Products for USB Sensing and Control
Quantity Available: 134
| Qty | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 | $142.50 |
| 25 | $127.50 |
| 50 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $105.00 |
The 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget is a high-performance DC motor driver. It has an 8-30V DC supply input, and provides up to 50 amps of continuous current, with a peak current capacity of 75 amps to a single brushed DC motor.
This controller includes three operating modes: DC Motor, Position Controller, and Velocity Controller. The Position and Velocity Controller modes utilize the built-in encoder channel to deliver fast and precise closed-loop control. Prebuilt tuning software is available through the Phidget Control Panel on Windows. In DC Motor mode, users can manually control the motor or implement custom control loops. Comprehensive guides are available for each mode.
There are several built-in safety features, including an E-Stop circuit, thermal protection, over-current protection, advanced failsafe modes, supply voltage monitoring, and polarity protection. For detailed information about these features, refer to the API.
Additional features include regenerative braking, surge current limiting, automatic inductance measurement, electrical isolation, and more.
The 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget must be connected to a VINT Hub Phidget to function. A Power Guard Phidget is also required for most applications. For more information, review our Power Guard Guide.
| Board Properties | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | VINT |
| Driver Support | Phidget22 |
| VINT Communication Speed Max | 1 Mbit/s |
| Controller Properties | |
| Motor Type | DC Motor |
| Number of Motor Ports | 1 |
| Velocity Resolution | 0.00078 Duty Cycle |
| Acceleration Min | 0.1 Duty Cycle/s |
| Acceleration Max | 1000 Duty Cycle/s |
| Acceleration Time Min | 2 ms |
| Acceleration Time Max | 20 s |
| PWM Frequency | 25 kHz |
| Sampling Interval Min | 10 ms/sample |
| Sampling Interval Max | 60 s/sample |
| Motor Induction Min | 100 μH |
| Motor Induction Max | 10 mH |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Continuous Motor Current Max | 50 A |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | (VINT Port) 3 mA |
| Power Consumption (Unconfigured) | 500 mW |
| Power Consumption | motor power plus 500 mW |
| Isolation Voltage (DC) | 1 kV DC |
| Encoder Interface | |
| Number of Encoder Inputs | 1 |
| Encoder Interface Resolution | x4 |
| Count Rate Max | 2.4E+06 pulses/s |
| Time Resolution | 6.3E-05 s |
| Sampling Interval Min | 1 ms/sample |
| Sampling Interval Max | 60 s/sample |
| Encoder Input Low Voltage Max | 1.4 V DC |
| Encoder Input High Voltage Min | 1.7 V DC |
| Physical Properties | |
| Recommended Wire Size (Motor) | 10 - 20 AWG |
| Recommended Wire Size (Power Terminal) | 10 - 20 AWG |
| Recommended Wire Size (E-stop) | 26 AWG |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 100 °C |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8471.80.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8471.80.40.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Date | Board Revision | Device Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 103 | Product Release |
| April 2026 | 0 | 104 | Fixed a bug that could prevent the dataInterval update event from firing |
| Channel Name | API | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder Input | Encoder | 0 |
| DC Motor Controller | DCMotor | 0 |
| Temperature Sensor | TemperatureSensor | 0 |
| Current Sensor | CurrentInput | 0 |
| Supply Voltage Sensor | VoltageInput | 0 |
| Position Controller | MotorPositionController | 0 |
| Velocity Controller | MotorVelocityController | 0 |
| API | Detail | Language | OS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Visual Studio GUI | C# | Windows | Download |
| Encoder | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| Encoder | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| Encoder | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| Encoder | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| Encoder | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| DCMotor | Visual Studio GUI | C# | Windows | Download |
| DCMotor | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| DCMotor | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| DCMotor | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| DCMotor | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| DCMotor | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| TemperatureSensor | Visual Studio GUI | C# | Windows | Download |
| TemperatureSensor | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| TemperatureSensor | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| TemperatureSensor | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| TemperatureSensor | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| TemperatureSensor | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| CurrentInput | Visual Studio GUI | C# | Windows | Download |
| CurrentInput | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| CurrentInput | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| CurrentInput | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| CurrentInput | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| CurrentInput | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| VoltageInput | Visual Studio GUI | C# | Windows | Download |
| VoltageInput | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| VoltageInput | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| VoltageInput | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| VoltageInput | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| VoltageInput | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| MotorPositionController | PID Tuner | C# | Windows | Download |
| MotorPositionController | Objective-C | macOS | Download | |
| MotorPositionController | Swift | macOS | Download | |
| MotorPositionController | Swift | iOS | Download | |
| MotorPositionController | Visual Basic | Windows | Download | |
| MotorPositionController | Max | Multiple | Download | |
| MotorVelocityController | Objective-C | macOS | Download |
This Phidget is a smart device that must be controlled by a VINT Hub. For more information about VINT, have a look at the VINT Overview page. You can use a Phidget Cable to simply and easily connect the two devices. Here's a list of all of the different VINT Hubs currently available:
| Product | Board Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Number of VINT Ports | VINT Communication Speed Max | Controlled By |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$40.00 | 6 | 1 Mbit/s | USB (Mini-USB) |
 1-Port VINT Hub Phidget
|
$26.00 | 1 | 1 Mbit/s | USB (USB-A) |
 Wireless VINT Hub
|
$65.00 | 6 | 100 kbit/s | Local Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) |
 PhidgetSBC4
|
$130.00 | 6 | 100 kbit/s | — |
Use a Phidget cable to connect this device to the hub. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.
