Motoron M2H18v18 Dual High-Power Motor Controller Kit for Raspberry Pi

The Motoron M2H18v18 is a high-power dual motor controller HAT for Raspberry Pi, capable of driving two brushed DC motors with up to 18A per channel. Designed for robotics and powered vehicles, it handles serious motor loads while communicating via I2C for easy integration.

This kit version comes with all connectors and mounting hardware pre-installed, ready to stack onto your Raspberry Pi Model B+ or later.

Key Features

• Dual Motor Channels – Independent control of 2 DC motors
• 18A Per Channel – High-current capacity for powerful motors
• 6.5V to 30V Input – Wide motor voltage range
• Bidirectional Control – Full forward and reverse operation
• HAT Form Factor – Mounts directly on Raspberry Pi
• Stackable Header – Add additional HATs above
• Screw Terminals – Secure motor and power connections

Specifications

• Motor Channels – 2 (independent, bidirectional)
• Motor Voltage – 6.5V to 30V
• Max Current – 18A per channel
• Interface – I2C via Raspberry Pi GPIO

Compatibility

• Raspberry Pi Model B+ and later
• Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5
• Raspberry Pi Zero (with GPIO header)

Ideal For

• Large robotics platforms
• Powered vehicles and go-karts
• Industrial automation
• High-torque motor applications

Kit Contents

• 1× Motoron M2H18v18 controller board
• 1× 2×20 stackable female header (installed)
• 3× 2-pin 5mm screw terminals (installed)
• 1× 1×25 breakaway male header
• 4× M2.5 standoffs (11mm) with hardware

Resources

• Pololu Product Page – Documentation