Written by PiBorg in Build, PicoBorg Reverse - Build on Oct 19, 2017
Main Examples Download and installation instructions can be found on the getting started page, as well as wiring instructions for the motor(s) and power. The package of examples can be downloaded as a zip file directly: https://www.piborg.org/downloads/picoborgrev/examples.zip You can also view the code listings at the bottom of this page. PicoBorgRev.py This is the main library for PicoBorg Reverse. It makes life easier by providing simple named functions...
Written by PiBorg in 4Borg - Build, Build, DiddyBorg - Build, DiddyBorg Metal - Build, DiddyBorg Red - Build, PicoBorg Reverse - Build on Oct 19, 2017
Installation issues Permission denied, file not found, 404 or similar: There are a few possible causes of this: Out of disk space: We have occasionally seen this with people who have smaller SD cards, check by using df If the Use% column reads 99 or 100% on rootfs you probably need to remove some files to free up space Unable to find file / 404: Most likely the...
Written by PiBorg in Build, PicoBorg Reverse - Build on Oct 19, 2017
Dual motor controller Power input Voltage 6-25V Power output Current Max 5A per channel 10A combined Emergency power off switch Speed Control and bidirectional Controls 2xDC motors or one stepper motor (4,5, or 6 wire) May be programmed with a PicKit2 for optional functionality Easily add additional PicoBorg Reverse PCBs to add more motors Uses I2C SCK/SDA and 3.3V/GND pins for communications Overheat protection, under voltage...
Written by PiBorg in Build, PicoBorg Reverse - Build on Oct 19, 2017
Installation Mounting Two basic mounting options are provided: The First option is to mount the board on top of a Rev 2 Raspberry Pi using the central mounting hole by positioning the board over the Raspberry Pi's mounting hole (the one closest to the HDMI connector), the board can be oriented however you choose. The Second option is to mount the board using any combination of the three available mounting holes to...
Written by PiBorg in Build, PicoBorg Reverse - Build on Oct 18, 2017
PicoBorg Reverse is a dual motor control board for use with your Raspberry Pi. Control big or small motors Speed control forwards and reverse Mounts on to your Rasbperry Pi Emergency power off Plug in more boards to control up to 200 motors! Controls 4, 5 or 6 wire stepper motors GPIO pins for programming, feedback and PID control ...