| Product | Physical Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Cable Length |
 Phidget Cable 10cm
|
$1.50 | 100 mm |
 Phidget Cable 30cm
|
$1.75 | 300 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 90cm
|
$2.00 | 900 mm |
 Phidget Cable 120cm
|
$2.25 | 1.2 m |
 Phidget Cable 150cm
|
$2.50 | 1.5 m |
 Phidget Cable 180cm
|
$2.75 | 1.8 m |
 Phidget Cable 350cm
|
$3.00 | 3.5 m |
 Phidget Cable Kit
|
$10.00 | 80 mm |
 Phidget Cable Extension Wire 22AWG
|
$0.75/Meter | — |
Using motor controllers with large motors can pose a risk for your power supply. If your supply does not have protective features built-in, you can use a Power Guard Phidget to prevent damage from power spikes from back EMF that is generated when motors brake or change direction. We recommend that you use the SAF2000 for this controller.
| Product | Power Supply Protector | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Trip Voltage | Continuous Current |
 Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A
|
$30.00 | 37 | 50 A |
 Power Guard Phidget 30V 5A
|
$10.00 | 37 | 5 A |
 Programmable Power Guard Phidget 30V 50A
|
$20.00 | Selectable via software 8 - 33 VDC | 50 A |
Having a fuse between your power supply and power guard is crucial for safety in high-power motor systems. These fuses and holder have been selected specifically for use with the DCC1020.
$10.00
We offer a wide variety of DC motors that can be used with this Phidget. Motors with higher gearbox ratios will have higher torque at the cost of lower speed. If you want a motor that has an encoder attached to it, skip ahead to the next table.
| Product | Motor Properties | Physical Properties | Gearbox Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Rated Speed | Rated Torque | Shaft Diameter | Weight | Gear Ratio | Gearbox Type |
 12V/0.2Kg-cm/1080RPM 3.7:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$18.00 | 1080 RPM | 240 g·cm | 6 mm | 144 g | 3 12⁄17 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/0.2Kg-cm/230RPM 10:1 DC Gear Motor
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$10.00 | 230 RPM | 200 g·cm | 6 mm | 128 g | 10 : 1 | Spur |
 12V/0.9Kg-cm/285RPM 14:1 DC Gear Motor
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$18.00 | 285 RPM | 900 g·cm | 6 mm | 170 g | 13 212⁄289 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/0.3Kg-cm/127RPM 18:1 DC Gear Motor
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$10.00 | 127 RPM | 310 g·cm | 6 mm | 133 g | 18 : 1 | Spur |
 12V/0.8Kg-cm/46RPM 50:1 DC Gear Motor
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$11.00 | 46 RPM | 820 g·cm | 6 mm | 137 g | 50 : 1 | Spur |
 12V/1.6Kg-cm/23RPM 100:1 DC Gear Motor
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$11.00 | 23 RPM | 1.6 kg·cm | 6 mm | 136 g | 100 : 1 | Spur |
 12V/0.5Kg-cm/670RPM 3.7:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$38.00 | 670 RPM | 540 g·cm | 8 mm | 416 g | 3 12⁄17 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/1.9Kg-cm/175RPM 14:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$42.00 | 175 RPM | 1.9 kg·cm | 8 mm | 464 g | 13 212⁄289 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/6.6Kg-cm/49RPM 51:1 DC Gear Motor
