
Description:
The Cytron Smart Drive 30A (MDDS30) Dual Channel DC Motor Driver is a high-performance, dual-channel motor driver engineered for medium- to high-power brushed DC motors. Designed with advanced features for robotics and automation, it provides robust and reliable motor control for a wide range of applications, from mobile robots to automated platforms.
Supporting a broad input voltage range of 7V to 35V, the Smart Drive 30A delivers 30A continuous current per channel and can handle short peak currents up to 80A, making it suitable for demanding loads and transient high-power situations. Its design is particularly optimized for differential drive mobile robots, but its flexibility allows integration with other motorized systems.

Specifications:
- Model: MDDS30 / Smart Drive 30A
- Motor Type Supported: Brushed DC motors (2‑terminal)
- Voltage Rating: 7V to 35V
- Current Rating: 30A to 80A
- Peak Current: 80A
- Number of Channels: 2
- Operating Voltage: 7 to 35VDA
- Continuous Current: 30A
- Operating Mode: PWM (Lock-Antiphase and Sign-Magnitude), UART, Analog, RC Servo Signal
- Arduino Shield Compatible: No (Can be used with wire connection)
Features:
- Bidirectional control for a dual brushed DC motor.
- Motor voltage ranges from 7 to 35 VDC.
- Maximum current is 80A peak (1 second) and 30A continuous per channel.
- MOSFETs on the board are switched at 18KHz to ensure quiet operation.
- Battery low voltage indicator.
- Battery overvoltage indication.
- Thermal protection.
- Current limit protection.
- Input modes include RC, analog/PWM, serial simplified, and serial packetized.
- GROVE-compatible connectors for control input.
- RC (Radio Control) compatible connections.
Board Interface:
Package Included:
1 x Cytron Amp 7V–35V Smart Driver