# Pololu **URL:** https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/c/general/pololu-australia/21.md [Latest](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/categories.md) --- ## [About the Pololu category](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/about-the-pololu-category/54)
**Author:** [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Replies:** 0
Pololu are located in glorious Las Vegas, Nevada. That's a long way away, so we've got all the gear from Pololu in Australia ready for your next project. Get in touch with us if you have any product questions! --- ## [VNH5019 Motor Driver Breakout (POLOLU-1451)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vnh5019-motor-driver-breakout-pololu-1451/11218)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2025 02:24 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vnh5019-motor-driver-breakout-pololu-1451/11218 "2025-03-31T02:24:58Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “VNH5019 Motor Driver Breakout” comments. This carrier board for ST’s VNH5019 motor driver IC operates from 5.5 to 24 V and can deliver a continuous 12 A (30 A peak). It works with 2.5 … --- ## [Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 4.8 V, 350 mAh, 4x1 2/3-AAA Cells, JR Connector (POLOLU-2241)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rechargeable-nimh-battery-pack-4-8-v-350-mah-4x1-2-3-aaa-cells-jr-connector-pololu-2241/6375)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2024 06:52 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rechargeable-nimh-battery-pack-4-8-v-350-mah-4x1-2-3-aaa-cells-jr-connector-pololu-2241/6375 "2024-06-12T06:52:41Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 4.8 V, 350 mAh, 4x1 2/3-AAA Cells, JR Connector” comments. This is a rechargeable 4.8 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack consists … --- ## [Will this configuration work for a Nano Battle Bot?](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/will-this-configuration-work-for-a-nano-battle-bot/18858)
**Author:** [@Jon166537](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jon166537)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2023 22:50 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/will-this-configuration-work-for-a-nano-battle-bot/18858 "2023-12-28T22:50:59Z")
Battery 7.4V 450MAH LIPO 2S BATTERY PACK WITH JST CONNECTOR 7.4V 450mAh LiPo 2S Battery Pack with JSTConnector Voltage 7.4v @ 450mah Note, The Nano Battle Bot only need to run 3 mins at a time Voltage Regulator … --- ## [Cant read voltages from Stepper Drive A4988](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/cant-read-voltages-from-stepper-drive-a4988/17279)
**Author:** [@Alex249863](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Alex249863)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2023 21:34 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/cant-read-voltages-from-stepper-drive-a4988/17279 "2023-06-07T21:34:31Z")
Hello, so I try to tune the A4988 driver , hooked everything like in your guide, but when I put my probe in the screwy thing and my black probe onto the ground, i get 0 V, nothing, the driver is powered trough the VDD i … --- ## [DC motor as a Generator](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dc-motor-as-a-generator/16266)
**Author:** [@Jawad224277](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jawad224277)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2023 05:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dc-motor-as-a-generator/16266 "2023-02-01T05:59:29Z")
Hello everyone, I am looking for a DC motor to use as a generator in my research project for a vertical-axis wind turbine. The average speed of the VAWT’s rotor is 300 RPM and could be more. The generated torque is fro… --- ## [Mini Tamiya Plug with 10cm Leads, Female (POLOLU-2178)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tamiya-plug-with-10cm-leads-female-pololu-2178/9598)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 April 2022 02:45 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/mini-tamiya-plug-with-10cm-leads-female-pololu-2178/9598 "2022-04-18T02:45:31Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Mini Tamiya Plug with 10cm Leads, Female” comments. This connector, a smaller version of the female Tamiya plug, is commonly used with battery packs for RC applications. The connector … --- ## [Crimping Tool: 0.1-1.0 mm² Capacity, 16-28 AWG (POLOLU-1928)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/crimping-tool-0-1-1-0-mm-capacity-16-28-awg-pololu-1928/11210)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2022 09:37 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/crimping-tool-0-1-1-0-mm-capacity-16-28-awg-pololu-1928/11210 "2022-02-09T09:37:04Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Crimping