• I2C interface
• Power supply voltage: VM=15V max
• Output current: Iout=1.2A(average) / 3.2A (peak)
• Standby control to save power
• CW/CCW/short brake/stop motor control modes

This shield does not work out of the box with an Raspberry Pi even-tough it uses I2C. (2-12-2017)

• VM: Motor power supply + (Max 15Vdc)
• GND: Motor power supply -
• A1 A2: Motor A
• B1 B2: Motor B
• S: Standby control port (in IO mode)
• Stanby control mode
  • I2C mode: Control TB6612’s STBY with I2C protocol
  • IO mode: Control TB6612’s STBY with “S” pin
• Shield reset mode
  • short: reset with d1 mini (reset at power on or press d1 mini’s reset button)
  • open: reset by “DTR” pin.