Controlling your mobile platform programmatically using the BeagleBone Black

Now that you have your basic motor controller functionality up and running, you need to connect both motor controllers to the BeagleBone Black. This task will cover this, and then show you how to control your entire platform programmatically.

Prepare for lift off

Now you'll hook up both motor controllers to the battery power supply and motors. Let's start with the motor controllers. The screw-type connectors on your motor controllers make this easy and help you avoid any soldering.

First, run the battery connectors to the VIN and GND connections on one of the motor controllers. Then, take one of the two small lengths of the jumper wire and place that in the VIN connector, and then do the same with the second jumper wire and the GND connector, as shown in the following image:

Now screw the connection tight. Do this on both the VIN and GND connectors. Now, take the other end of these two jumper wires and place them...