Robot Quickstart!

Contributors: Miskatonic

Getting started

Introduction

How could you make a motor spin in different directions? With an H-Bridge! In this experiment you will use the H-Bridge to control the motor's direction and speed.

Parts Needed

You will need the following parts:

• 1x Breadboard
• 1x SparkFun RedBoard
• 1x TB6612FNG Motor Driver
• 2x Geared Motor
• 12x Jumper Wires

Suggested Reading

There is a dedicated hookup guide for the TB6612FNG driver, but this tutorial is designed to be a first glance. If you want a more in-depth look, you can read the hookup guide here:

• TB6612FNG Hookup guide