Description :
The L293D Motor Control Shield for Arduino is an electronic circuit board that can be connected to an Arduino microcontroller to control the speed and direction of up to two DC motors or one stepper motor. It is based on the L293D integrated circuit, which is a popular dual H-bridge motor driver that can supply up to 600mA per channel and can handle voltages up to 36V.
The shield includes screw terminals for connecting the motors, and headers for connecting to the Arduino. It also has onboard protection diodes to prevent damage to the shield and the connected components from the motor's back EMF.
The L293D Motor Control Shield can be programmed using the Arduino IDE and provides several libraries and example codes to help control the motors. It is a popular and easy-to-use solution for robotics projects, motor control systems, and other projects that require precise control over the motor's speed and direction
Specification :
- Motor driver: L293D dual H-bridge IC
- Operating voltage: 4.5V to 36V
- Maximum current per channel: 600mA (peak 1.2A)
- Maximum power dissipation: 4W
- Logic voltage: 5V (TTL compatible)
- Number of motor channels: 2 DC motors or 1 stepper motor
- Motor connections: screw terminals
- Arduino connections: headers compatible with most Arduino boards
- Protection: built-in flyback diodes for back EMF protection
- Dimensions: 68.6mm x 53.4mm x 20.3mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 29g.