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Q: Does it support tank mode (differential drive) without transmitter mixing?

Not sure what you mean by transmitter mixing. Each motor is controlled by its own channel, variable speed forward, reverse or stop. So right and left motion is controlled like a tank or zero turn lawn mower. So on a typical transmitter one joystick completely controls motion in all directions.

Q: Can i control this board with a Arduino or Raspberry Pi?

I think so. You can set its DIP switch to PWM signal mode so you can write your code through your Pi/Arduino with your PWM frequency at duty cycle for your controls.

Q: What fuse protection should be used?

I fused mine at 30 amps, on the input, ideally fact acting. The drive is rated 30 amps which normally is based on the output semiconductors. Those amps come from the battery or DC power source connect to the drive input. So limiting current to the drive should protect it, at least from a steady state point of view. However this is not perfect. Under transients or short circuits it is a race between internal circuitry, the fuse and the output devices - which one blows first. Maybe someone has a better idea. I started out with a 30 amp breaker and I did short the drive out once. I thought I had blown the drive but it turned out that the breaker trip and actually destroyed itself. The drive was fine. I now use fuses.

Q: Can i use two of these motor drivers with one rc receiver ? i need to power 3 seperate motors with rc transmitter. ?

If you have enough channels on your transmitter, and more importantly your receiver then yes. The drive does not care how it gets a signal as long as it gets it. By the way, understand that when using one drive you are controlling both motors in both directions, like connected to a joystick, so it allows you to turn (one motor going one direction and the other going the other direction. (just in case you thought you needed a third motor for steering). Good luck.

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⚙️ Power your projects with silent strength and smart control—don’t get left behind!

SMART SAFETY ALERTS - Integrated LED indicators keep you instantly informed of errors, overcurrent, thermal issues, and voltage warnings—stay ahead of problems.
PEAK PERFORMANCE BOOST - Handle surges up to 80A peak for 1 second, ensuring your motors get the power they need when it counts.
DUAL CHANNEL POWERHOUSE - Control two brushed DC motors independently with up to 30A continuous current each—perfect for complex projects.
WHISPER QUIET OPERATION - 18 KHz MOSFET switching minimizes noise, so your workspace stays focused and distraction-free.
VERSATILE CONTROL INPUTS - Supports RC, PWM, analog voltage, and UART data inputs with GROVE compatibility—seamlessly integrate with your favorite controllers.

The Cytron PN00218-CYT14 SmartDriveDou MDDS30 is a robust dual-channel motor driver supporting 7V to 35V DC motors with continuous 30A and peak 80A current per channel. Featuring quiet 18 KHz MOSFET switching, regenerative braking, multiple input modes including RC, PWM, analog, and UART, plus comprehensive onboard safety indicators, it’s engineered for professional-grade motor control in advanced robotics and automation projects.

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Does it support tank mode (differential drive) without transmitter mixing?

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Brand	MAKERMOTOR
Manufacturer	Cytron
Product Dimensions	196 x 68 x 10 cm; 453.59 g
Item Weight	454 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

PN00218-CYT14 Cytron Motor Driver 30 Amp 7V-35V DC 2 Channel SmartDriveDou MDDS30

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