Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I've tested several motor drivers, and the BTS7960 stands out for its protection features. It survived a few accidental short circuits without frying. Excellent value for the price.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components Market / Motors |
| Origin | - |
| Model Number | BTS7960 |
| Max Continuous Current | 43A |
| Operating Voltage | 5.5V - 27V |
| Control Interface | PWM / GPIO |
| Cooling Method | Semiconductor Heat Dissipation |
| Protection Features | Over-current, Over-temperature, Short-circuit |
| Board Dimensions | 43mm x 33mm x 15mm |
| Weight | 28g |
| Compatible Microcontrollers | Arduino, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi |
| Application Scope | RC Cars, Robotics, Drone Propulsion |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I've tested several motor drivers, and the BTS7960 stands out for its protection features. It survived a few accidental short circuits without frying. Excellent value for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to integrate
Connected this to an Arduino Uno in minutes. The pinout is clear, and the PWM control is very smooth. No jitter or lag in motor response. Very satisfied with this purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Saved my motor
The current limiting feature is a lifesaver. I accidentally stalled the motor, and the board cut power immediately instead of burning out the coil. Great safety feature for beginners like me.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great performance, gets warm
Works flawlessly with my RC car setup. It does get warm at peak 40A usage, but the built-in cooling mechanism manages it well. Just ensure you have some airflow in your chassis.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for my robotics project
This driver board handles the current exactly as advertised. The semiconductor cooling keeps it stable even under heavy load during long test runs. Highly recommended for anyone building high-torque robots.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid choice for heavy props
Using this for a large custom drone frame. It provides enough headroom for the 43A limit. The only minor issue is the size, which is slightly larger than some competitors, but the thermal performance makes up for it.
Q: Can this module be used with a 12V battery supply?
A: Yes, the BTS7960 supports an operating voltage range of 5.5V to 27V, so a 12V battery is perfectly compatible.
Q: Can I control the speed using analog input on Arduino?
A: Yes, you can map the analog input values (0-1023) to PWM duty cycle values (0-255) in your code to control the motor speed smoothly via this driver.
Q: What happens if the temperature exceeds the safe limit?
A: The board includes over-temperature protection. If the internal temperature exceeds the safe threshold, it will automatically shut down the output to prevent damage until it cools down.
Q: Does this come with heat sinks pre-attached?
A: The module features integrated semiconductor cooling technology on the PCB. While it handles heat well on its own, you can attach additional external heat sinks if your enclosure has poor ventilation.
Q: Is it possible to daisy-chain two of these for a 4-wheel drive robot?
A: Absolutely. You can use two separate modules to control two motors independently. Just ensure your power supply can handle the combined current draw of both motors.