Description:
Bring movement to your Arduino projects with the L293D Motor Driver & Servo Shield, a practical expansion board designed to make motor control easier and more organized. Compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega 2560, and compatible boards, this shield uses the L293D dual H-bridge motor driver to simplify connections between your controller and motors.
The shield can be used to control up to 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or 2 servo motors, depending on your project configuration. It supports motor speed and direction control, making it suitable for projects where controlled movement is required.
Simply mount the shield onto a compatible Arduino board and connect your motors, reducing the need for complicated external wiring. It is useful for building robotic cars, line follower robots, robotic arms, automation systems, motorized mechanisms, and educational electronics projects.
For students, makers, hobbyists, and robotics enthusiasts, this Arduino motor driver shield provides a convenient way to experiment with DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors while developing practical control and automation projects.
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Motor Driver Shield |
| Driver IC | L293D Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver |
| Compatible Boards | Arduino UNO R3, Mega 2560, Duemilanove, Diecimila |
| DC Motor Support | Up to 4 DC Motors |
| Stepper Motor Support | Up to 2 Stepper Motors |
| Servo Motor Support | Up to 2 Servo Motors |
| Motor Supply Voltage | 4.5V – 25V DC |
| Logic Voltage | 5V DC |
| Output Current | 600mA per Channel, 1.2A Peak |
| PWM Speed Control | Yes |
| Direction Control | Forward / Reverse |
| Motor Driver Type | Dual H-Bridge |
| Interface | Stackable Arduino Shield |
| Communication | Arduino Digital Pins |
| Protection | Back EMF Protection Diodes |
| Mounting Type | Direct Arduino Shield Mount |
Features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 DC Motor Support | Controls up to 4 DC motors for multi-motor robotics and automation projects. |
| Stepper & Servo Support | Supports up to 2 stepper motors or 2 servo motors for different motion-control applications. |
| PWM Speed Control | Enables PWM-based control for adjusting DC motor speed through the Arduino. |
| Plug-and-Play Design | Direct shield-mounting design simplifies installation and reduces complicated wiring. |
| Arduino Compatibility | Designed for popular Arduino boards including UNO R3 and Mega 2560. |
| Robotics & Motor Control | Suitable for robotic cars, line followers, robotic arms, automation and educational projects. |
Applications:
- Robotics Projects Control DC motors, stepper motors, and servos for robotic mechanisms.
- Smart Cars Build Arduino-based robotic cars, obstacle-avoidance vehicles, and other mobile robots.
- Automation Systems Operate motors and moving mechanisms in automated electronics projects.
- STEM & Educational Projects Useful for learning motor control, PWM, Arduino programming, and robotics.
- DIY Electronics Suitable for custom motorized projects, prototypes, hobby circuits, and experimental builds.
