# \#drv8316 **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/tag/drv8316/28.md [Latest](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.simplefoc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.simplefoc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Review request: low-cost dual motor controller based on Pico + DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/review-request-low-cost-dual-motor-controller-based-on-pico-drv8316/8161)
**Author:** [@thomasfla](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/thomasfla)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/review-request-low-cost-dual-motor-controller-based-on-pico-drv8316/8161 "2026-10-09T13:07:35Z")
Hi, I’m about to design a low-cost dual motor controller for teaching purposes and would appreciate some feedback before I commit to the PCB. The target application is a 2-DOF direct-drive arm using two GM3506 motors w… --- ## [Request for Comment: Dual DRV8316 SPI 3PWM Driver](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/request-for-comment-dual-drv8316-spi-3pwm-driver/8300)
**Author:** [@the0ngu](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/the0ngu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/request-for-comment-dual-drv8316-spi-3pwm-driver/8300 "2026-08-20T08:39:39Z")
Hello Everyone, I am working on a robotics project that require control of two BLDC motors with stator size about 2208. I need a solution that is as flexible as possible to experiment with different designs. I have been… --- ## [Your thoughts about drv8316 - Long slew rate](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/your-thoughts-about-drv8316-long-slew-rate/4813)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/your-thoughts-about-drv8316-long-slew-rate/4813 "2026-06-28T19:42:18Z")
Hi guys, In recent months and even years now, I’ve had a great expectations from the drv8316. As it has all the good stuff :slight\_smile: Integrated triple half bridge integrated low-side current sensing a good LDO re… --- ## [Current sensing with the DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-with-the-drv8316/8032)
**Author:** [@HaddiS2](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/HaddiS2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-with-the-drv8316/8032 "2026-04-11T04:53:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a custom FOC motor controller using the DRV8316CRQRGFRQ1, and I have some questions regarding how to properly implement current sensing with the SimpleFOC library. The DRV8316 uses low-side … --- ## [DRV8316 Breakout Board Review Request](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-breakout-board-review-request/8034)
**Author:** [@lewis\_m](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lewis_m)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-breakout-board-review-request/8034 "2026-03-17T19:17:28Z")
This is a basic DRV8316 breakout board. I am not using the onboard 3.3V regulator as want more current so using an AMS1117. Not much else notable just want to check for any mistakes. I have connected the AGND and PGND un… --- ## [DRV8316 + STM32G431 design request for comments](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-stm32g431-design-request-for-comments/5421)
**Author:** [@rambros](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/rambros)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-stm32g431-design-request-for-comments/5421 "2026-01-24T14:08:05Z")
Here’s the schematic: The board will be used to control this A2212 motor. We use these type of motors in our 3D printed RC vehicles. (trucks, cars, excavators…) Interfaces: CANBUS UART I2C PWM I will mostly us… --- ## [Drv8316CR + ESP32-S3 SPI communication fail](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316cr-esp32-s3-spi-communication-fail/7841)
**Author:** [@Heitor\_Passos\_Alves](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Heitor_Passos_Alves)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316cr-esp32-s3-spi-communication-fail/7841 "2025-11-30T20:17:43Z")
Hi everyone, i’ve made a pcb with esp32s3 and drv8316 spi version, but I’m not able to read or write via spi. All the readings are 0 and I’m not being able to write anything. Does anyone have a proper write/read main cod… --- ## [5DoF mobile assembly robot using SimpleFOC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/5dof-mobile-assembly-robot-using-simplefoc/7790)
**Author:** [@miana](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/miana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/5dof-mobile-assembly-robot-using-simplefoc/7790 "2025-11-11T01:48:13Z")
I’ve been working on a robot for assembling modular structures, and at some point someone recommended that I look into using BLDCs + SimpleFOC for the actuation system. The robots are kind of working now, and I wanted to… --- ## [SimpleFOC shield for QtPy/Xiao boards - QtPyFOC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-shield-for-qtpy-xiao-boards-qtpyfoc/7483)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-shield-for-qtpy-xiao-boards-qtpyfoc/7483 "2025-07-25T09:15:28Z")
