--- product_id: 42326728 title: "DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board - 3.6A Max" brand: "adafruit" price: "261 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Adafruit" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/42326728-drv8871-dc-motor-driver-breakout-board-3-6a-max store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # 3.6A peak current Wide voltage range 6.5V–45V Adjustable current limiting via Rlim resistor DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board - 3.6A Max **Brand:** adafruit **Price:** 261 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Drive your projects with power and precision — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board - 3.6A Max by adafruit - **How much does it cost?** 261 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/42326728-drv8871-dc-motor-driver-breakout-board-3-6a-max) ## Best For - adafruit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adafruit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **PWM Control Ready:** Smooth speed and direction control with PWM input, perfect for responsive robotics and automation. - • **Robust Power Handling:** Supports up to 3.6A peak current and a broad 6.5V to 45V motor voltage range for demanding applications. - • **Smart Safety Features:** Built-in undervoltage lockout, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown keep your setup safe and reliable. - • **Effortless Motor Mastery:** Plug-and-play compatibility with nearly any brushed DC motor for seamless integration. - • **Precision Current Control:** Set your own current limits easily with a removable external resistor to protect your projects. ## Overview The Adafruit DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board delivers versatile, high-current motor control with up to 3.6A peak current and a wide 6.5V–45V voltage range. Featuring easy current limiting via an external resistor, PWM speed control, and built-in safety protections, it’s the ideal compact solution for professional-grade robotics and automation projects. ## Description Discover the powerful Adafruit DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board, a versatile solution for your robotics projects. This breakout board is designed to work with a wide range of brushed DC motors, making it a perfect choice for various applications. It boasts a simple usage mechanism and offers current limiting that can be set using an external resistor (Rlim). The DRV8871 features a motor power voltage range of 6.5V to 45V and a logic level input voltage of up to 5.5V. With a typical RDS(on) of 565mΩ, this board can handle a peak current of 3.6A. It also offers PWM control, current limiting/regulation without an inline sense resistor, undervoltage lockout, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown for enhanced safety. The Adafruit DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board is a reliable and efficient choice for your motor driving needs. Review: Works quite well with Arduino - This product is the quality one would expect from Adafruit. It was quite easy to use and works very well. I did discover that the PWM output is easily picked-up by a mini audio amplifier I had sitting next to it on a breadboard. I moved the controller away and that fixed the problem. I would suggest that if you have a similar application you should use shielded wire to connect the Arduino PWM pins to the motor controller. Review: Simple, compact, 12v, flip-flop/reversing driver - When the IR switch failed on my old CCTV box camera the only available replacement was too heavy for the original drive. I was able to use the assembled module to interface the drive and the new IR switch using resisters to limit the current draw. As shown in the attached pic the module nested nicely in the limited space. ## Features - Super simple to use - Works with just about any brushed DC motor. - You can set the current limiting with an removable external resistor Rlim ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 37 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Adafruit - **Model Name:** drv8871 - **Connectivity Technology:** Infrared, Wired - **Wireless Communication Standard:** Infrared - **Compatible Devices:** brushed DC motors ## Images ![DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board - 3.6A Max - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gcvCRg0PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works quite well with Arduino *by F***S on April 12, 2021* This product is the quality one would expect from Adafruit. It was quite easy to use and works very well. I did discover that the PWM output is easily picked-up by a mini audio amplifier I had sitting next to it on a breadboard. I moved the controller away and that fixed the problem. I would suggest that if you have a similar application you should use shielded wire to connect the Arduino PWM pins to the motor controller. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, compact, 12v, flip-flop/reversing driver *by R***Z on January 6, 2021* When the IR switch failed on my old CCTV box camera the only available replacement was too heavy for the original drive. I was able to use the assembled module to interface the drive and the new IR switch using resisters to limit the current draw. As shown in the attached pic the module nested nicely in the limited space. ### ⭐ NON FUNCTIONAL UNIT - DOA *by D***W on April 18, 2026* The unit I received did not work - NON- FUNCTIONAL ## Frequently Bought Together - Adafruit DRV8871 DC Motor Driver Breakout Board - 3.6A Max - Arduino Mega 2560 R3 Board --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/42326728-drv8871-dc-motor-driver-breakout-board-3-6a-max](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/42326728-drv8871-dc-motor-driver-breakout-board-3-6a-max) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*