Cytron 10 A Switch Control Potentiometer DC Motor Driver (MD10POT) is made for DC brushed motors which are widely used in many applications due to the ease of use. You can simply connect the motor directly to the battery and it will start rotating. However, if you wish to control the speed and direction of the DC motor, then it will be more complicated.

It is ideal for a beginner to start his motion control project since there is no controller/microcontroller needed, of course, no programming/coding is necessary too. You just control the DC motor directly through the Potentiometer (Speed) and Switch (Activation & Direction). Furthermore, there are two on-board push buttons to test the DC motor.

The MD10-POT control circuit is designed to enable the speed to be controlled via a potentiometer (10K Ohm) which is included in the package. It does not work with analog voltage from an external controller  The 3-way rocker switch (included in the package) is used for start/stop and direction control. In case you want to control MD10-POT via conventional PWM and DIR (both sign-magnitude and locked antiphase), please use the PWM, DIR and GND pads, check the datasheet for details.

Specification and Features:

1. Start/Stop and Bi-directional / Reversible control for ONE Brushed DC motor (Single Channel).
2. Motor Start/Brake and direction is controlled by the 3-way rocker switch (included in the package).
3. Motor rotation speed is controlled by a potentiometer (included in the package).
4. Support motor voltage ranges from 7V to 30V.
5. Maximum current up to 10A continuous and 30A peak (10 seconds).
6. Regenerative Braking.
7. Onboard test/manual buttons.
8. No controller nor microcontroller needed, of course, no programming/coding needed too.
9. NO reverse polarity protection! Double-check the V motor.
10. Dimension: 81.28mm x 48.26mm
11. Solid state components – higher efficiency and faster response time, eliminate the wear and tear of the mechanical relay.

Package Includes:

1. 1 x MD10-POT DC Motor Driver.
2. 1 x Potentiometer with connector.
3. 1 x Rocker Switch with connector.
4. 1 x Quick Start Guide Card.