Tool: 0.1-1.0 mm² Capacity, 16-28 AWG” comments. This crimping tool can be used to crimp both male and female versions of Pololu’s Tamiya connector crimp pins, mini Tamiya con… --- ## [Power HD High-Torque Servo 1501MG (POLOLU-1057)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/power-hd-high-torque-servo-1501mg-pololu-1057/12945)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2022 00:46 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/power-hd-high-torque-servo-1501mg-pololu-1057/12945 "2022-01-28T00:46:45Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Power HD High-Torque Servo 1501MG” comments. The 1501MG is a metal-geared analog servo from Power HD that delivers extra-high torque normally associated with much more expensive or lar… --- ## [A4990 DC Motor Driver?](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/a4990-dc-motor-driver/11748)
**Author:** [@Stephen25652](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen25652)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2022 01:50 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/a4990-dc-motor-driver/11748 "2022-01-26T01:50:31Z")
Hi All, Some time ago I purchased 4 x A4990 DC motor driver Carrier boards, believing they will be an easy and compact way to drive small DC motors. Well I’ve been struggling ever since, walked away, come back several … --- ## [Default communication mode for LPS25HB Pressure/Altitude Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/default-communication-mode-for-lps25hb-pressure-altitude-sensor-carrier-with-voltage-regulator/12791)
**Author:** [@Geoff120246](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Geoff120246)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2022 00:36 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/default-communication-mode-for-lps25hb-pressure-altitude-sensor-carrier-with-voltage-regulator/12791 "2022-01-16T00:36:33Z")
Hi, I’m new here, please forgive if I mess up! I’ve just bought some pressure sensors: LPS25HB Pressure/Altitude Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator The Core Electronics documentation page, under the heading “Connec… --- ## [3mm Hexagonal Shaft Adapter for LEGO® Wheels (Pair) (POLOLU-1011)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/3mm-hexagonal-shaft-adapter-for-lego-wheels-pair-pololu-1011/11752)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2021 23:08 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/3mm-hexagonal-shaft-adapter-for-lego-wheels-pair-pololu-1011/11752 "2021-10-11T23:08:09Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “3mm Hexagonal Shaft Adapter for LEGO® Wheels (Pair)” comments. This adapter allows 3mm hexagonal shafts, the kind found on many Tamiya gearboxes, to be connected to LEGO’s wide variety… --- ## [Stepper Motor: Unipolar/Bipolar, 200 Steps/Rev, 57×76mm, 4.5V, 2 A/Phase (POLOLU-1475)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/stepper-motor-unipolar-bipolar-200-steps-rev-57x76mm-4-5v-2-a-phase-pololu-1475/10522)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2021 01:12 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/stepper-motor-unipolar-bipolar-200-steps-rev-57x76mm-4-5v-2-a-phase-pololu-1475/10522 "2021-09-26T01:12:56Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Stepper Motor: Unipolar/Bipolar, 200 Steps/Rev, 57×76mm, 4.5V, 2 A/Phase” comments. This NEMA 23-size hybrid stepping motor can be used as a unipolar or bipolar stepper motor and has a… --- ## [Pololu Carrier with Sharp GP2Y0A60SZLF Analog Distance Sensor 10-150cm, 5V (POLOLU-2474)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-carrier-with-sharp-gp2y0a60szlf-analog-distance-sensor-10-150cm-5v-pololu-2474/11426)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2021 04:01 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-carrier-with-sharp-gp2y0a60szlf-analog-distance-sensor-10-150cm-5v-pololu-2474/11426 "2021-09-21T04:01:58Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Pololu Carrier with Sharp GP2Y0A60SZLF Analog Distance Sensor 10-150cm, 5V” comments. The GP2Y0A60SZ distance sensor from Sharp offers a wide detection range of 4″ to 60″ (10 cm to 150… --- ## [MyoWare Muscle Sensor (POLOLU-2732)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/myoware-muscle-sensor-pololu-2732/5305)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2021 05:49 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/myoware-muscle-sensor-pololu-2732/5305 "2021-09-08T05:49:40Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “MyoWare Muscle Sensor” comments. The MyoWare Muscle Sensor from Advancer Technologies measures, filters, rectifies, and amplifies the electrical activity of a muscle and produces an an… --- ## [Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier (POLOLU-1213)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dual-mc33926-motor-driver-carrier-pololu-1213/11236)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2021 05:40 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dual-mc33926-motor-driver-carrier-pololu-1213/11236 "2021-09-02T05:40:49Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Carrier” comments. This dual brushed DC motor driver, based on Freescale’s MC33926 full H-bridge, has a wide operating range of 5 – 28 V and can deliver almos… --- ## [Pololu High-Power Motor Driver 18v15 (POLOLU-755)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-high-power-motor-driver-18v15-pololu-755/11204)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2021 09:41 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-high-power-motor-driver-18v15-pololu-755/11204 "2021-08-30T09:41:11Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Pololu High-Power Motor Driver 18v15” comments. This discrete MOSFET H-bridge motor driver enables bidirectional control of one high-power DC brushed motor. The little 1.3×0.8-inch boa… --- ## [Pololu Tic T834 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller (Connectors Soldered) (POLOLU-3132)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-tic-t834-usb-multi-interface-stepper-motor-controller-connectors-soldered-pololu-3132/10296)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2021 00:17 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-tic-t834-usb-multi-interface-stepper-motor-controller-connectors-soldered-pololu-3132/10296 "2021-06-11T00:17:53Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Pololu Tic T834 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller (Connectors Soldered)” comments. The Tic T834 USB Multi-Interface Stepper Motor Controller makes basic control of a stepper… --- ## [Dagu Wild Thumper 4WD All-Terrain Chassis, Black, 75:1 (POLOLU-1567)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dagu-wild-thumper-4wd-all-terrain-chassis-black-75-1-pololu-1567/10373)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2021 06:17 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/dagu-wild-thumper-4wd-all-terrain-chassis-black-75-1-pololu-1567/10373 "2021-06-10T06:17:50Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Dagu Wild Thumper 4WD All-Terrain Chassis, Black, 75:1” comments. This rugged, 4-wheel-drive chassis from Dagu Electronics has independent suspension for each of its spiked 120mm-diame… --- ## [50:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx54L mm 24V (Helical Pinion) (POLOLU-4683)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/50-1-metal-gearmotor-37dx54l-mm-24v-helical-pinion-pololu-4683/10299)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2021 04:17 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/50-1-metal-gearmotor-37dx54l-mm-24v-helical-pinion-pololu-4683/10299 "2021-05-31T04:17:58Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “50:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx54L mm 24V (Helical Pinion)” comments. This gearmotor is a powerful brushed DC motor with 50:1 metal gearbox intended for operation at 24 V. The gearbox is com… --- ## [2-Pin Female JST XH-Style Cable (15cm) (POLOLU-1164)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/2-pin-female-jst-xh-style-cable-15cm-pololu-1164/10304)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2021 03:52 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/2-pin-female-jst-xh-style-cable-15cm-pololu-1164/10304 "2021-05-31T03:52:55Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “2-Pin Female JST XH-Style Cable (15cm)” comments. This 6" (15cm) cable has two 26AWG conductors with a 2.5mm-pitch 2-pin female JST XH-style connector. The spacing is very close to 0.1… --- ## [Tamiya 980112M Mabuchi FA-130 Motor (POLOLU-77)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/tamiya-980112m-mabuchi-fa-130-motor-pololu-77/9923)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2021 09:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/tamiya-980112m-mabuchi-fa-130-motor-pololu-77/9923 "2021-04-17T09:59:28Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Tamiya 980112M Mabuchi FA-130 Motor” comments. The Tamiya 9801112M Mabuchi FA-130 motor is the brushed DC motor included in many of the Tamiya gearboxes and educational toys. Read mo… --- ## [Pololu RC Switch with Relay (Assembled) (POLOLU-2804)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-rc-switch-with-relay-assembled-pololu-2804/9885)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2021 02:12 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-rc-switch-with-relay-assembled-pololu-2804/9885 "2021-04-14T02:12:54Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Pololu RC Switch with Relay (Assembled)” comments. This RC relay enables easy control of large, electrically isolated loads in radio control (RC) systems. The activation threshold and… --- ## [Pololu Stepper motor and Drivers](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-stepper-motor-and-drivers/9617)
