The MCP motor controllers from Basicmicro (formerly Ion Motion Control) can control a pair of brushed DC motors using USB serial, TTL serial, RS-232 serial, CAN bus, RC, or analog inputs.

Integrated dual quadrature decoders make it easy to create a closed-loop speed control system, and advanced features including internal scripting support and user-configurable I/O make it suitable for standalone applications.

The MCP series from Basicmicro (formerly Ion Motion Control) are a family of rugged, high-performance motor controllers with scripting support and other advanced features. They can supply brushed DC motors with 30 A, 60 A, or 120 A continuous at voltages from 10 V up to 60 V (depending on the model).

Each MCP motor controller has a USB interface that acts as a virtual serial (COM) port, allowing it to be controlled directly from a computer, and it features built-in commands for controlling acceleration, deceleration, distance, speed, voltage and current limits, and more. Several other interface modes are supported by the MCP as well: it can be controlled via TTL serial, RS-232 serial, or CAN bus (using the CANopen protocol) for use with an embedded or industrial system; RC hobby servo pulses for use as an RC-controlled electronic speed control (ESC); or analog voltages for use with potentiometers or analog joysticks.This version can supply a continuous 30 A per channel at voltages from 10 V to 34 V ot 10V to 60V

Features:

Simple bidirectional control of two brushed DC motors
10–34 V or 10–60 V operating supply range, depending on controller model
30 A to 160 A maximum continuous current output, depending on controller model
Channel bridging allows control of a single motor with double the current capability
Automatic current limiting reduces duty cycle when temperature exceeds 85° C
Six communication or control options:
- USB serial interface (virtual COM port)
- 3.3 V logic-level (TTL) serial interface for direct connection to microcontrollers or other embedded controllers
- RS-232 serial interface
- CAN bus interface supporting CANopen protocol as master or slave device
- Hobby radio control (RC) pulse width interface for direct connection to an RC receiver or RC servo controller
- Analog voltage (0 V to 5 V) interface for direct connection to potentiometers and analog joysticks
Automatic control switching with user-defined priority settings
I²C interface accessible by user script
Up to 20 user-defined input pins for control, feedback, or scripting, depending on controller model
All inputs are 15 V tolerant for interfacing to industrial devices such as PLCs
Up to 8 user-defined open-drain output pins (40 V max) for driving auxiliary loads, depending on controller model
Multiple feedback options for PID closed-loop control:
- Speed or position control with quadrature encoders, up to 21 million encoder pulses per second
- Position control with analog encoders or potentiometers
- (Open-loop control with no feedback also available)
Programmable with built-in user scripting language
Screw terminals for quick connect/disconnect
Configurable via USB connection and PC software
Regenerative braking
Tolerates high-speed direction changes
5 V BEC can power external logic
Battery monitoring and under-voltage cutoff protects batteries from over-discharging
Fully enclosed for protection
Conduction plate for cooling on bottom of enclosure

Documents:

Package Includes:

1 x MCP Advanced Motor Controller

Electrical Specifications
Output Current	30A
Minimum Operating Voltage	10V
Maximum Operating Voltage	3586-60V, 3585-34V
Physical Attributes
Weight	140g
Dimensions	3.4" x 2.8" x 1.0"
Additional Information
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