Hello there,
I am making a project that requires 12 small motors and I am currently considering getting two types: 1. the 6V 30:1 530RPM Micro Metal Gearmotor w/ encoder and 2. the 6V 100:1 155RPM Micro Metal gearmotor w/ encoder.
Thanks!
Hello @LuigiVaz and welcome to the RobotShop community!
- I am wondering if all micro metal gearmotors have reversible direction?
Not all, but the ones you mentioned are reversible.
- If I want to minimize space, which motor driver should I get for these? (ideally dual)
As the current draw is minimal you could use any controller from the <10A DC Controllers section. However, it would be great if you could specify other requirements besides size, for example: do you want to control it remotely?
Are you planning to use one controller for all 12 motors? Or do you want to control them independently?
Thank you for your response, I plan on controlling them independently, (not remotely)
Are you looking for a standalone controller? Or your one is a microcontroller/ arduino based project? If you’re using a microcontroller/arduino then you can use 6 L298 or L293D Dual DC motor drivers or chose something from this list taking all other factors of your project into consideration.
With independently I mean you need a channel for each servo. Is that correct?
And with not remotely you mean manual? For example, you’d like to control them using potentiometers or sliders? If that’s the case you can find some great options in the Analog Voltage DC Controllers.
If you are using a microcontroller for your project @tepalia02 gave some great suggestions.
Regards
