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Using The Dual DC Stepper Motor Drive TB6612FNG with Arduino

Contents

INTRODUCTION:

This tutorial details the TB6612FNG module, how it functions and the method of building a simple project using the TB6612FNG module and an Arduino.

TB6612FNG DUAL DC STEPPER MOTOR DRIVER MODULE:

The TB6612FNG module has a built-in microphone and an amplifier circuit. The module can be used with a motor of up to 2 DC to control its speed and rotation.

Figure 1 shows the image of the TB6612FNG;

Dual DC stepper motor drive front view
Figure 1: TB6612FNG Dual DC Stepper Motor Driver Module

PIN OUT:

The TB6612FNG has 16 pins.

PinDescription
VMMotor Voltage
VCCLogic Voltage
GNDGround
AO1 & AO2Motor A Rotation Control Output
BO1 & BO2Motor B Rotation Control Output
PWMAMotor A Speed Control Input
AI1 & AI2Motor A Rotation Control Input
STBYStandby
BI1 & BI2Motor B Rotation Control Input
PWMBMotor A Speed Control Input

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The TB6612FNG module takes digital and analog signal for rotation and speed control, respectively. The module can control a motor up to 2 DC with just one module and a microcontroller.

PROJECT – ARDUINO DUAL DC MOTOR CONTROL

This project will demonstrate how the TB6612FNG module can control two DC motors.

PROJECT COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

  • Arduino Uno Board (1 pc.)
  • TB6612FNG Dual Dc Stepper Motor Driver Module (1 pc.)
  • DC Motor (2pcs.)
  • External Power Supply (Batteries)
  • Jumper Wires

WIRING DIAGRAM:

The TB6612FNG module pins are connected to the Arduino Uno board and DC motors as follows:

Module PinUNO Board/Motor/Battery
VMBattery +
VCC5V
GNDBattery -
AI19
AI28
PWMA3
BI111
BI212
PWMB5
STBY10
GNDGround
AO1Motor A-
AO2Motor A+
BO1Motor B-
BO2Motor B+

TB6612FNG module wiring diagram

CODE:

//motor A connected between A01 and A02
//motor B connected between B01 and B02

int STBY = 10; //standby

//Motor A
int PWMA = 3; //Speed control
int AIN1 = 9; //Direction
int AIN2 = 8; //Direction

//Motor B
int PWMB = 5; //Speed control
int BIN1 = 11; //Direction
int BIN2 = 12; //Direction

void setup(){
pinMode(STBY, OUTPUT);

pinMode(PWMA, OUTPUT);
pinMode(AIN1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(AIN2, OUTPUT);

pinMode(PWMB, OUTPUT);
pinMode(BIN1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(BIN2, OUTPUT);
}
void loop(){
  //disable standby to make the motors run
  digitalWrite(STBY,HIGH);
  //set motor A and motor B speed, 0-255 255 being the fastest
  analogWrite(PWMA,255);
  analogWrite(PWMB,127);
  //set motor A direction
  digitalWrite(AIN1,LOW);
  digitalWrite(AIN1,HIGH);
  //set motor B direction
  digitalWrite(BIN1,LOW);
  digitalWrite(BIN1,HIGH);
  delay(50000);//the two motors will spin in opposite direction for 5 seconds. motor A spins at full speed while motor b spins at half speed
  //enable standby to make the motors stop spinning
  digitalWrite(STBY,LOW);
  delay(1000); //the two motors will stop spinning for 1 second
  
}

PROJECT TEST:

Wire the components to the Arduino as demonstrated in the wiring diagram. Connect the Arduino to a PC and upload the program. Both motors will spin in different directions for 5 seconds; motor A will spin at full speed while motor B will spin at half speed. Then, both motors will stop for 1 second before spinning again.

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