DRV2605L Haptic Motor Driver
Haptic motor driver with 117 built-in vibration effects. Drive LRA or ERM motors for tactile feedback, alerts, and notifications.
Say it to PAL
“Give a little click I can feel when I press a button.”
The code PAL writes
p.write('qwiic-drv2605l', 'play_effect', { effect: 1 });
p.log('Click effect played');“Buzz twice when I get a notification.”
The code PAL writes
p.write('qwiic-drv2605l', 'play_effect', { effect: 14 });
await p.sleep(300);
p.write('qwiic-drv2605l', 'play_effect', { effect: 14 });Good to know
- Requires a physical motor connected to the output terminals. The breakout board alone produces no vibration.
About it
The DRV2605L is a haptic motor driver with a library of 117 licensed vibration effects from Immersion. Supports both Linear Resonance Actuator (LRA) and Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) motors. Features auto-calibration, real-time playback, and audio-to-vibration mode. Ideal for adding tactile feedback to buttons, notifications, game controllers, or accessibility devices.
Also bring
Haptic motor (LRA or ERM)
Where to buy
Facts
Tested
It is in our catalog, but nobody has checked it on a real board. It may not work yet. Its driver is written, but it has not been tested on hardware yet.
Board size
25.4 × 17.78 mm
The DRV2605L Haptic board measures 25.4 × 17.78 mm and stands 4.6 mm tall with its parts. It has 4 mounting holes. These dimensions are from the maker’s mechanical drawing.
Chip
DRV2605L
Its driver chip is the Texas Instruments DRV2605L.
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This record was last changed on October 6, 2026.