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$43.00 | 49 RPM | 6.6 kg·cm | 8 mm | 526 g | 50 801⁄895 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/6.6Kg-cm/49RPM 51:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$33.00 | 49 RPM | 6.6 kg·cm | 8 mm | 526 g | 50 801⁄895 : 1 | Planetary |
 12V/17.3Kg-cm/18RPM 139:1 DC Gear Motor
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$43.00 | 18 RPM | 17.3 kg·cm | 8 mm | 526 g | * 139 184⁄1221 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/2.5Kg-cm/3280RPM DC Motor
|
$40.00 | 3280 RPM | 3.3 kg·cm | 8 mm | 1.4 kg | — | — |
 24V/7Kg-cm/3000RPM DC Motor
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$50.00 | 2800 RPM | 7.1 kg·cm | 10 mm | 2.7 kg | — | — |
 24V/9.6Kg-cm/3200RPM DC Motor
|
$60.00 | 2900 RPM | 9.7 kg·cm | 10 mm | 3.3 kg | — | — |
 24V/5.1Kg-cm/588RPM 4.25:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$69.00 | 588 RPM | 4.4 kg·cm | 12 mm | 1.3 kg | 4 1⁄4 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/12.2Kg-cm/772RPM/4.25:1 DC Gear Motor
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$80.00 | 772 RPM | 12.2 kg·cm | 12 mm | 1.9 kg | 4 1⁄4 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/14.2Kg-cm/192RPM 13:1 DC Gear Motor
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$66.00 | 192 RPM | 13.3 kg·cm | 12 mm | 1.5 kg | 12 24⁄25 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/45Kg-cm/182RPM/18:1 DC Gear Motor
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$82.00 | 182 RPM | 47 kg·cm | 12 mm | 2.1 kg | 18 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/50.9Kg-cm/53RPM 47:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$72.00 | 53 RPM | 43.8 kg·cm | 12 mm | 1.7 kg | 46 82⁄125 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/153Kg-cm/50RPM/65:1 DC Gear Motor
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$84.00 | 50 RPM | 153 kg·cm | 12 mm | 2.2 kg | 65 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/82.6Kg-cm/33RPM 76:1 DC Gear Motor
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$72.00 | 33 RPM | 71.4 kg·cm | 12 mm | 1.7 kg | 76 49⁄64 : 1 | Planetary |
 24V/173.3Kg-cm/15RPM 168:1 DC Gear Motor
|
$76.00 | 15 RPM | 136.6 kg·cm | 12 mm | 2 kg | 167 601⁄625 : 1 | Planetary |
Linear actuators are simply DC motors that are hooked up to a linear screw which causes the shaft to move laterally instead of rotating. Unlike a rotary DC motor, linear actuators have a minimum and maximum position at which the shaft cannot contract or extend any further. On its own, the motor would not be smart enough to stop before attempting to push beyond these limits, possibly damaging the motor. That's why each linear actuator also has a built-in feedback potentiometer so you can monitor the position of the shaft and prevent the actuator from stalling out at its limits. The potentiometer can be read using one of the ports on your VINT Hub in VoltageRatioInput mode.
