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Arduino L293D Motor Driver shield

SKU: E6FQ6011CQ
The L293D Motor Shield for Arduino is a versatile and fully featured motor control solution suitable for a wide range of simple to moderately complex robotics and automation projects. It can control up to four DC motors (up to 600mA per channel, with voltage support up to 36V). In addition, the shield supports two stepper motors or servo motors, making...
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Specifications

Specifications:

Shield Type: Motor Driver Shield
Model: L293D
Motor Operating Voltage: 4.5V DC to 25V DC
H-Bridge Current: 0.6A per channel
Dimensions: 5 × 4 × 1 cm
Weight: 15 grams

Additional Resources

L293D Motor Driver shield.PDF

FAQ

1. How does L293D motor driver shield work?

The L293D shield is a driver board based on the L293 IC that can simultaneously drive four DC motors and two stepper or servo motors. This module has a maximum current of 1.2A per channel and will not operate if the voltage is greater than 25v or less than 4.5v.

2. How do I use a L293D motor driver with Arduino?

To control the motor driver, you'll need an Arduino UNO. The Arduino's Enable pins are all connected to the 5V pin. Ground pins should be shorted and connected to the Arduino's Gnd pin. The +ve side of the battery should be connected to IC pin 8 and the -ve to Arduino's Gnd.

3. Why motor driver shield is used?

The Wireless Motor Driver Shield is an Arduino shield designed to make connecting motors and sensors to your Arduino compatible development board easier and faster. It's great for assembling remote control rovers and small autonomous robots.

4. What is the function of motor shield?

Motor driver shield allows you to control the speed and direction of two DC motors independently using your Arduino board. Among other things, you can measure the motor current absorption of each motor.

5.What does a motor driver shield do?

A motor driver shield is a type of circuit board that is designed to control motors. It is typically used in conjunction with an Arduino or other microcontroller to provide a convenient and easy-to-use interface for driving motors. Motor driver shields generally include a number of motor driver chips that are used to control the speed and direction of motors. They may also include other features such as current sensing, overcurrent protection, and voltage regulation.

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The L293D Motor Shield for Arduino is a versatile and fully featured motor control solution suitable for a wide range of simple to moderately complex robotics and automation projects. It can control up to four DC motors (up to 600mA per channel, with voltage support up to 36V). In addition, the shield supports two stepper motors or servo motors, making it ideal for multi-motor applications.

The shield includes a 2-pin terminal block and power jumper, allowing you to connect an external power supply for separate motor and logic power operation.

Features:

  • Two 5V hobby servo ports connected to Arduino’s high-resolution dedicated timer
  • Powered by the L293D chipset, delivering 0.6A per channel (1.2A peak) with thermal shutdown and internal flyback (kickback) protection diodes across four H-bridges
  • Motor voltage range: 4.5V to 25V DC
  • Supports up to four bidirectional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed control (approximately 0.5% speed resolution)
  • Drives up to two unipolar or bipolar stepper motors with single-coil, double-coil, or interleaved stepping modes
  • Built-in pull-down resistors keep motors disabled during power-up
  • Large terminal block connectors compatible with 18–26 AWG wires
  • Arduino reset button accessible on the top of the shield
  • External power connection via 2-pin terminal block with jumper for separate motor and logic supplies
  • Compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega 1280, Mega 2560, Diecimila, and Duemilanove

Applications:

  • Controlling DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors
  • Robotics projects
  • Automated systems and motion control applications
  • Compatible with Arduino UNO and Mega boards