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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
DC Motor 20 Click is based on the TC78H651AFNG, a dual H-bridge driver for one or two DC brushed motors from Toshiba Semiconductor. The integrated MOSFETs, configured with an H-Bridge circuit inside the TC78H651AFNG, use DMOS elements with low-on resistance (0.22Ω typical with a 5V power supply). It has a wide operating voltage range with an output current capacity of 2A maximum and control functions, including motor-related functions and built-in detection circuits for overcurrent, overheat, and low/high voltage. As mentioned in the product description, DC Motor 20 Click communicates with MCU using
several GPIO pins. Also, this Click board™ has a Standby function that switches to Standby mode by setting all motor control pins to a low logic state. When the Standby mode is active, the TC78H651AFNG stops supplying the power to the logic circuit. The Standby current is significantly reduced because all circuits in the IC are configured with CMOS/DMOS elements, and the current consumption in this mode is 0μA typical. To turn ON the internal MOSFETs of the TC78H651AFNG, they need to be switched by the logic level, which is input to the control input pins: IN1, IN2, IN3, and IN4 pins routed to the RST, AN,
PWM, and INT pins of the mikroBUS™ socket. The Forward/Reverse/Stop rotation direction mode can be selected according to the state of its input control signals. More information on the Motor Rotation Mode Selection can be found in the attached datasheet. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. 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 STM32F103RB 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-M3
MCU Memory (KB)
128
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
20480
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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
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project assembly
Track your results in real time
Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for DC Motor 20 Click driver.
Key functions:
dcmotor20_drive_motor
- This function drives the motor for a certian time specified by time_ms at the desired speeddcmotor20_set_channel_mode
- This function sets the active channel and mode which will be used by the dcmotor20_drive_motor functiondcmotor20_set_standby_mode
- This function sets the chip to the standby mode which affects both channels
Open Source
Code example
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
/*!
* @file main.c
* @brief DC Motor 20 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of DC Motor 20 click board by driving the motors
* in both direction in the span of 14 seconds.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and sets the click board to standby mode.
*
* ## Application Task
* Drives the motors in the forward direction for 5 seconds, and then switches the direction,
* with a brake time of 2 seconds between switching the direction.
* Each step will be logged on the USB UART where you can track the program flow.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "dcmotor20.h"
static dcmotor20_t dcmotor20; /**< DC Motor 20 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
dcmotor20_cfg_t dcmotor20_cfg; /**< Click config object. */
/**
* 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 " );
// Click initialization.
dcmotor20_cfg_setup( &dcmotor20_cfg );
DCMOTOR20_MAP_MIKROBUS( dcmotor20_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == dcmotor20_init( &dcmotor20, &dcmotor20_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors forward...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_FORWARD );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors in reverse...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_REVERSE );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
/*!
* @file main.c
* @brief DC Motor 20 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of DC Motor 20 click board by driving the motors
* in both direction in the span of 14 seconds.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and sets the click board to standby mode.
*
* ## Application Task
* Drives the motors in the forward direction for 5 seconds, and then switches the direction,
* with a brake time of 2 seconds between switching the direction.
* Each step will be logged on the USB UART where you can track the program flow.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "dcmotor20.h"
static dcmotor20_t dcmotor20; /**< DC Motor 20 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
dcmotor20_cfg_t dcmotor20_cfg; /**< Click config object. */
/**
* 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 " );
// Click initialization.
dcmotor20_cfg_setup( &dcmotor20_cfg );
DCMOTOR20_MAP_MIKROBUS( dcmotor20_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == dcmotor20_init( &dcmotor20, &dcmotor20_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors forward...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_FORWARD );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors in reverse...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_REVERSE );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
/*!
* @file main.c
* @brief DC Motor 20 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of DC Motor 20 click board by driving the motors
* in both direction in the span of 14 seconds.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and sets the click board to standby mode.
*
* ## Application Task
* Drives the motors in the forward direction for 5 seconds, and then switches the direction,
* with a brake time of 2 seconds between switching the direction.
* Each step will be logged on the USB UART where you can track the program flow.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "dcmotor20.h"
static dcmotor20_t dcmotor20; /**< DC Motor 20 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
dcmotor20_cfg_t dcmotor20_cfg; /**< Click config object. */
/**
* 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 " );
// Click initialization.
dcmotor20_cfg_setup( &dcmotor20_cfg );
DCMOTOR20_MAP_MIKROBUS( dcmotor20_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == dcmotor20_init( &dcmotor20, &dcmotor20_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors forward...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_FORWARD );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Driving motors in reverse...\r\n" );
dcmotor20_set_channel_mode ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_1 | DCMOTOR20_CHANNEL_2, DCMOTOR20_MODE_REVERSE );
dcmotor20_drive_motor ( &dcmotor20, DCMOTOR20_SPEED_DEFAULT, 5000 );
log_printf ( &logger, " Pull brake!\r\n\n" );
dcmotor20_set_standby_mode ( &dcmotor20 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
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