USB Power Control Module
Switch USB-powered gadgets — night lights, mini fans — from a GPIO: high on, low off.
- Material
- PCB & electronic components
- Age range
- 8+
- Category
- STEM Robotics & Electronics
- Customisation
- OEM & ODM available
Specifications, component counts and packaging are configurable. Figures shown reflect our standard configuration.
Key features
- Controls USB power on/off for small night lights, fans and other USB gadgets.
- Default high level conducts, low level breaks the circuit.
- New revision changes module size only.
Frequently asked about this product
How do I connect the USB Power Control Module to my controller board?
The USB Power Control Module uses the standard 3-pin GVS (Ground-VCC-Signal) interface with an XH2.54 connector, so it plugs straight into Arduino UNO, ESP32, micro:bit and our sensor shields with a regular sensor cable — no soldering required. It works with Arduino IDE, Mixly, Mind+, Scratch and mBlock.
What voltage does the USB Power Control Module run on?
The USB Power Control Module has separate logic and load supplies: the logic side takes 3.3-5 V from the controller, while motors or high-current outputs are fed from their own 5-12 V supply through the dedicated power terminal. Never power the load side from the controller’s 5 V pin.
What projects is the USB Power Control Module good for?
The USB Power Control Module is built for STEM and robotics education: classroom demonstrations, science-fair projects, robotics club builds and competition robots. It pairs with the rest of our module range — same connectors, same voltage, same toolchain — so students move from first circuit to competition robot without changing platforms.
What certification do the robotics and electronics products carry?
Controller boards, sensors and modules ship with CE marking and RoHS-compliant components, and the range is designed for classroom use under teacher supervision. Product-specific test reports and declarations of conformity are available for distributors on request.
What is the minimum order quantity, and can I get a sample first?
These are standard catalogue lines with stable production, so minimums are low and lead times are short. Samples ship within about a week and are normally credited against a first order. Mixed-SKU cartons are accepted for evaluation orders.
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