Customize DC motor's performance with TB6593FNG and STM32F410RB
Smooth control for efficient performance
Published Oct 08, 2024
Click board™
DC MOTOR 2 Click
Dev Board
Nucleo 64 with STM32F410RB MCU
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
STM32F410RB
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
DC MOTOR 2 Click is based on the TB6593FNG, full-bridge brushed DC motor driver from Toshiba Semiconductor. The TB6593FNG comes in a configuration with an output transistor in LD MOS structure with low on-resistance (0.35Ω typical with 5V power supply). It has a wide operating voltage range with an output current capacity of 1A maximum and control functions, including motor-related and built-in protection circuits such as thermal shutdown and low voltage detecting. This Click board™ is a PWM-controlled type with the ability for motor control through several pins of the mikroBUS™ socket. The PWM signal of the mikroBUS™ socket drives the motor while the IN1
and IN2 pins, routed on the CS and RST pins of the mikroBUS™ socket, provide binary direction signals that set the direction of the motor (clockwise or counterclockwise) or apply stop or short brake functions. Stop mode cuts off the power supply, so the motor continues spinning until it runs out of momentum, while a short break brings it to an abrupt stop. Alongside the PWM pin from the mikroBUS™ socket, used to drive a DC motor, this Click board™ also has a Standby pin labeled as SLP and routed to the INT pin of the mikroBUS™ socket to optimize power consumption used for power saving purposes. DC MOTOR 2 Click supports an external power supply
for the TB6593FNG, which can be connected to the input terminal labeled as VM and should be within the range of 2.5V to 13V, while the DC motor coils can be connected to the terminals labeled as OUT1 and OUT2. This Click board™ can operate with both 3.3V and 5V logic voltage levels selected via the PWR SEL jumper. This way, it is allowed for both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs to use the communication lines properly. However, the Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used, as a reference, for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Nucleo-64 with STM32F410RB MCU offers a cost-effective and adaptable platform for developers to explore new ideas and prototype their designs. This board harnesses the versatility of the STM32 microcontroller, enabling users to select the optimal balance of performance and power consumption for their projects. It accommodates the STM32 microcontroller in the LQFP64 package and includes essential components such as a user LED, which doubles as an ARDUINO® signal, alongside user and reset push-buttons, and a 32.768kHz crystal oscillator for precise timing operations. Designed with expansion and flexibility in mind, the Nucleo-64 board features an ARDUINO® Uno V3 expansion connector and ST morpho extension pin
headers, granting complete access to the STM32's I/Os for comprehensive project integration. Power supply options are adaptable, supporting ST-LINK USB VBUS or external power sources, ensuring adaptability in various development environments. The board also has an on-board ST-LINK debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability, simplifying the programming and debugging process. Moreover, the board is designed to simplify advanced development with its external SMPS for efficient Vcore logic supply, support for USB Device full speed or USB SNK/UFP full speed, and built-in cryptographic features, enhancing both the power efficiency and security of projects. Additional connectivity is
provided through dedicated connectors for external SMPS experimentation, a USB connector for the ST-LINK, and a MIPI® debug connector, expanding the possibilities for hardware interfacing and experimentation. Developers will find extensive support through comprehensive free software libraries and examples, courtesy of the STM32Cube MCU Package. This, combined with compatibility with a wide array of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), including IAR Embedded Workbench®, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE, ensures a smooth and efficient development experience, allowing users to fully leverage the capabilities of the Nucleo-64 board in their projects.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
ARM Cortex-M4
MCU Memory (KB)
128
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
32768
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Accessories
Click Shield for Nucleo-64 comes equipped with two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the STM32 Nucleo-64 board with no effort. This way, Mikroe allows its users to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™, such as WiFi, GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, ZigBee, environmental sensors, LEDs, speech recognition, motor control, movement sensors, and many more. More than 1537 Click boards™, which can be stacked and integrated, are at your disposal. The STM32 Nucleo-64 boards are based on the microcontrollers in 64-pin packages, a 32-bit MCU with an ARM Cortex M4 processor operating at 84MHz, 512Kb Flash, and 96KB SRAM, divided into two regions where the top section represents the ST-Link/V2 debugger and programmer while the bottom section of the board is an actual development board. These boards are controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and efficiently debug the Nucleo-64 board out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB mini port on the board. Most of the STM32 microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the STM32 Nucleo-64 board with our Click Shield for Nucleo-64, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
DC Gear Motor - 430RPM (3-6V) represents an all-in-one combination of a motor and gearbox, where the addition of gear leads to a reduction of motor speed while increasing the torque output. This gear motor has a spur gearbox, making it a highly reliable solution for applications with lower torque and speed requirements. The most critical parameters for gear motors are speed, torque, and efficiency, which are, in this case, 520RPM with no load and 430RPM at maximum efficiency, alongside a current of 60mA and a torque of 50g.cm. Rated for a 3-6V operational voltage range and clockwise/counterclockwise rotation direction, this motor represents an excellent solution for many functions initially performed by brushed DC motors in robotics, medical equipment, electric door locks, and much more.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
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Schematic
Step by step
Project assembly
Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo 64 with STM32F410RB MCU as your development board.
