Arduino SimpleFOCShield v1.3.3

This is an open-source low-cost Brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver board intended primarily for low-power FOC applications up to 5Amps. The board is fully compatible with the Arduino UNO and all the boards with the standard Arduino headers. The SimpleFOCShield, in combination with the SimpleFOClibrary provides user-friendly way to control BLDC motors both in hardware and software.

Features

• Plug & play: In combination with Arduino SimpleFOClibrary - github
• Low-cost: Price of €15 - Check the pricing
• Max power 120W - max current 5A, power-supply 12-24V
  • Designed for Gimbal motors with the internal resistance >10 Ωs.
• Stackable: running 2 motors in the same time
• Encoder?Hall sensors interface: Integrated 3.3kΩ pullups (configurable)
• I2C interface: Integrated 4.7kΩ pullups (configurable)
• Configurable pinout: Hardware configuration - soldering connections
• Arduino headers: Arduino UNO, Arduino MEGA, STM32 Nucleo boards...
• Open Source: Fully available fabrication files - how to make it yourself

New Features

• Full standard arduino headers: 6pin + 2x8pin + 10 pin
• L6234 circuit change: by @MrAndersen community link
• SMT Assembly: Board fully compatible with JLCPCB smt assembly. You can order it fully assembled from their website - everything except the headers and terminals.
• Bugfix: Ground plane not connected on version v1.3.3 - corrected in 12/2020

Short YouTube demonstration video

Board versions:

To check the release timeline, click here

Getting started

You already have your own SimpleFOCShield?
Here is a simple guide how to start preparing your setup

How to get hold of the SimpleFOCShield

• Fabricate the board yourself: Please visit the board fabrication to find out how to manufacture the board yourself!
  
• Order the finished and tested board: Check out our shop.