The Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Module accepts a motor with an 11.5 mm mounting pitch for electrical connection within the work cell. Three-phase pads are provided with two parallel contacts per phase. The module supports a maximum sustained current of 40 A.

Motor Module

Type: Adom Molecule (Breakout Board) Creator: utd Version: v1 Category: motor_driver Availability: 100%, 24/7

Overview

The Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Module accepts a motor with an 11.5 mm mounting pitch for electrical connection within the work cell. Three-phase pads are provided with two parallel contacts per phase. The module supports a maximum sustained current of 40 A.

Science Drivers

• open source drone

NSF Relevance

This module provides the robust, high-power interface necessary to integrate and test powerful motors within an automated research environment. The 40-amp capability is critical; it moves experiments beyond small-scale actuators and into the realm of high-torque robotics, advanced materials testing, or the development of powerful autonomous vehicles. It allows scientists to build custom, high-performance systems—like stress-testing rigs, high-speed sample manipulators, or rover prototypes—on a standardized platform, enabling the rapid and repeatable testing of hardware that must perform demanding physical work.

Integration Guide

To use Motor Module in your design:

1. Download the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from the Files section
2. Import into your EDA tool (KiCad or Fusion 360 / EAGLE)
3. Place the molecule in your schematic and connect the interface pins
4. Use the 3D model (.glb) for mechanical fit verification

Design Notes

This is a breakout board molecule — it provides convenient access to the IC pins via standard headers or contacts. Board design files (.brd, .sch, .f3d) are available for modification and reference.