Unlock the power of Field Oriented Control (FOC) with this tiny driver board. Based on the robust DRV8313 chip, the SimpleFOC Mini is designed to drive low-power Brushless DC (BLDC) motors and Gimbal motors with incredible smoothness and silence. Unlike standard drone ESCs that just spin fast, this driver allows you to hold a motor at a precise angle, rotate extremely slowly, or create force-feedback (haptic) interfaces.
Why choose the SimpleFOC Mini?
True FOC Capability: Fully compatible with the SimpleFOC Arduino Library. This allows you to turn a cheap gimbal motor into a high-precision servo with infinite rotation.
Silent Operation: By using sinusoidal control (Space Vector PWM) instead of block commutation, the motor runs virtually silently—perfect for desktop gadgets and camera stabilizers.
Current Protection: The DRV8313 chip has built-in over-current and over-temperature protection, making it much harder to blow up than discrete MOSFET bridges.
Common Applications
Smart Haptic Knobs (like the “SmartKnob” project)
Camera Gimbals (2-axis or 3-axis stabilization)
Educational Robotics (Learning PID and FOC algorithms)
Precision Turntables
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Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Driver Chip
Texas Instruments DRV8313
Input Voltage
8V – 24V DC
Max Current
2.5A Peak (1.5A Continuous)
Logic Voltage
3.3V / 5V Compatible
Interface
3-Phase PWM (IN1, IN2, IN3) + Enable
Onboard LDO
3.3V Output (for MCU powering)
Common Questions
Can I use this for a Drone?
No. Drone motors draw huge current (15A-30A). This driver is maxed at 2.5A. It is designed for high-resistance Gimbal Motors (usually >10 ohms) or very small BLDCs.
Do I need an encoder?
Yes! To use the FOC algorithm for position control, you need a feedback sensor. We recommend the AS5600 Magnetic Encoder which pairs perfectly with this driver.
What microcontroller should I use?
The SimpleFOC library runs best on 32-bit microcontrollers like the ESP32, STM32, or Raspberry Pi Pico. An Arduino Uno can work, but it will be slower and less smooth.
How do I wire it?
Connect IN1, IN2, and IN3 to PWM pins on your MCU. Connect EN to a digital pin (set HIGH to enable). Connect the motor’s 3 wires (U, V, W) to the output screw terminals.
Weight
0.05 kg
Dimensions
2.5 × 2.1 × 5 cm
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