Track your results in real time
Application Output via Debug Mode
1. Once the code example is loaded, pressing the "DEBUG" button initiates the build process, programs it on the created setup, and enters Debug mode.
2. After the programming is completed, a header with buttons for various actions within the IDE becomes visible. Clicking the green "PLAY" button starts reading the results achieved with the Click board™. The achieved results are displayed in the Application Output tab.
Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for DC MOTOR 2 Click driver.
Key functions:
dcmotor2_spin_counter_clockwise- This function sets the IN1/IN2 pins to 0/1 and makes the motor spin counter clockwise.dcmotor2_spin_clockwise- This function sets the IN1/IN2 pins to 1/0 and makes the motor spin clockwise.dcmotor2_pull_brake- This function sets the IN1/IN2 pins to 1/1 and forces the motor to break.dcmotor2_stop_motor- This function sets the IN1/IN2 pins to 0/0 and stops the motor completely.
Open Source
Code example
This example can be found in NECTO Studio. Feel free to download the code, or you can copy the code below.
/*!
* \file
* \brief DcMotor2 Click example
*
* # Description
* This library contains API for the DC Motor 2 Click driver.
* This example showcases how to initialize and use the DC Motor 2 click. The click contains a
* Driver IC for DC motors which can spin the motor clockwise, counter-clockwise, break it and
* completely stop the motor. The example needs a DC motor and a power supply in order to work.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* This function initializes and configures the logger and click modules.
*
* ## Application Task
* This is an example that demonstrates the use of the DC Motor 2 Click board.
* DC Motor 2 Click communicates with register via PWM interface.
* It shows moving in the Clockwise direction from slow to fast speed
* and from fast to slow speed, then rotating Counter Clockwise,
* Results are being sent to the Usart Terminal where you can track their changes.
*
* \author Nikola Peric
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "dcmotor2.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static dcmotor2_t dcmotor2;
static log_t logger;
uint8_t dcmotor_direction = 1;
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
dcmotor2_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, "---- Application Init ----" );
Delay_ms( 100 );
// Click initialization.
dcmotor2_cfg_setup( &cfg );
DCMOTOR2_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
Delay_ms( 100 );
dcmotor2_init( &dcmotor2, &cfg );
dcmotor2_pwm_start( &dcmotor2 );
Delay_ms( 1000 );
log_info( &logger, "---- Application Task ----" );
}
void application_task ( )
{
static int8_t duty_cnt = 1;
static int8_t duty_inc = 1;
float duty = duty_cnt / 10.0;
if ( dcmotor_direction == 1 )
{
dcmotor2_pull_brake ( &dcmotor2 );
dcmotor2_spin_clockwise ( &dcmotor2 );
log_printf( &logger, "> CLOCKWISE <\r\n" );
dcmotor2_enable_motor ( &dcmotor2 );
}
else
{
dcmotor2_pull_brake ( &dcmotor2 );
dcmotor2_spin_counter_clockwise ( &dcmotor2 );
log_printf( &logger, "> COUNTER CLOCKWISE <\r\n" );
dcmotor2_enable_motor ( &dcmotor2 );
}
dcmotor2_set_duty_cycle ( &dcmotor2, duty );
log_printf( &logger, "> Duty: %d%%\r\n", ( uint16_t )( duty_cnt * 10 ) );
Delay_ms( 500 );
if ( 10 == duty_cnt )
{
duty_inc = -1;
}
else if ( 0 == duty_cnt )
{
duty_inc = 1;
if ( dcmotor_direction == 1 )
{
dcmotor_direction = 0;
}
else if ( dcmotor_direction == 0 )
{
dcmotor_direction = 1;
}
}
duty_cnt += duty_inc;
}
void main ( )
{
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
