Motor SHIM - motor controller for Raspberry Pi Pico - PiMoroni PIM617

The SHIM motor designed by Pimoroni is a driver for the Raspberry Pi Pico that allows you to control two motors . The board also has a utility button and STEMAM QT / Qwiic connector, which allows you to connect additional peripherals. The SHIM motor is small in size and requires a minimum number of pins, making it easy to install in small projects where compactness and multitasking are paramount. The device works great in small traveling or balancing robots, and thanks to the possibility of connecting peripheral devices, it is possible to extend projects with other functions.

Motor SHIM - motor driver for Raspberry Pi Pico - PiMoroni PIM617.

Motor SHIM - motor driver with Raspberry Pi Pico. The Raspberry Pi Pico board is not included, it must be purchased separately.

• A small, compact device that is perfect for small projects.
• Possibility to control 2 motors simultaneously.
• A small number of connected pins is required for proper operation.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.
• The controller is equipped with a button and STEMAM QT / Qwiic connector.

• Module type: engine controller
• Built-in chip: H-Bridge DRV8833
• Number of channels: 2
• Interfaces:
  • 2x JST-ZH connectors for connecting motors
  • 1x user button
  • 1x STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector
• Compatible with: Raspberry Pi Pico
• Supported programming languages:
  • C ++
  • MicroPython
  • CircuitPython
• Protection against reverse power connection
• Protection against too low and too high voltage
• Dimensions: 26 x 21 x 5 mm

Motor SHIM - motor driver for Raspberry Pi Pico.

• Manufacturer's website: PiMoroni PIM617
• C ++ / MicroPython library
• MicroPython API documentation
• Sample programs in MicroPython
• Sample programs in C ++
• Sample programs in CircuitPython