BeagleConnect QuadESC 4-channel BLDC motor controller uses TI’s AM13E23019-based Torque module

The BeagleConnect QuadESC is built around the BeagleConnect Torque System on Module (SoM), which features Texas Instruments' 200 MHz AM13E23019 Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller. This chip includes a trigonometric math unit (TMU) and TinyEngine neural-network accelerator, making it suitable for edge AI applications alongside motor control.

The carrier board supports four three-phase BLDC motor outputs, twelve current and voltage sensing channels, four temperature sensors, and battery voltage monitoring. It also includes an eight-pin flight controller connector with DShot, telemetry, and current reporting signals, along with SWD debugging and a buzzer connector.

Versatile Applications

The Torque SoM can be integrated with custom carrier boards for various applications including robotics, motor control systems, and CAN-connected devices. It provides essential processing, sensing, and communication interfaces, while external hardware handles motor power requirements.

This open-source design offers developers flexibility for creating custom motor control solutions while maintaining compatibility with standard interfaces and protocols commonly used in industrial and robotics applications.