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2x1A DC Motor Shield for Arduino

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The DFRobot 2×1A DC Motor Shield uses the L293 motor driver chip to control two 7–12 V DC motors at up to 1 A per channel. It stacks directly onto Arduino Un...

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The DFRobot 2×1A DC Motor Shield uses the L293 motor driver chip to control two 7–12 V DC motors at up to 1 A per channel. It stacks directly onto Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega boards, using pins 4, 5, 6, and 7 for motor control with PWM speed support.

Key Features

  • Dual Motor Drive – Control two DC motors independently
  • L293 Driver Chip – Up to 1 A per channel
  • Arduino Shield Form Factor – Stacks directly onto Arduino Uno and Mega
  • PWM Speed Control – Smooth motor speed adjustment
  • 7–12 V Motor Support – Wide motor voltage range

Specifications

  • Motor Channels – 2
  • Motor Voltage – 7–12 V
  • Max Current – 1 A per channel
  • Control Pins – D4, D5, D6, D7
  • Speed Control – PWM
  • Compatibility – Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega

Ideal For

  • Arduino-based robot builds
  • DC motor control projects
  • Learning motor driver fundamentals

Package Contents

  • 1× 2×1A DC Motor Shield for Arduino

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

DC
DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
motor driver
An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
PWM
Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
Shield
An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.

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