Instruments DRV8833
Motor supply voltage (VM)	2.7 V – 10.8 V
Logic voltage	Compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V logic
Output current	Up to ~1.2 A per channel (peak), ~1 A continuous (depends on cooling)
Motor support	2× brushed DC motors or 1× bipolar stepper motor
Control inputs	IN1/IN2 per motor (direction, brake, PWM speed control)
Protection	Over-current, thermal shutdown, under-voltage lockout
Board size	Compact Pololu carrier board (breadboard-friendly)

Pinout & power notes

VM: motor supply (2.7–10.8V)
GND: common ground with your microcontroller
AIN1/AIN2, BIN1/BIN2: direction & PWM speed control pins
SLEEP: pull high to enable, low for low-power sleep mode
Tip: Use PWM on one input per motor for smooth speed control.

FAQ

Is this better than L298N?
Yes. DRV8833 is more efficient, smaller, and runs cooler—especially for battery-powered robots.
Can I use this with ESP32 or Raspberry Pi?
Yes. The logic inputs work with both 3.3V and 5V systems.
Do I need a heatsink?
Usually no for small motors. For high continuous current, provide airflow or copper area on the PCB.
Can it drive a stepper motor?
Yes, one bipolar stepper motor can be driven using both H-bridges.

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