Hi guys, As some of you might know I really like the Xiao/QtPy format of MCUs and in my mind it fits perfectly with SimpleFOCMini board format. So recently I’ve decided to try to create a new mini board that would be a … --- ## [ESP32-WROOM-32D + DRV8316CT - KiCad PCB](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/esp32-wroom-32d-drv8316ct-kicad-pcb/7161)
**Author:** [@Artmek](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Artmek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/esp32-wroom-32d-drv8316ct-kicad-pcb/7161 "2025-05-12T16:33:41Z")
Hello Community! This is my first entry and first try with simpleFOC. I’ve lurked around a bit and liked the DRV8316 chip so decided to get going. I reused a tiny bit of a recent design I did with esp32 + tmc2209 that i … --- ## [SAMD21 + DRV8316 Board](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/samd21-drv8316-board/1086)
**Author:** [@AdinAck](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/AdinAck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/samd21-drv8316-board/1086 "2025-04-11T21:24:59Z")
Hello, I have just made a motor-mounted controller inspired by @Jason\_Kirsons board with the help of @runger designed to fit snugly on 41xx motors. The Altium files and flashing instructions are on the repository here (… --- ## [Two SPI classes in DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/two-spi-classes-in-drv8316/6666)
**Author:** [@KAVIN\_G](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/KAVIN_G)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/two-spi-classes-in-drv8316/6666 "2025-03-20T13:00:13Z")
Hi everyone i developed a custom board with drv8316 and as5047u and tested in open loop mode it worked perfectly and then i tested the as5047 separately magnetic sensor it also worked fine but when put them together the … --- ## [SimpleFOC Starter Board Dev Kit R&D](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-starter-board-dev-kit-r-d/5162)
**Author:** [@nanoparticle](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/nanoparticle)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-starter-board-dev-kit-r-d/5162 "2025-02-20T18:27:23Z")
At this point I have helped staff a SimpleFOC exhibit in two Open Sauce conventions and one Maker Faire, and by far the most common question people ask us is “what kind of hardware should I buy to just mess around and ge… --- ## [DRV8316 Buck Output](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-buck-output/6553)
**Author:** [@KAVIN\_G](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/KAVIN_G)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-buck-output/6553 "2025-01-14T13:55:12Z")
So i designed a board with drv8316 and encountered a problem with the buck of the DRV8316 by default when the nsleep pin is pulled high it should output 3.3v right?. From what i read in the datasheet it says like that bu… --- ## [Dual Motor Driver with STM32G431 and DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/dual-motor-driver-with-stm32g431-and-drv8316/5700)
**Author:** [@KAVIN\_G](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/KAVIN_G)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/dual-motor-driver-with-stm32g431-and-drv8316/5700 "2024-10-26T17:08:32Z")
Is it possible to have 2 current sense in STM32G4. Right now my configuration looks like this PWM channels for DRV1 Is the TIM1 and for DRV2 it is TIM8. The doubt i have is with the current sense. I have enabled the … --- ## [DRV8316 Buck Regulator to power ESP32](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-buck-regulator-to-power-esp32/5344)
**Author:** [@Gouldpa](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Gouldpa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-buck-regulator-to-power-esp32/5344 "2024-08-20T15:21:52Z")
This community has the most users of the DRV8316 and I was hoping for confirmation on power-up circuitry before the board is sent off to be manufactured. I am trying for a small minimalist design. AVDD powers up with V… --- ## [DRV8316 overcurrent](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-overcurrent/4756)
**Author:** [@victo](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/victo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8316-overcurrent/4756 "2024-04-13T13:22:29Z")
Hello, I am facing issues using the DRV8316 in 3xPWM mode to drive a BLDC motor. The overcurrent current protection (OVC) always triggers in one of the three channels and put the driver into fault condition. This event…