This DDSM Driver HAT is a motor driver board for direct-drive servo motors. It has an ESP32 microcontroller, supports 2.4GHz WiFi, and offers multiple communication interfaces such as Type-C and UART.
This HAT provides precise motor control with real-time feedback and is suitable for robotics and automation projects. It has a 5V buck regulator for powering Raspberry Pi and supports web control applications, JSON commands, and SDK for easy development.
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Note: Motors are NOT included and the only cable included is the USB-C.
Features
- Suitable for DDSM series hub motors such as DDSM115 and DDSM210, onboard 4-channel DDSM115 motor interfaces and 4-channel DDSM210 motor interfaces
- Provides DDSM hub motor control demo and SDK, easy-to-use
- Supports multiple wired and wireless communication modes, supports JSON command interaction for easier control
- Supports connecting to Raspberry Pi, powering the Pi via integrated 5V buck regulator circuit and communicating through GPIO UART interface, neat cable management
- Integrated WEB application for controlling and setting the DDSM hub motors, more convenient for debugging
- Supports controlling the DDSM hub motors directly via onboard Type-C port
What's on Board

- ESP32 controller
- RS485 hub motor control circuit
- UART control switch
- Reset button
-
BOOT button
For entering the download mode
- Raspberry Pi 40-Pin header
- ESP32 Type-C port
- Hub motor Type-C port
- 5.5 x 2.5 DC power jack
- XT60 power supply connector
- RS485 hub motor headers
- Hub motor power supply headers
- UART hub motor headers (TTL level)
Specifications
Controller Module |
ESP32 |
Power Supply Port |
XT60, DC5525 |
Power Supply |
DDSM115: 12-24V DC |
DDSM210: 9~28V DC |
HUB Motor Port |
DDSM115, DDSM210 |
Communication Connectors |
Type-C x 2, UART |
Wireless Communication |
2.4G WiFi |
Mounting Hole Diameter |
3 mm |
Mounting Hole Spacing |
58 x 49 mm |
PCB Size |
85 x 57 mm |
Resources
Package Contents
- 1x DDSM Driver HAT (A)
- 1x 2 x 20-pin header
- 1x USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- 1x Screws pack