**Author:** [@Daniel156236](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Daniel156236)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2021 23:39 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-stepper-motor-and-drivers/9617 "2021-03-15T23:39:27Z")
Hi i am using an arduino Uno to try and control a stepper motor although it does not seem to be rotating and instead just humming and vibrating. I have used two different motor drivers and still have the same issue. I h… --- ## [Pololu 5V, 2.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator D24V25F5 (POLOLU-2850)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-5v-2-5a-step-down-voltage-regulator-d24v25f5-pololu-2850/9310)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2021 04:10 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-5v-2-5a-step-down-voltage-regulator-d24v25f5-pololu-2850/9310 "2021-02-03T04:10:40Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Pololu 5V, 2.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator D24V25F5” comments. This small synchronous switching step-down (or buck) regulator takes an input voltage of up to 38 V and efficiently redu… --- ## [A4988 Driver No Output](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/a4988-driver-no-output/8777)
**Author:** [@Lachlan](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Lachlan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2020 03:49 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/a4988-driver-no-output/8777 "2020-11-12T03:49:43Z")
Hi, I’m building a simple circuit to run a stepper motor using an a4988 driver and arduino uno but the stepper motor wont run. I’ve checked using a multimetre and when powered the vmot and gnd pins give no reading, same… --- ## [Metal Micro Gear Motor speed variation](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/metal-micro-gear-motor-speed-variation/8559)
**Author:** [@James46717](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James46717)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2020 22:46 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/metal-micro-gear-motor-speed-variation/8559 "2020-10-10T22:46:27Z")
Some months ago I purchase two of the motors and encoders shown below. The motors drive a Mini Robot Cart i made, which has a Pi Zero and camera. All items work nicely. But … There is a 6.5% difference in the speed of … --- ## [VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield Coding Current Range under 1Amp](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vnh5019-motor-driver-shield-coding-current-range-under-1amp/8194)
**Author:** [@Eddie94079](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Eddie94079)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2020 02:56 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/vnh5019-motor-driver-shield-coding-current-range-under-1amp/8194 "2020-09-15T02:56:09Z")
Using sample code that came with the VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield for Arduino, it keeps executing the error code on the first loop count. I am thinking its because I am driving a 12V fan that only requires a max of 0.29A.… --- ## [Baby Orangutan B-328 Robot Controller (POLOLU-1220)](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/baby-orangutan-b-328-robot-controller-pololu-1220/4804)
**Author:** [@Core](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Core)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2020 21:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/baby-orangutan-b-328-robot-controller-pololu-1220/4804 "2020-09-03T21:03:03Z")
This is a placeholder topic for “Baby Orangutan B-328 Robot Controller” comments. The Baby Orangutan B-328 is a very compact but complete robot controller, packing a high-performance ATmega328P AVR microcontroller (wi… --- ## [Pololu Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Shield - no output?](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-dual-mc33926-motor-driver-shield-no-output/7779)
**Author:** [@Tyler117800](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Tyler117800)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2020 10:31 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pololu-dual-mc33926-motor-driver-shield-no-output/7779 "2020-05-29T10:31:06Z")
Was hoping to be able to figure this one out myself however I’m officially out of ideas so I’m seeking ideas/suggestions. I can’t seem to get the Pololu Dual MC33926 Motor Driver Shield for Arduino to work at all. First … [Next page](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/c/general/pololu-australia/21.md?page=1)