With the specified connection cables, the water pump can work together with Pocket Shield, mBot2, and DC motor drivers.

Driven by Pocket Shield, mBot2, or a DC motor driver, the water pump draws water or blows air to control the flow of water.

:::info Note:

  • The water pump must be used in combination with a tube that supports it.
  • The water pump can’t be used in water. :::

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Compatibility description

Driven by With Remarks
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 Note: After you connect the water pump to Pocket Shield, mBot2 Shield, or mBuild DC motor driver, set the output power of the port, to which the water pump is connected, to a positive value when you program it on mBlock 5. Otherwise, the water pump can’t work properly.
DC motor port—mBot2 Shield
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DC motor driver port that supports the voltage output of 5 V and peak current output of higher than 1 A Connect them through soldering or use a connection cable that supports the driver