Intelligent Motion, Precisely Driven.

Meet the Axion Drive M-41: an all-in-one, open-source controller from Axion Motion. With an onboard trajectory planner and PID feedback, achieve unparalleled precision for your next project.

The Axion Drive M-41

Axion Drive Features

Embedded Motion Control

Onboard STM32C0 runs a high-frequency PID loop and trajectory planner, freeing up your main controller.

Robust Power Stage

Operates from 5V to 45V and delivers up to 4.1A of current, handling a wide range of DC motors.

Simple ASCII Interface

Control the Axion Drive via I2C or UART with intuitive text commands for quick integration.

Effortless Scalability

Qwiic connectors enable daisy-chaining up to 256 units on one I2C bus, perfect for multi-axis robots.

Engineered for Performance

Fluid Motion with Trajectory Planning

The embedded trapezoidal trajectory generator eliminates jerky movements by precisely controlling acceleration and deceleration. This reduces mechanical stress and ensures your system moves with stability and grace.

Motion Profile Plot
The Axion Drive PCB - Top View

Professional & Meticulous Design

Built on a professionally routed PCB, the Axion Drive is optimized for thermal performance and signal integrity. The clean layout and high-quality components reflect a commitment to reliability and engineering excellence.

Connect and Expand with Ease

The Axion Drive features two Qwiic-compatible connectors, making it simple to create powerful, multi-axis systems. Daisy-chain up to 256 drives on a single I2C bus with minimal wiring, allowing you to build complex robots and machines without the typical cable mess.

Bottom view of the Axion Drive, highlighting the Qwiic connectors for daisy-chaining

Start Your Build

1Explore the Source

Dive into the GitHub repository for the Axion Drive to find the complete firmware source, KiCad design files, and bill of materials. Star the project if you find it useful!

2Check the Documentation

Full Documentation includes wiring diagrams, the ASCII command API, and integration examples for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more.

3Build or Buy

Manufacture the board yourself using the provided Gerber files, or purchase a fully assembled and tested Axion Drive from our hardware partners.