Cytron 13A, 5-30V Single DC Motor Controller

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Hello,

I wanted to know what is the minimum amount of current I could supply to the Cytron 13A, 5-30V Single DC Motor Controller (MD10C R3). Would the amount of current affect the performance of the DC motor?

Thanks

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Hi Osar,

Welcome to the forum.

You will notice that the Cytron 13A can drive a brushed DC motor up to 13A continuously.
Make sure your source of power can supply at least 13A.

The speed of the motor can be controlled via multiple signal input:
-3.3V to 5.0V logic
-Sign-Magnitude
-Locked Antiphase
-PWM (up to 20kHz frequency)

Let me know if this answers your question.

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Hello,

Thanks for the answer. However, I was able to power a 24 VDC motor with a AC to DC 24 VDC 600 mA adapter. So far, it seems to be working. Are there any consequences of supplying low current?

Thanks

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Hi Oscar,

Lower current means lower torque for the motor.
If you stall the motor, it risk breaking the DC supply if it is not protected.

If you’re careful it should be all good.