TB6612FNG_ESP32

Overview

The TB6612FNG_ESP32 project is designed to control DC motors using the TB6612FNG motor driver and an ESP32 microcontroller. This repository provides a set of code and examples to easily interface the motor driver with the ESP32, enabling precise control over motor speed and direction. Whether you're building a robot, an automated system, or any other motorized project, this library can help you integrate the TB6612FNG motor driver with minimal setup.

Key Features:

• Control DC motors via the TB6612FNG motor driver.
• Compatible with the ESP32 microcontroller.
• Provides functions for forward, backward, stop, and speed control.
• Easy integration and setup using Arduino IDE.

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Usage
3. Features
4. Contributing
5. License
6. Contact Information

Installation

To get started with this project, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• An ESP32 board (e.g., ESP32 DevKit).
• A TB6612FNG motor driver.
• Two DC motors to control.
• Arduino IDE installed (ensure you have the ESP32 board support added to the IDE).

Steps to Install:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/pablopeza/TB6612FNG_ESP32.git

2. Open the project in the Arduino IDE.

   • Go to File → Open and select the TB6612FNG_ESP32 directory.

3. Install the required libraries:

   • Open the Arduino Library Manager (Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries).
   • Search for “TB6612FNG” (if needed) or use custom libraries from the repository.

4. Select your ESP32 board from Tools → Board.

5. Connect the ESP32 to your computer via USB and select the correct port under Tools → Port.

6. Upload the example code to your ESP32.

Usage

Once the code is uploaded to your ESP32, you can use the library to control the motor. The example sketches provided in this repository demonstrate how to:

• Set up motor pins for forward, backward, and stop commands.
• Control the motor speed using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation).
• Turn the motor in both directions.

Here’s a simple code example to get you started:

#include "TB6612FNG.h"

// Define motor driver pins
#define AIN1 14
#define AIN2 12
#define PWMA 13
#define BIN1 27
#define BIN2 26
#define PWMB 25

TB6612FNG motor(AIN1, AIN2, PWMA, BIN1, BIN2, PWMB);

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);

  motor.begin();  // Initialize motor driver
}

void loop() {
  motor.setMotorPower(255); // Set motor power (0 to 255)
  motor.motorForward();     // Move forward
  delay(2000);
  
  motor.motorStop();        // Stop motor
  delay(1000);
  
  motor.motorBackward();    // Move backward
  delay(2000);
}

Features

• Motor Control: Allows for precise control of two DC motors.
• PWM Speed Control: Adjust motor speed using PWM signals.
• Simple Wiring: Minimal wiring needed between ESP32 and TB6612FNG.
• Example Code: Ready-to-use examples for easy implementation.
• ESP32 Compatibility: Fully compatible with ESP32 development boards.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to help improve this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to your branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Open a pull request for review.

Feel free to open issues if you encounter bugs or have suggestions for new features!

License

Sparkfun library adapted for working on esp32

Source: https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_TB6612FNG_Arduino_Library https://github.com/vincasmiliunas/ESP32-Arduino-TB6612FNG

Contact Information

For questions or support, feel free to reach out to the project maintainers via GitHub issues or directly contact pablopeza at [email protected].

Contributors / Thanks

https://github.com/ellensp