This DFRobot motor driver carrier board is purpose-built for the UNIHIKER M10, featuring a tilted edge connector slot that positions the screen at an optimal viewing angle. It integrates a dual 3 A DC motor driver with separate motor power, plus onboard RGB LEDs and infrared transmitter/receiver.

The board extends 10× 3-pin IO ports and 4× I2C ports (including a 5 V I2C port for broader sensor compatibility). Flexible power options include USB Type-C, DC barrel jack, and terminal block. All spare IOs are broken out, and multiple indicator LEDs (power, motor power, motor signal) aid debugging. A U-shaped USB adapter cable is included to power the UNIHIKER M10 from the carrier.

Key Features

• Dual DC Motor Driver – Two channels with separate motor power supply
• Tilted UNIHIKER M10 Slot – Optimal screen viewing angle via edge connector
• Onboard RGB LEDs – 3× WS2812 addressable LEDs
• Infrared TX/RX – Built-in IR transmitter and receiver
• Extensive I/O – 10× 3-pin ports (3.3 V) + 4× I2C ports (3× 3.3 V, 1× 5 V)
• Flexible Power – USB Type-C (5 V), DC barrel jack (6–12 V), or terminal block
• Gravity Compatible – Works with DFRobot's Gravity sensor and actuator ecosystem

Specifications

• Power Input – DC 2.1 barrel jack (6–12 V) or USB Type-C (5 V)
• Working Voltage – 3.3 V
• Motor Channels – 2× DC motor
• I/O Expansion – 10× 3-pin (3.3 V), 4× I2C (3× 3.3 V, 1× 5 V)
• USB Adapter Port – HY2.0 4-pin (powers UNIHIKER M10)
• Onboard Components – 3× WS2812 RGB LEDs, 1× IR transmitter, 1× IR receiver
• Mounting Holes – M3 × 4
• Dimensions – 98 × 58.5 mm
• Weight – 70 g

Ideal For

• UNIHIKER M10 robotics and mobile projects
• Educational STEM builds with motor control
• IoT projects with IR remote control
• Creative projects using the Gravity ecosystem

Package Contents

• 1× Motor driver carrier board
• 1× U-shaped Type-C to HY2.0-4P cable
• 1× DC barrel jack adapter (male)