The L293D is a dual H-bridge motor driver integrated circuit (IC) designed to drive and control DC motors, stepper motors, and other actuators. An "L 293D motor shield" is a hardware expansion board designed to interface with an Arduino microcontroller board, making it easier to control and drive motors using the L 293D IC. The motor shield provides additional power outputs, control signals, and interface connections for connecting and controlling motors, and can simplify the wiring and setup of motor control projects.. Featured By RoboticsBD.
You may consider buying an L293D motor shield if you need to control and drive motors in a project and want to:
- Simplify the wiring and setup process
- Control multiple motors with a single microcontroller board
- Protect the microcontroller board from damage due to high current or voltage levels
The L 293D motor shield can provide a convenient and reliable solution for motor control projects, especially when you are working with limited microcontroller board resources, or when you need to drive multiple motors with a single board. Additionally, the L 293D IC is a well-known and widely used motor driver, making it easy to find resources, tutorials, and sample code for a variety of motor control applications.
Product Images are shown for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
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Applying power to the EXT_PWR two-terminal power connector while the jumper is in place will short the two power supplies together, potentially damaging the motor shield as well as the Arduino!
Application :
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Robotics: The L293D motor shield can be used to control and drive the motors of robots, such as for locomotion, manipulation, or other actions.
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Automated machines: It can be used to control and drive motors in automated machines, such as conveyors, dispensers, or other industrial equipment.
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Electric vehicles: It can be used to control the motor and drive train of electric vehicles, such as scooters, bikes, or go-karts.
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Toy and hobby projects: The L293D motor shield can be used to control and drive motors in toy and hobby projects, such as remote-controlled cars, boats, or aircraft.
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Art installations: It can be used to control and drive motors in interactive art installations, such as animatronics, sculptures, or other kinetic works.
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Features :
- 2 connections for 5V ‘hobby’ servos connected to the Arduino’s high-resolution dedicated timer
- 4 H-Bridges: L293D chipset provides 0.6A per bridge (1.2A peak) with thermal shutdown protection, internal kickback protection diodes. Can run motors on 4.5VDC to 25VDC.
- Up to 4 bi-directional DC motors with individual 8-bit speed selection (so, about 0.5% resolution)
- Up to 2 stepper motors (unipolar or bipolar) with single coil, double coil, or interleaved stepping. RoboticsBD
- Pull-down resistors keep motors disabled during power-up
- Big terminal block connectors to easily hook up wires (18-26AWG) and power
- Arduino reset button brought up top
- 2-pin terminal block and jumper to connect external power, for separate logic/motor supplies
- Tested compatible with Arduino Mega 1280 & 2560, Diecimila, Duemilanove, and UNO
- Download the easy-to-use Arduino software library, check out the examples and you’re ready to go! RoboticsBD
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| General Specification |
| Continuous Output Current |
1.2A |
| Logic control voltage Vss |
4.5~5.5V |
| Dimensions in mm (LxWxH) |
70x54x18 |
| Weight (gm) |
35 |
| Shipment Weight |
0.037 kg |
| Shipment Dimensions |
8 × 6 × 3 cm |
Please allow 5% measuring deviation due to manual measurement.
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Documentation:
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Power Supply: Ensure that the power supply used with the L 293D motor shield and the connected motors is within the recommended voltage and current limits to avoid damaging the shield and motors.
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Heat dissipation: The L 293D motor shield can generate heat when driving high-power motors, so proper heat dissipation measures should be taken, such as adding heat sinks or ventilation, to prevent damage or failure.
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Overloading: Avoid overloading the L 293D motor shield by exceeding the maximum current or voltage ratings, as this can cause damage or failure of the shield and connected motors. Additionally, make sure to follow the recommended wiring and connection guidelines to ensure safe and reliable operation.
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Package Includes :
1 x L293D Motor Driver/Servo Shield for Arduino
