MINI L293D motor control shield

Description The Mini Motor Drive Shield Expansion Board with the L293D IC is a common motor driver board designed for use with microcontrollers like Arduino. It allows you to control the speed and direction of up to two DC motors or one stepper motor. Mini Motor Drive Shield Expansion Board L293D Module for Arduino UNO MEGA 2560 is a Device is a monolithic integrated high voltage, high current four channel driver designed to accept standard DTL or TTL logic levels and drive inductive loads (such as relays solenoids, DC, and stepping motors) and switching power transistors. Details about this motor driver shield: Motor Driver IC: The Mini Motor Drive Shield typically uses the L293D IC, which is designed to control the direction and speed of DC motors. The L293D can handle higher current loads, making it suitable for a wide range of motors. Compatibility: This motor driver shield is often compatible with popular microcontroller development boards like Arduino. Direction Control: The L293D IC on the shield allows you to control the direction of each motor using digital input pins. By toggling these pins, you can make the motors rotate forward or backward. PWM Speed Control: For DC motors, you can control the speed using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals from your microcontroller. By varying the duty cycle of the PWM signal, you can adjust the motor speed. Input Pins: To control the motors, you will need to connect the digital pins on your microcontroller to the input pins on the shield. Each motor typically requires two digital pins for direction and speed control. Power Supply Pins: The shield requires a separate power supply for the motors, typically in the range of 5V to 12V, depending on your motor's requirements. Make sure to provide an appropriate power source to meet the needs of your motors. Applications: The Mini Motor Drive Shield Expansion Board with the L293D IC is used in various robotics, automation, and DIY projects where precise motor control is necessary. It simplifies motor control and interfacing with microcontrollers. Wiring and Connections: It's essential to correctly connect the shield to your microcontroller and provide the necessary power to both the shield and the motors. Always consult the shield's documentation or user manual for specific pinouts and wiring instructions. Technical Details Model: L293D Input Supply voltage (V): 4.5 ~ 25 Output Current (per channel) (mA): 600 Peak Output Current (per channel) (mA): 1.2 Switching Frequency (KHz): 5 No. of motors controlled by driver: 2