<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Best module for controlling a 2-wire linear actuator]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Anyone have any suggestions for the best module to use to control a linear actuator?</p>
<p dir="auto">I've used the relays but the wiring and logic aren't super clean.</p>
<p dir="auto">Hoping folks might have used other methods...?</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/4824/best-module-for-controlling-a-2-wire-linear-actuator</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:15:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://community.m5stack.com/topic/4824.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:00:44 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Best module for controlling a 2-wire linear actuator on Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:03:59 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">For anyone finding this. I contacted M5 and they suggested the <a href="https://docs.m5stack.com/en/module/odrive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">odrive module</a>, but that's currently out of stock.</p>
<p dir="auto">I've moved on to trying to use either a stepper motor or a servo for my application and I think I can make them work.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/19424</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/19424</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[jamstooks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Best module for controlling a 2-wire linear actuator on Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:59:16 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hello <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/jamstooks" aria-label="Profile: jamstooks">@<bdi>jamstooks</bdi></a></p>
<p dir="auto">looking through all M5Stack modules I can see about two weak candidates, none of which I think matches what you'll need though, unfortunately.</p>
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<li><a href="https://shop.m5stack.com/collections/m5-modules/products/goplus2-dc-motor-and-servo-driver-module-stm32f0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Goplus2 DC Motor and Servo Driver Module (STM32F0)</a> : 5 V / 1.5 A</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.m5stack.com/collections/m5-modules/products/lego-module" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">4 Channels DC Encoder Motor driver module</a> : 6-12 V 600 mA (but I think it only works with <strong>encoder</strong> DC motors.)</li>
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<p dir="auto">Sorry, I don't think a suitable module exists at this point in time.</p>
<p dir="auto">Please also note that the GoPlus2 module doesn't properly work with M5Core2. From above description:<br />
<em>Note: This module has an I2C address conflict with the touch screen of the CORE2, so it cannot be used together.</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks<br />
Felix</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/19347</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/19347</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[felmue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:59:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Best module for controlling a 2-wire linear actuator on Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:44:36 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Good question, <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/felmue" aria-label="Profile: felmue">@<bdi>felmue</bdi></a>...</p>
<p dir="auto">I guess I'd be interested in two different configurations. I'm prototyping with a smaller one (12V/.8A), but I suspect I might need the more powerful one (12V/3A) in the future.</p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks!</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/19346</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/19346</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[jamstooks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:44:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Best module for controlling a 2-wire linear actuator on Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:13:23 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hello <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/jamstooks" aria-label="Profile: jamstooks">@<bdi>jamstooks</bdi></a></p>
<p dir="auto">I guess that depends on the size of the 2-wire linear actuator.</p>
<p dir="auto">Could you share the DC motor specification (V and A)?</p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks<br />
Felix</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/19331</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/19331</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[felmue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:13:23 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>