Pololu Simple Motor Controller G2

Pololu Simple Motor Controller G2 is a free configuration and control utility from Pololu for the Simple Motor Controller G2 family of brushed DC motor controllers. It provides an easy, reliable way to set up your controller, tune performance, and monitor system behavior over USB.

Key features:

• Intuitive setup: Configure input modes (USB, serial, RC, or analog), direction options, maximum speed, acceleration and braking limits, and safety behaviors.
• Live monitoring: View real-time input readings, supply voltage, current, temperature, and error/status flags to help diagnose issues quickly.
• Testing tools: Drive the motor forward/reverse with on-screen controls, apply braking, and verify responses without writing code.
• Calibration wizards: Calibrate RC and analog inputs for precise control and safe operation.
• Profiles and backups: Save, load, and export configuration profiles to replicate settings across devices or projects.
• Firmware updates: Update device firmware through the same interface to access the latest features and fixes.
• Cross-platform access: Full-featured graphical utility for Windows, plus command-line tools for macOS and Linux to support development and automation workflows.
• Developer-friendly: Communicates over USB (including virtual COM port/serial) for easy integration with custom applications.

Whether you are building a robot, an automated mechanism, or a bench test setup, Pololu Simple Motor Controller G2 streamlines configuration and troubleshooting so you can get your motor running smoothly and safely.

Pololu Simple Motor Controller G2 is developed by Pololu. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.0.