| Product | Motor Properties | Electrical Properties | Physical Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Stroke Length | Maximum Speed | Peak Power Point | Peak Efficiency Point | Gear Ratio | Rated Voltage | Weight |
 DC Linear Actuator - 30mm - 18N
|
$40.00 | 30 mm | 50 mm/s | 18 N | — | — | 12 V DC | 63.6 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 30mm - 60N
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$40.00 | 30 mm | 15 mm/s | 60 N | — | — | 12 V DC | 69.9 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 50mm - 50N
|
$80.00 | 50 mm | 32 mm/s | (@ 16 mm/s) 50 N | (@ 24 mm/s) 24 N | 35 : 1 | 12 V DC | 56 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 50mm - 75N
|
$80.00 | 50 mm | 20 mm/s | (@ 10 mm/s) 75 N | (@ 15 mm/s) 38 N | 63 : 1 | 12 V DC | 56 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 50mm - 175N
|
$80.00 | 50 mm | 8 mm/s | (@ 4 mm/s) 175 N | (@ 7 mm/s) 75 N | 150 : 1 | 12 V DC | 56 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 100mm - 18N
|
$40.00 | 100 mm | 50 mm/s | 18 N | — | — | 12 V DC | 94.3 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 100mm - 50N
|
$80.00 | 100 mm | 32 mm/s | (@ 16 mm/s) 50 N | (@ 24 mm/s) 24 N | 35 : 1 | 12 V DC | 74 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 100mm - 60N
|
$40.00 | 100 mm | 15 mm/s | 60 N | — | — | 12 V DC | 93.9 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 100mm - 75N
|
$80.00 | 100 mm | 20 mm/s | (@ 10 mm/s) 75 N | (@ 15 mm/s) 38 N | 63 : 1 | 12 V DC | 74 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 100mm - 175N
|
$80.00 | 100 mm | 8 mm/s | (@ 4 mm/s) 175 N | (@ 7 mm/s) 75 N | 150 : 1 | 12 V DC | 74 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 140mm - 50N
|
$80.00 | 140 mm | 32 mm/s | (@ 16 mm/s) 50 N | (@ 24 mm/s) 24 N | 35 : 1 | 12 V DC | 84 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 140mm - 75N
|
$80.00 | 140 mm | 20 mm/s | (@ 10 mm/s) 75 N | (@ 15 mm/s) 38 N | 63 : 1 | 12 V DC | 84 g |
 DC Linear Actuator - 140mm - 175N
|
$80.00 | 140 mm | 8 mm/s | (@ 4 mm/s) 175 N | (@ 7 mm/s) 75 N | 150 : 1 | 12 V DC | 84 g |
This Phidget requires a power supply between 10 and 30V DC. We recommend that you use a 12V DC power supply for smaller motors and a 24V supply for larger motors. Check your motor's specifications if you're not sure.
| Product | Electrical Properties | Physical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Power Supply Current | Output Voltage | Wall Plug Style |
 Power Supply 24VDC 14.6A
|
$40.00 | 14.6 A | 24 V | — |
 Power Supply 24VDC 25A Current Limiting
|
$120.00 | 25 A | 24 V | — |
 Power Supply 12VDC 0.5A - EU
|
$1.50 | 500 mA | 12 V | European |
 Power Supply 12VDC 0.5A - US
|
$1.50 | 500 mA | 12 V | North American |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - AU
|
$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V | Australian |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - EU
|
$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V | European |
 Power Supply 12VDC 2.0A - UK
|
$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V | British |
 Power Supply 12VDC 5A
|
$20.00 | 5 A | 12 V | — |
 Power Supply 24VDC 1.0A - US
|
$10.00 | 1 A | 24 V | North American |
 Power Supply 24VDC 2.5A
|
$20.00 | 2.5 A | 24 V | — |
 Power Supply 24VDC 5A
|
$40.00 | 5 A | 24 V | — |
 Power Supply-12VDC 2.0A - US
|
$10.00 | 2 A | 12 V | North American |
You can use a pigtail wire if you want to avoid removing the barrel jack connector from your supply's cord:
| Product | Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Connector A | Connector B | Cable Length | Cable Gauge |
 Female Pigtail 5.5x2.1mm
|
$2.75 | Power Jack 5.5 x 2.1mm (Female) | 2 Loose Wires | 250 mm | 20 AWG |
| Product | Controller Properties | Electrical Properties | Board Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Number of Motor Ports | Velocity Resolution | Continuous Motor Current Max | Controlled By |
 30V 50A DC Motor Phidget
|
$150.00 | 1 | 0.00078 Duty Cycle | 50 A | VINT |
 DC Motor Phidget
|
$85.00 | 1 | 0.001 Duty Cycle | 25 A | VINT |
 2x DC Motor Phidget
|
$65.00 | 2 | 0.001 Duty Cycle | (per motor) 4 A | VINT |
 4A DC Motor Phidget
|
$45.00 | 1 | 0.001 Duty Cycle | 4 A | VINT |
 PhidgetMotorControl 1-Motor
|
$85.00 | 1 | 0.39 Duty Cycle | 5 A | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetMotorControl HC
|
$115.00 | 2 | 0.79 Duty Cycle | (per motor) 14 A | USB (Mini-USB) |
