MINIMUM TECH FEATURES:

• Type: Dual H-Bridge DC motor driver shield for Arduino
• Motor Driver IC: L293D
• Number of Channels: 4 DC motors / 2 stepper motors / 2 servo motors
• Operating Voltage:5V to 36V DC
• Logic Voltage: 5V DC (Arduino compatible)
• Output Current: Up to 600mA per channel (peak 1.2A)
• PWM Control: Supported for motor speed control
• Protection Features: Thermal shutdown, internal clamp diodes for back-EMF protection
• Compatibility: Arduino Uno / Mega / Leonardo

DESCRIPTION:

• The L293D allows for the control of the direction and speed of DC motors, and it can also be used to drive stepper motors.
• It provides bidirectional control for each motor, meaning that it can drive the motors forward or backward.
• The IC includes built-in diodes for back EMF protection, which protects the circuit from voltage spikes caused by the inductive loads of the motors.
• It can drive motors with a continuous current of 600 mA per channel, and peak currents up to 1.2 A.
• It operates over a wide voltage range, typically from 4.5V to 36V, which makes it versatile for different types of motors.
• Pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14: Motor driver output pins.
• Pins 4, 5, 12, 13: Supply voltage pins.
• Pins 8, 9: Ground pins.
• Pins 15, 16: Enable pins which control whether the motor drivers are active or not.
• The L293D can get warm during operation, especially under high current conditions. It may require a heat sink or adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
• If the motors draw more current than the IC can handle, it could lead to overheating or damage to the IC.

SPECIFICATIONS:

APPLICATIONS:

• Robotic Movement Control
• Automated Vehicle Steering
• DIY Motor Projects
• Home Automation Systems
• Educational Robotics Kits
• Automated Machinery
• Remote-Controlled Cars